Dennis Crum - Director of Growing OperationsDennis came to us in 1992 to be our first Proven Winners® dedicated grower. Now an award-winning Head Grower, he began his career as a cut rose grower. A Michigan State University graduate, Dennis is happy to have turned his hobby into a career, as growing beautiful plants is more than a line of work for him, it's his passion. |
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Celena Lomas – Sales Relationship SpecialistA wiz at customer care and creative solutions, Celena's creativity defines her pastimes as well, from painting unique art, to antiquing and re-purposing old treasures. Influenced by her mother's love of gardening, Celena's a natural fit for horticulture, having spent many summer weekends together at the greenhouse over the years. |
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Curt Varsogea – National Sales ManagerCurt is a Marine Corps veteran and a multi-engine commercial pilot who met Four Star owner Tom Smith through their shared hobby of flying. Curt’s former professional experience in the automotive industry ensures he knows how to connect Four Star customers with plants that will drive their business. He has been with Four Star since 2006. |
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Angie VanWashenova – Inside Sales SupervisorWe are proud to have Angie on the team, with her unique creative and business background. Before joining the company in 2013, she worked in advertising sales for Disney. Today she heads a sales force that has a real magic touch with both plants and customers. |
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Jessica Schuster – Quality Assurance Line LeaderJessica performs her job with accuracy, inspecting billions of liners to ensure our high-quality standards are met. A second-generation Four Star team member since 2004, she enjoys working with her mother and sister. |
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Josh Miller – New Product Development Manager Sandy Metzger – Trials Assistant Joe Weillnau – Trials Coordinator From the right, Josh Miller is pictured with Sandy Metzger, Joe Weillnau and Section Grower Susan Tyer. |
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Doug Parkinson – Regional Sales RepresentativeA graduate of The Ohio State University, Doug brings his 25 years of horticulture experience to the Four Star team in of all places, Michigan! His home and garden back in Ohio are a favorite stop on the Zoar Garden Tours, which sees 300 – 400 visitors each summer. Doug, left, is pictured with Dave Konsoer of Proven Winners®.
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Robert Zannini – Product Line ManagerRobert comes to Four Star from Orlando, Fla., where his interest in horticulture was inspired by the magical plants of Walt Disney World. Now at Four Star, near his Michigan State alma mater, Robert grows shrubs and designs landscapes. In his free time, he enjoys traveling.
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Amanda Vallade – Product Line Manager Assistant/Site Manager AssistantAmanda’s upbeat, can-do attitude has brightened our Indian Trails site since 2005, where she began as a section grower. Over the years, her increasing knowledge and sunny disposition have made her the perfect person to oversee nine growers and nine acres.
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Mary Antwi – Production Crew MemberMary has been producing quality plants with her husband, also a Four Star employee, for more than three years. They enjoy working together and jogging at a local park.
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Susan Tyer – Level 2 Section Grower Pat Kime – Level 2 Section Grower Sue, left, and Pat have been growing with us for a combined 44 years. |
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Andrew Luxon – Integrated Pest Management SupervisorAndy has never met a bug he couldn’t tackle. His comprehensive approach to pest management stems from his background working with invasive insects at the USDA. He keeps crops clean and reduces our environmental impact.
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Manuela Castellanos – Production Crew MemberAfter nine years of service in the production department, Manuela was excited to be offered a position in the automated sticking department, overseeing three ISO machines with the same care, dedication and precision she learned when hand sticking. She provides a human touch within the automation.
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John Antonelli – Regional Sales Representative Linda Domingue – Regional Sales Representative Julie Bergmoser – Regional Sales Representative John, Linda and Julie provide friendly customer service. |
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Jake Amberg – Level 2 Section GrowerWith a degree in Media Arts from Wayne State University, Jake never imagined he’d be a grower, but his acuity has led him to achieve Level 2 in growing within just two years. Jake has a love for running, so he likes that his job helps to keep him physically fit.
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Brian Bourdon – Product Line ManagerBrian is our resident expert in Supernova® Liners – he even contributed the name. Although he has a Bachelor’s degree in Floriculture and Agribusiness from Michigan State University, Brian has had an interest in astrophysics since he was a child. That led him to name the liner Supernova because its growth “explodes” when planted.
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Tom Brown – Logistics and Customer Fulfillment ManagerWhen Tom joined the Four Star team in 2015 he brought a wealth of knowledge from his 31-year career in logistics, sales and management. Ever the outdoorsman, he spends his free time camping, hiking and fly-fishing.
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