US (MI): New hire, promotion at Walters Gardens

Aren Phillips has joined the Walters Gardens team as Lead Grower. In addition to overseeing growing operations for the North Section of the Walters Gardens greenhouse complex, he will also be managing inventory.

Phillips most recently served as Assistant Propagation Manager for Spring Meadow Nursery, where he managed in-house cutting crews and cutting production lines, among many other things. Phillips was recognized with the prestigious 40 under 40 award from GPN for the class of 2017.

Greg Nichols promoted to Crop and Fertility Manager
Greg Nichols has taken a new role as Crop and Fertility Manager for the nursery's field operations, starting January 2018. Nichols joined Walters Gardens in January 2016 and has been a valuable member of the greenhouse team. In his new role, he’ll be managing the crop planning and fertility management of over 1500 acres of bare root production.

Previously, Nichols held the position of Lead Grower of the North Section of the Walters Gardens greenhouse complex and was in charge of inventory, growing, and supervising staff. This position is now held by Aren Phillips.

For more information:
Walters Gardens
1992 96th Avenue
P.O. Box 137
Zeeland, MI 49464
Phone: 888-WALTERS (888-925-8377) or 616-772-4697
Fax: 800-752-1879 or 616-772-5803
sales@waltersgardens.com
www.waltersgardens.com