John Gooder graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Horticulture with a Greenhouse option, minored in Ag Entrepreneurial Studies, in May of 2014. John is from Cresco, IA. John’s major job responsibilities include being the COO. His main responsibilities range from managing the ship out process at Plantpeddler, hard-goods purchasing for all seasons, and facility…
Michael Gooder graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Horticulture with a Turf & Ag Business emphasis in May of 1980. Michael is from Cresco, IA. Michael’s major job responsibilities include being the President and CEO. He is responsible for leading and administration of the company including: Vision for the future, forward planning, financial goals,…
Scott Solar graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Horticulture with minors in fruit and vegetable production and management in Spring of 2013. Scott is from is from Marion, IA. Scott’s major job responsibilities include taking care of the garden beds in a section of the Mall of America theme park. This includes watering, cleaning…
Zack Sargent graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Horticulture with a minor in entrepreneurial studies in Fall of 2012. Zack is from is from Wauconda, IL. Zack’s major job responsibilities include grading, sizing, and labeling all plant material that comes to their yard. That also includes coordinating plant health care needs to ensure their…
Dylan Rolfes graduated with a Masters of Science in Horticulture with an emphasis on Fruit and Vegetable Production in 2012. Dylan is from is from Granger, IA. Dylan’s major job responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations for more than 20 vineyards in the northern reaches of the Willamette Valley. That includes everything from organizing and…
Michael Mladenoff graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture with an emphasis on Landscape Design in December of 2013. Michael is from is from Rockford, IL. Michael’s major job responsibilities include performing take-offs/estimates and bids for all new commercial landscape construction. Being the on-site point-of-contact for all new commercial landscape installs. Managing 3-5 crews…
