
Team
Growing Strong
We Grow Together
After 120 years of growing, we know what makes a business thrive: teamwork. Just like the gardens we tend to, each Smith Gardens office and facility is teeming with passion and life.
Our collaborative team culture, collective expertise and enthusiasm for horticulture is what makes all the difference for our customers and employees alike. We genuinely love what we do – and we bring our best to every day and every crop in our facilities.




Executive Team

Patrick Berschauer
Bellingham Site Manager

John Mencheski
Marysville Site Manager

Wes Bailey
Aurora Site Manager

Phil Nienaber
General Manager, PP&L

Heather Everett
Human Resources Director

April Herring
Marketing Director, PP&L

Steve Lendvay
Sales Director, PP&L

Greg McNamara
IT Director

Denise Mullins
Director of Product Innovation

John Nunamaker
Supply Chain Director

Peter Rempp
Facilities Director

Michael Vario
Distribution Director

Steve Veeneman
Horticulture Director

Eric Smith
Chief Executive Officer

Mark Smith
Chief Operating Officer

Doug Ward
Chief Financial Officer

Lars Nilsen
EVP Sales & Marketing