Leading Executives in Garden Centers
Monte Enright
President & Chief Executive Officer, Armstrong Garden Centers (and Pike Nurseries)
Leads the largest independent garden retail company in the U.S., stewarding Armstrong + Pike’s ESOP culture and growth across dozens of stores.
Marce E. Ward
President & Chief Executive Officer, Calloway’s Nursery (incl. Cornelius Nursery)
Longtime horticulture operator who rose through the ranks and, as CEO, has overseen expansion and brand building across Texas.
Frank Benzing
Chief Executive Officer, SummerWinds Nursery
Retail grower-leader for multi-state IGC chain; focuses on merchandising and customer success guarantees to drive repeat business.
Susan Bachman West
Chief Executive Officer & President, Bachman’s Floral, Home & Garden
Fifth-generation leader who guided Bachman’s 140th anniversary celebrations while serving as both CEO and president.
John Darin
Chief Executive Officer, English Gardens (MI)
Family-company CEO credited with keeping one of Michigan’s best-known IGCs at the forefront of retail innovation and winning national honors.
Mark Gill
Chief Executive Officer, Green Acres Nursery & Supply
Founder-CEO who scaled a Sacramento-area favorite into a multi-location destination for outdoor living and plants.
Joshua Logan
Owner & Chief Executive Officer, Logan’s Garden Shop (NC)
Third‑generation owner who led the 2025 relocation to the NC State Farmers Market while keeping the beloved brand thriving.
Robert (Bob) Young
President & Chief Executive Officer, Stein’s Garden & Home (WI)
Oversees one of Wisconsin’s largest garden-center chains, modernizing assortment and operations across 16+ locations.
Peter Mezitt
President, Weston Nurseries (MA)
Fourth‑generation president driving expansion and native-plant programs at a century‑old New England horticulture brand.
Stephen Hicks
President, Hicks Nurseries (NY)
President of Long Island’s flagship garden center; under his leadership Hicks earned the #2 spot on the 2025 Top 100 IGC list.
Jon J. Denney
President, Portland Nursery (OR)
Veteran president of a Portland staple known for deep plant expertise and community education spanning decades.
Mark Bigej
Chief Operating Officer & Co‑Owner, Al’s Garden & Home (OR)
Third‑generation co‑owner who serves as COO, expanding stores and refreshing the brand to keep Al’s a Willamette Valley leader.
David Robinson
Chief Executive Officer, Dobbies Garden Centres (UK)
Retail veteran brought in to steer Dobbies through restructuring and renewal, including portfolio changes and a refreshed exec team.
Alan Roper
Managing Director, Blue Diamond Garden Centres (UK)
Long‑time MD renowned for acquisitive growth and rapid turnarounds, adding high‑profile sites like Frosts and Yarnton to the portfolio.
Amy Stubbs
Managing Director, British Garden Centres (UK)
Next‑gen leader appointed MD in 2025; helping integrate newly acquired sites (incl. ex‑Dobbies locations) and drive customer experience.
George Hillier
Chairman, Hillier Nurseries & Garden Centres (UK)
Fifth‑generation chair since 2024, guiding one of Britain’s most storied growers/retailers as it expands centres and tree production.
Nick Burrows
Chief Executive Officer, Notcutts Garden Centres (UK)
Turnaround and growth specialist leading Notcutts’ multi‑year reinvestment program and selective acquisitions to modernize the estate.
Julian Winfield
Chief Executive Officer, Haskins Garden Centres (UK)
Long‑serving CEO credited with steady expansion and major site investments, backed by new financing to fuel further growth.
Colin Cruji
Chief Executive Officer & President, Sheridan Nurseries (Canada)
Appointed in 2024 to lead one of Canada’s largest grower‑retailers; succeeding long‑time CEO Karl Stensson and advancing retail strategy.
Leanne Johnson
President & Chief Executive Officer, GARDENWORKS (Canada)
President & CEO guiding a 10‑location BC‑owned chain with a strong community focus and in‑house horticulture leadership.
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