Meet the Brain Power Behind It All
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Sales
I’m an Oregon native with 30+ years of experience in the industry. I have a passion for forestry, so leading the forestry division comes naturally to me. In my free time, you can find me enjoying the outdoors and playing with my grandkids.
About me: I live in Keizer, OR, just a few miles away from our Salem HQ, with my wife and two teenage children, along with our 4-year-old Doodle, Maggie
Why Gardner-Salem: I was impressed with their core values and positive attitudes
Loves: Spending time at my property in Crooked River Ranch, vacationing in Cabo, and any woodworking projects that will keep me busy
About Me: First and foremost, I’m a mom to 4 kids of my own. Two of my kids are married, so my son-in-law and daughter-in-law, as well as one sweet grandson, are part of my ever-growing family that keep my busy. Two of my kids live in the PNW, one daughter lives in California, and another is finishing her Masters Degree at the University of Montana. When I’m not at work, I’m planning visits to far away places to see my kids or other family. I was born in North Africa and spoke French as my primary language until moving to the US when I was 7.
Most Likely to: Do some overseas travel to visit family
Loves: Cooking and baking – they are my artistic release, and I get great joy in creating flavorful dishes that are visually appealing.
Why Gardner-Salem: I like the challenge of learning new things and helping customers.
Fun Fact: I’m a certified scuba diver.
About me: I live in Dayton, OR – about a half hour from Gardner-Salem campus. I live there with my wife, Angela, and our two cats – a German Grey (Wiggy D.) and a Persian (Boppy McPherson).
Why Gardner-Salem: I love their core values and the family feel I got from the first time I walked through the doors.
Loves: Spending time with my wife, hiking into fishing spots, and making knives.
Fun Fact: I worked at a gold mine in Alaska
About me: I pretty much grew up on the West Coast, having lived in California, and currently Southern Oregon, and have 5+ years in the lawn and garden industry.
Why Gardner-Salem: I wanted to find a company that I could grow with and stay long-term, who also care about their employees.
Loves: Anything that I can do outdoors or with my family.
Fun Fact: I can play the piano!
Call Center
About me: I was raised in Southern California, but did a lot of moving around until I landed in Rapid City, SD. I live here with my fiance, and between the two of us, we have six children and 13 grandkids!
Most likely to: Work on some type of craft, from knitting to quilting
Loves: My family and the winter months with snow all around
Enjoys: Cooking, baking, and creating new recipes
Favorite: Hiking and shooting in the Black Hills
About me: I was born and raised in the PNW and have 15+ years in the lawn and garden industry.
Why Gardner-Salem: I chose Gardner-Salem because it seemed like a fantastic company with great people to work with.
Loves: I build and fly radio control airplanes and love spending time with my wife and cat.
Fun Fact: There’s over 100 radio control airplanes in my shop!
Fiscal
Service & Warranty
Most likely to: Help my friends in need.
Loves: Spending time outdoors.
Fun fact: My wife and I enjoy horseback riding.
Favorite: German chocolate cake with pecan frosting.
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, riding quads, and, of course, working on lawn equipment.
Industrial Team Sales
About me: I have 40 years in this industry working as an Engine and Equipment Tech, from Sales to Management. I started out with a degree in Business Management, but found my love for building engines directed me to continue my studies in Small Engine Repair. Within my hometown of Ohio, I proudly helped build a covered bridge, and later worked as a foreman. Having lived in Oregon for 26 years now, there is no other place I could call home.
Loves: Spending time at home working around the yard.
Enjoys: Riding my Harley.
Why Gardner-Salem: The team atmosphere, and our people are great.
Fun fact: I have painted iron ore ships on Lake Erie.
Favorite: Riding my motorcycle along the coast.
Hobbies: Showing and racing my old Dodge – and, of course, building engines.