John Paynter
President
John Paynter has 20 years of experience in multiple areas of horticulture. John's first job was working for a Christmas tree producer and garden center. His experience includes work with a variety of local tree farms, nurseries, and greenhouses. Most recently, John has worked in the retail plant industry. John's primary areas of expertise include plant production, landscape construction and maintenance, and sound farming practice.
John has a degree in business and biology from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. In addition to adding extensive experience working with plant life, John has experience developing and managing business operations. In his free time, John enjoys hunting, fishing, land improvement, and other outdoor ventures.
Jeremy Bartz
Sales and Purchasing Director
Jeremy has more than 5 years of experience in biology. In addition to working with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Jeremy has spent years working in the retail plant industry. He has honed his skills in helping gardeners and professionals like you with plant identification, care, and disease for annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs.
Jeremy has a degree in biology and chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He has followed up his degree work with significant research and attendance at seminars. When Jeremy is not studying plants or assisting customers, he is enjoying the outdoors through hunting, fishing, and other activities.