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
From Left: Ryan Hop (COO), John Walters (Chairman of the Board), Christa Steenwyk (VP of Marketing & Industry Relations), Karin Walters (CEO)
Sales Team
Tim Anderson
Director of National Accounts and Business Development
Evan Elenbaas
Regional Product Director
AK, AR, CA, CO, HI, ID, KS, MO, MT, NM, NV, OK, OR, UT, WA, WY, Canada
Josh Roggenbuck
Regional Product Manager
Northern IL, Northern IN, MI, Northern OH
Laura Robles
Regional Product Manager
CT, DE, NH, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
Kata Kress Wallace
Regional Product Manager
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA
Matt Pielin
Regional Product Manager
IA, Southern IL, Southern IN, KY, MN, ND, NE, Southern OH, SD, WI, WV
Department Heads
Heather Verdoorn
Customer Care Lead
Sandy Chandler
Controller
Kevin Hau
IT Manager
Justin Dyk
Maintenance Supervisor
Hans Hansen
Director of New Plant Development
Drew Koschmann
Head Grower
Caitlin Splawski
Trials Manager
Del Walters
Field Operations Manager
Greg Nichols
Crop and Fertility 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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From Left: Ryan Hop (COO), John Walters (Chairman of the Board), Christa Steenwyk (VP of Marketing & Industry Relations), Karin Walters (CEO) |
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Tim Anderson |
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Heather Verdoorn |
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