Stephannie - General Manager
Retiring from her 35 years as a high school chemistry teacher, Stephannie is excited to bring her love and knowledge of plants and gardening to Kalleco Nursery. Growing up helping her mother who was a florist and now being an avid gardener herself, she has a lot to offer, including her positive attitude and contagious smile. When she is not teaching chemistry or running the nursery, Stephannie loves to walk her dogs and teaches several fitness classes. Fun fact - once upon a time Mark Masseo (Kalleco's Owner) was one of Stephannie's chemistry students as well.
Lisa - Nursery Associate
Lisa recently moved to Tillson and joined our team this spring. You can find her working hard to keep all of our plants looking beautiful or helping customers around the shop. Previously Lisa was a licensed Vet Tech and is also a certified wildlife rehabilitator. She is excited to be here and is quickly learning all she can about plants. In her spare time Lisa loves to enjoy the outdoors, swimming, hiking, attending festivals and upcycling old furniture.
Kalle - Landscape/Nursery Crew
Kalle has worked at the nursery and on the landscape crew for a few summers now, but really has been around for 16 years watching her father grow these two businesses into what they are today. She loves the variety in her work schedule, one day she is installing irrigation at the nursery, and the next installing a bluestone patio on a job site. When she isn't working or studying for school, Kalle plays soccer year round at school and on a travel team, and also plays basketball and lacrosse. Funny enough, she puts the Kalle in Kalleco Nursery!
Cole - Landscape/Nursery Crew
This is Cole's second summer officially working here, however he has been around for many years prior helping his father here and there. Cole puts the CO in KalleCO. He loves that he is constantly learning new skills on this job, and like his father, his favorite is building retaining walls. When he is not at work Cole can be found playing baseball and basketball or spending time with family and friends. He is also self proclaimed the best Fortnite player in the 845.
Julia - Horticultural Specialist/Florist
Julia is our trusted nursery associate, horticultural specialist and is now taking on our floral department as well. Self-taught in the green industry, her can-do attitude and passion for learning about plants make her an essential part of our team. And she's always ready with a smile and advice! Outside of work, Julia has two beloved pups and loves to spend time outdoors with them.
Bilal - Nursery Associate
Bilal is also new to the Nursery crew this summer and is loving gaining knowledge of all the plant material, stone and bulk materials while he keeps the plants watered and looking healthy. Previously in his home country, Bilal had a large garden full of trees, flowers and hydrangeas that he took care of. When he is not at work he enjoys prepping for his college courses, working out in at the gym or spending time with his family and cousins. Next fall he will start college for cyber security.
Aidan - Landscape/Nursery Crew
This is Aidan's second summer working here and he does everything from laying pavers and building walls to watering plants to mowing the grass. He loves being able to see the transformation of backyards, the before and after difference is his favorite part of the job. When he isn't working hard, Aidan likes to spend time with family and friends, stay active and playing sports. Aidan also has a twin that works here, can you guess who?
Jack - Landscape/Nursery Crew
This will be Jack's second summer working here and he loves that he gets to learn new skills everyday and says he enjoys working with such a great team here. When he is not attending school, or working hard over the summer, Jack loves to play sports, and go on new fun adventures with his family and friends. Fun fact, Jack has a twin who also works here as well, can you guess who?
