Powell Gardens employs a diverse staff to maintain, grow, promote and evolve the Gardens and the organizational vision and mission.
Tabitha Schmidt
President & Executive Director
Horticulture
(Vacant)
Director of Horticulture
David Breedlove, Gardener, Visitor Education Center
Donna Covell, Horticulturist, Production & Greenhouse
Haley Drake, Gardener, Heartland Harvest Garden
Barbara Fetchenhier, Gardener & Interpreter, Heartland Harvest Garden
Tracy Flowers, Gardener, Kauffman Memorial Garden
Mark Gawron, Horticulturist, Heartland Harvest Garden
Janet Heter, Senior Gardener, Rock & Waterfall Garden
Duane Hoover, Horticulturist, Kauffman Memorial Garden
Bryan Kottke, Senior Gardener, Perennial Garden
K.D. Madsen, Gardener, Seasonal Displays & Events
Eric Perrette, Senior Gardener, Greenhouse Grower
Gabe Perry, Horticulturist, Grounds & Natural Resources
Brant Smith, Gardener, Greenhouse
Brent Tucker, Horticulturist, Seasonal Events & Visitor Education Center Display Beds
Ania Wiatr, Senior Gardener, Perennial Garden
Administration
Sara Lohe
Chief Financial Officer, CPA
Angie Guynes, Visitor Experience Manager
Toni Stock, Accounting & Human Resources Assistant
Education, Interpretation & Outreach
Kristy Peterson
Director of Education, Interpretation & Outreach
Caitlin Bailey, Adult Education Coordinator
Linda Burton, Registrar
Cassie Doolittle, K-12 and Inter-generational Program Coordinator
Ann Wasman, Volunteer Coordinator
Advancement & Communications
Trisha Drape
Director of Advancement & Communications
Tricia Farrar, Special Events Manager
Kalie Hudson, Marketing & Sales Manager
Andrea Mason, Membership & Special Events Coordinator
Emalie Wance, Advancement & Communications Department Coordinator
Facilities
(Vacant)
Director of Facilities
Mark DeBrot, Electrician
Joe Treece, Maintenance Technician
Troy Young, Maintenance Assistant