May 7, 2025 – Prospiant, a leading U.S. provider of controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) greenhouse solutions, continues to expand its leadership team with the appointment of Dave Taylor as General Manager-CEA (Canada). He reports directly to Prospiant President Burk Metzger.
Dave brings more than 17 years of experience in CEA technology and greenhouse automation to his new role.
As General Manager-CEA, he’ll take the lead on advancing Prospiant’s operational capabilities and customer support throughout Canada.
He’ll oversee day-to-day manufacturing and project operations to ensure everything stays on time and within budget while meeting Prospiant’s high-quality standards. He’ll also focus on productivity improvements, resource management, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Dave’s background includes deep technical expertise in electrical and electronic systems, irrigation controls, and climate controls—a passion first sparked during his long tenure at Priva Controls.
Most recently, he served as Enterprise Solutions Manager at AdeptAg, where he helped growers across North America adopt advanced automation tools to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Prospiant for many years on the supplier side, and I’m very excited to join this team of professionals,” Dave says. “At the heart of everything Prospiant does is our commitment to putting the customer first—delivering tailored greenhouse solutions that support its vision. We believe innovation and sustainability go hand in hand, and we’re proud to help growers thrive.”
Beyond his professional roles, Dave serves as a member of the Controls and Automation working group under the Resource Innovation Institute in Canada, where he contributes to industry-wide best practices for environmental controls in CEA.
He is a well-regarded voice in the CEA industry on automation’s role in tackling energy and labor challenges—emphasizing the critical role of technology in driving efficiency and reducing costs.
“Dave’s deep technical knowledge and strategic vision make him the ideal leader to grow our Canadian and U.S. footprint,” says Burk Metzger, President of Prospiant. “His commitment to innovation and customer success aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver best-in-class greenhouse solutions across North America.”
With Dave’s appointment, Prospiant strengthens its cross-border capabilities and deepens its investment in delivering scalable, integrated greenhouse structures and systems built to perform.
About Prospiant
Prospiant, the agriculture technology portfolio of Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK), is a leading North American provider of controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) ag-tech solutions and custom greenhouses. Formed from the combined expertise of legacy companies Rough Brothers, Nexus Greenhouse Systems, and ThermoEnergy Solutions, Prospiant offers unmatched capabilities in greenhouse manufacturing, design, engineering, construction, and support.
With decades of experience across commercial horticulture, produce, research, education, and retail, Prospiant helps growers and institutions thrive with innovative, scalable greenhouse and ag-tech systems. Learn more at Prospiant.com.
About Gibraltar
Gibraltar Industries is a leading manufacturer and provider of products and services for the renewable energy, residential, agtech, and infrastructure markets. With a three-pillar strategy focused on business systems, portfolio management, and organization and talent development, Gibraltar’s mission is to create compounding and sustainable value with strong leadership positions in higher-growth, profitable end markets. Gibraltar serves customers primarily throughout North America. Learn more at Gibraltar1.com.
