Our People

My road to native plants started 2 hours away from our present-day Maryland nursery, in the pines of southern New Jersey “just” 50+ years ago. We (my Mom, sister and I) lived in an 1890’s shingle-sided house in a nearly deserted hamlet called White’s Bog. All around us were cranberry bogs, woods and fields. The woods croaked with a million amphibious voices, migrating birds flocked in blue fall skies and panzer-shelled snappers glared at us from the sandy roadsides. Squirrels and raccoons nested in mysterious, beckoning, ramshackle buildings. It was a paradise for kids to explore, even if my Mom, who had almost no chance for adult conversations, remembers the place less fondly.

It only lasted a year or so before my Dad came back from his military assignment and we moved to more urban settings. The connection to nature has endured for me and looking back explains many subsequent events and choices. As for White’s Bog? It is a state park now, dedicated to a largely forgotten 19th century horticulturist, Elizabeth White, who cultivated the native blueberry behind the house next door to our old place.

I oversee nursery production operations, working closely with our herbaceous and woody plant growers to ensure the quality and consistency of the native plants we produce. My background in native plant propagation and ecological restoration has given me the opportunity to collaborate with universities, conservation organizations, and restoration practitioners throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. I am passionate about developing innovative solutions that support successful habitat restoration and healthy ecosystems. Every season brings new opportunities to learn, improve, and contribute to the growing field of native plant conservation. With every seed sown, my knowledge grows.

I manage American Native Plants’ retail and fulfillment operations, supporting both our direct-to-consumer e-commerce business and a growing network of fulfillment partnerships. I work closely with teams across the company to ensure efficient order processing, accurate inventory coordination, and reliable delivery performance. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, organization, and continuous improvement, I strive to create a seamless experience for both our fulfillment partners and customers from order placement through final delivery.

I lead the sales team at American Native Plants, helping customers find the right native plant solutions for projects of all sizes. I enjoy building relationships with restoration professionals, contractors, municipalities, and conservation organizations, and working alongside our production and fulfillment teams to ensure successful outcomes. My focus is on providing responsive service, practical solutions, and dependable plant availability so our customers can complete their projects with confidence. In my free time, I enjoy discovering new music on WFMU and spending time with my cat, Mr. Tuvok, who always keeps life interesting.

I am a Sales Assistant at American Native Plants, where I help customers navigate the quoting, ordering, and delivery process. I enjoy building relationships, providing exceptional customer service, and finding solutions that make things easier for our customers. When I’m not working, you can usually find me spending time hiking outdoors or playing with my dog, Milla.

As Inventory Manager, I oversee the tracking and coordination of plant inventory throughout the nursery. I work closely with growers, sales staff, and fulfillment teams to ensure accurate availability information and efficient inventory management. I enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and helping connect customers with the native plants they need for successful projects.