About

Nothing is better than to see a customer happy with our high-quality plants.  I love the outdoors, football, exercise, eating, and spending time with family and friends.  I have a competitive spirit that shows itself in almost everything I do. I enjoy working with our energetic team and look forward to many, many years of continued success. 

I have been with Hampshire Farms for 12 plus years. My favorite part about the job is customer service, training, and creating fresh new plant displays. My favorite perennial is a Hosta and my favorite houseplant is a Calathea. I like to spend my free time fishing and golfing.  

I love working in an industry that is evolving each year.  I never like to stay in one spot for too long, so the plant world has been a fun and exciting career path for me.  There are so many amazing people I have met throughout the years from Hampshire farms co-workers, plant vendors and Home Depot associates.  I love meeting new people and telling a joke here and there.  I’m a mom of 2 kids and 3 pets.  Our house is wild and crazy which is exactly the way I love it! My life’s motto is to never take life too seriously because than you will miss out on all the good happening around you.

Hampshire Farms is a progressive company encouraging professional and personal growth.  Working with plants daily keeps life in perspective and I learn something new everyday! 

I spend my free time with my 2 boys. We like to play video games, go on hikes, and make dinners together. Some of my proudest moments have been when my kids identify different plants, trees, or shrubs during walks in forest preserves. It has made me very proud to know that I sparked an interest in nature in the next generation.  

Hampshire Farms allows me to work in a fun, challenging and fast-paced environment. My favorite part of the job is working outside with the team. I am a proud father to my beautiful daughter and handsome son who are ninjas in training! In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my kids, riding my motorcycle, or trying to instigate a snowball fight.

I have worked for Hampshire Farms for 3 years and enjoy coming to work ready to face a different type of problem every day. I enjoy working with such a diverse group of people and feel at home while at work. 

I love that every day at Hampshire Farms presents me with something new, there’s no such thing as just another boring day at the office! Outside of work I can be found baking, cross stitching or arranging flowers.  

I got started in the green industry in 1976 as a Jack-of-all trades for a nursery that supplied Kmart stores in Illinois and Wisconsin. After college, I got involved with the crazies down at the Board of Trade and spent twenty years with them in varieties of different positions. When the computers took over it was time for another career. Coming full circle, I was called to return to the green industry and joined Hampshire Farms.  

I have been married to my wife Cindy for 34 years and have three kids. We enjoy snow skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, shooting sports, boating, campfires, and anything that take us outdoors with our two Black Labs.

I have been in the computer industry for 38 years and I have been in support for the majority of that time. I served in the Army as an MP and have lived in this area my whole life. I like to go to the movies and play tennis. I have been married for 39 years and have 2 Children and 2 dogs. My Kids and I have twice gone to the National Finals of the USTA (United States Tennis Assoc.) 

I have worked in the horticulture and merchandising field for many years.  From small local nurseries to large production facilities, I have gained a wealth of knowledge in this industry. In my free time, I am the CEO of a non-profit equine therapy facility that serves under-privileged youth in foster care that focuses on drug prevention. I am married and have 3 boys who I enjoy watching play sports.

Gardening and collecting house plants has always been a passion and hobby of mine. I find growing and caring for any type of plant to be peaceful and rewarding. I love working for Hampshire Farms, it allows me to work with things that I enjoy most in life. My spouse and I have been together for over 11 years, he also helps me sometimes with work. We have two male cats Duke and Sherbet. I spend my free time in the summers at the lake or pool. I love the water! I’m big on helping the pollinators in any way possible so having a career that grows pollinator plants is amazing. One of the best and most enjoyable things for me is watching them all engulf all of our product!

After taking a 10-year hiatus from Hampshire Farms, I spent the last 10 years in the restaurant industry. Making the change back to Hampshire Farms has been a huge part of my life. It truly feels like a home here, and I love the family-friendly atmosphere. Outside of work, I spend most of my time in my greenhouse or making terrariums. I’m a huge Blackhawks fan and have been to at least two games each year for the past 10 years, especially playoff hockey!

I have worked for Hampshire Farm since 2018 and have been involved in plant retail business for over 30 years, 7 of which I was a Garden Center Department Head for Home Depot.   I enjoy working with my team, helping customers, and sharing my plant knowledge. When not working I enjoy spending time with my family, our grandkids, and our new puppy Jade.  I also enjoy camping, canoeing, fishing, and hunting.

I’ve worked for Hampshire Farms for 6 years now. I’m one of the district managers in the Chicagoland suburbs. I enjoy working outdoors and going to different locations every day for work. In my free time I enjoy watching sports and working in the yard. My favorite plants include Philodendrons, Citrus, Ferns, Hosta, Heuchera, and Creeping Phlox.

I enjoy my job and all the great people working for Hampshire Farms! When I’m not working, I spend my time with family and friends. I also love getting outdoors for hiking or biking with my dog, Riley. 

I’ve been with Hampshire farms for 3 years and I’m just starting my second year as a Supervisor. I’ve become a plant collector and terrarium builder. This year I bought my first house and have expanded into yard gardening, my first project has been to accumulate as many varieties of Heuchera as possible to make a rainbow of color in my shade garden. My other hobbies include playing guitar and restoring vintage pedal start mopeds. I have a handful of cats with my wife, an avid plant person herself. I’m grateful for my family at Hampshire, too! 

Working for Hampshire Farms has given me the opportunity to grow within the business and become a more confident leader. I love spending my free time with my family, gardening, and doing DIY projects. I really enjoy learning about all the different varieties of plants and how to care for them. I especially like the different variety of Hosta, shade perennials, and Pothos.

I really enjoy working with Hampshire Farms! I love being able to incorporate my creativity into my daily tasks and helping our customers find just the right plant to grow. When I’m not working, I can be found in my garden, on a nature hike, at the beach, or enjoying all the music festivals.

I have been with Hampshire Farms for four years and am starting this season in my first year as field supervisor.  One of my favorite things about working for Hampshire Farms has been the customer interactions. Helping people learn, discover, and truly build their plant confidence brings me great joy.  I have been an avid gardener for many years. My other hobbies include cooking, taking care of my aquariums, and figuring out which houseplants grow best in aquarium water.  My favorite perennial is the clematis.