Meet Our Team
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 Officer
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Ryan Hop
Chief Operating Officer
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Christa Steenwyk
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Sales, Customer Care, Marketing, & Accounting
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Josh Roggenbuck
Regional Product Manager
IL, IN, MI, OH, KY, WV
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Laura Robles
Regional Product Manager
CT, DE, NH, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
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Matt Pielin
Regional Product Manager
AK, AR, CA, CO, HI, ID, KS, MO, MT, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, WY
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Cayla Olson
Regional Product Manager
IA, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
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Laura Wagner
National Account Manager
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Angie Clelan
Regional Product Manager
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA
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Heather Verdoorn
Customer Care Lead
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Andrew Jager
Marketing Manager
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Staci Cain
Credit Manager
Research and Development
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Hans Hansen
Director of New Plant Development
Human Resources
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Dianne Cote
Human Resource Manager
IT
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Kevin Hau
IT Manager
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Gregg Sal
Business Analyst
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Joe Dubois
Systems Developer
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Brian Kolacz
IT Technician
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Eric Klomp
IT Support Specialist
Growing & Production
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Drew Koschmann
Head Grower
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Emily McKay
Senior Lead Grower & IPM Manager
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Bella Violante
Lead Grower
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Eric Heavilin
Lead Grower
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Jessie Carle
Trials Manager
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Aren Phillips
Greenhouse Systems Manager
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Chris Meyer
Greenhouse Production Coordinator
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Kevin Walters
Seed Department Manager
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Greg Nichols
Crop and Fertility Manager
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Del Walters
Field Operations Manager
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Vicente Garcia
Pre-Pack Coordinator
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Chad Meyer
Bare Root Planning Coordinator
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Karan Bond
Tissue Culture Lab Manager
Inventory & Supply
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Sue Lichaz
URC Supply Manager
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Mark Vander Wal
Inventory Manager
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Chad Walters
Inventory Manager
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Craig Meyer
Inventory Manager
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Cindy Reimink
Stock Supply Manager
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Rebecca Tucker
Production Stock Manager
Royalties & Licensing
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Clarence H. Falstad, III
Royalty Administrator
Maintenance &Logistics
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Justin Dyk
Maintenance Supervisor
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Jim Bakker
Irrigation Specialist
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Jim Losey
Logistics Manager
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.
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![]() Karin Walters |
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![]() Josh Roggenbuck |
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![]() Hans Hansen |
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![]() Dianne Cote |
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![]() Kevin Hau |
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![]() Drew Koschmann |
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![]() Sue Lichaz |
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![]() Clarence H. Falstad, III |
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![]() Justin Dyk |