May 2019 - 24

CHIEF CUSDAVID HOFFMAN
TOMER EXPERIENCE OFFICER
HOFFMAN NURSERY
ROUGEMONT, NORTH CAROLINA
Accomplishments:
* Worked as an intern for a German grower and then
applied that knowledge to help Hoffman Nursery
implement automation and other broad-based
initiatives such as installing a water purification and
pump system and getting their gutter-connected
greenhouses operational.
TREVOR HILBURN
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
MCHUTCHISON HORTICULTURAL DISTRIBUTORS
WAYNE, NEW JERSEY
Accomplishments:
* Grew sales territory by 50% in the first full year on
the job and is on track to double sales in the second
year.
* As a grower, was responsible for production of the
company's bedding crops including Easter lily and
poinsettia programs that exceeded quality standards,
then expanded his growing knowledge to produce
perennials and other specialty crops.
Never Slows Down:
When he's not working, Trevor enjoys camping, hiking,
quilting, reading and traveling - one of his favorite
spots is Savannah, Georgia.
Flick to Pick:
" Last of the Mohicans " is his top movie. " The imagery
of North Carolina where it was filmed along with the
colonial America just gets me every single time. "
Food Favorites:
Coffee and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (not
necessarily together).
* Completed the Executive Academy for Growth &
Leadership (EAGL) program for business leaders in
the nursery and greenhouse production industry.
A Man of Many Pursuits:
In addition to completing the EAGL program, David
is an Eagle Scout; he speaks English, German and
Spanish (and
is looking to
learn more
languages);
loves to play
Monopoly;
and can't live
without his
Post-It notes.
What's on the
Menu?
David's favorite
food is anything
Mexican,
especially arroz
con pollo.
LILY HOGUE
NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER
METROLINA GREENHOUSES
HUNTERSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
Accomplishments:
* Uses a demand-driven approach to data analytics
to introduce new categories to the company's
customers, grow sales and work efficiently.
* Helped take a group of small teams and develop
them into " one amazing unified team of highly
talented individuals who have become best in class
in execution, merchandising, relationship building
and communication. "
She EARNED Her Degree:
Lily was born in a refugee camp in Indonesia and her
parents immigrated to the U.S. from Vietnam. To lessen
the financial burden on the family, she worked full-time
while getting her college degree.
Music and Martial Arts:
When she was younger, Lily played viola in the youth
symphony orchestra while also practicing taekwondo
at the same time.
Celebrating the next
generation of horticulture
Olson's Greenhouse
Congratulates
Nate Barker
on his selection to GPN's
2019 Class of 40 Under 40!
www.ogg.com
Nate Barker, Director of Purchasing, is not afraid
to take on new responsibilities. While purchasing
is his main function, he also has a deep affection
for technology. He is constantly pushing for
Olson's Greenhouse to be on the cutting edge
of technology. Thanks for all you do, Nate.
CONGRATULATIONS!
40 UNDER 40
http://www.ogg.com
May 2019

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