What is your role at Waterman Lab/CFAES?
I am the Assistant Manager of Grounds and Horticulture. I split my time between Waterman Lab and Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens.
What brought you to The Ohio State University?
I worked for Chadwick Arboretum during my time as an undergrad for two years. I loved being apart of OSU/CFAES, and I knew I wanted to be back at the university to work with students and volunteers.
Where is your hometown?
New Bremen, Ohio.
What interested you in your field of study?
I helped my parents with gardening as a kid. I really became interested in working with plants after I worked a summer with a landscaping company here in Columbus. I switched my major to Sustainable Plant Systems: Horticulture, and I have been in the green industry since then working for retail, arboreta, as well as parks and rec.
What is an interesting fact about you?
An interesting fact about me is that I was in a music video for my friend's band in high school - Catastrophe by Forgery at Best.