Walters Gardens began as a small, family run 5-acre farm growing perennials for local suppliers. It has since grown to 1,500 acres and over 500,000 square feet of greenhouses. Still family owned, we haven’t lost sight of our (bare) roots or the values that made this company what it is. Our commitment to a high quality product and genetics have led to an expansive collection of plant introductions, lasting relationships with our customers, and a close relationship with Proven Winners® as the exclusive home of Proven Winners® Perennials.
Much of our success can be attributed to the employees who have spent countless years working for Walters Gardens and whose contributions have helped to move our company forward.
Executive Team
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Karin Walters
Chief Executive OfficerRyan Hop
Chief Operating OfficerChrista Steenwyk
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
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Sales, Customer Care, Marketing, & Accounting
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Josh Roggenbuck
Regional Product ManagerIL, IN, MI, OH, KY, WVLaura Robles
Regional Product ManagerCT, DE, NH, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VTMatt Pielin
Regional Product ManagerAK, AR, CA, CO, HI, ID, KS, MO, MT, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, WYCayla Olson
Regional Product ManagerIA, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Laura Wagner
National Account ManagerHeather Verdoorn
Customer Care LeadAndrew Jager
Marketing Manager
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Research and Development
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Hans Hansen
Director of New Plant Development
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Human Resources
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Dianne Cote
Human Resource Manager
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IT
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Gregg Sal
Business AnalystJoe Dubois
Systems DeveloperBrian Kolacz
IT Technician
Eric Klomp
IT Support Specialist
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Growing & Production
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Drew Koschmann
Head GrowerEmily McKay
Senior Lead Grower & IPM ManagerBella Violante
Lead Grower
Jessie Carle
Trials ManagerAren Phillips
Greenhouse Systems ManagerChris Meyer
Greenhouse Production CoordinatorKevin Walters
Seed Department Manager
Greg Nichols
Crop and Fertility ManagerDel Walters
Field Operations ManagerVicente Garcia
Pre-Pack CoordinatorChad Meyer
Bare Root Planning Coordinator
Karan Bond
Tissue Culture Lab Manager
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Inventory & Supply
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Sue Lichaz
URC Supply ManagerMark Vander Wal
Inventory ManagerChad Walters
Inventory ManagerCraig Meyer
Inventory Manager
Cindy Reimink
Stock Supply ManagerRebecca Tucker
Production Stock Manager
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Royalties & Licensing
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Clarence H. Falstad, III
Royalty Administrator
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Maintenance &Logistics
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Justin Dyk
Maintenance SupervisorJim Bakker
Irrigation SpecialistJim Losey
Logistics Manager
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