San Ramon Sales Team
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AlexSales Manager
AlexSales Manager
AAzurdia@devilmountainnursery.com
Alex brings to Devil Mountain an extensive background in shipping and receiving in addition to experience in customer service based delivery operations. He began his career with the nursery as a driver in 2018, where he gained first-hand experience working with plants and plant material. Having grown up in the California bay area, Alex is an avid Warriors fan and enjoys visiting local microbreweries.
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SergioSergioSBarajas@devilmountainnursery.com
Sergio is an original employee of Devil Mountain Nursery and has worked his way up through the ranks. Since joining the sales team in 1995 he has been a key representative. He understands the needs of Devil Mountain Customers because he helped design the company’s commitment to them. Sergio understands how to go from working the design plan to job completion with minimal problems. He is proud of the work he does which is evident by the number of customers who depend on him. Sergio is a big soccer fan; his favorite team is Cruz Azul.
- MarkMark
MTakeda@devilmountainnursery.com
Mark worked for his family’s business, Mayfair Wholesale Nursery in San Jose from 1978 until its closing in 1999. For 21 years Mark’s focus for Mayfair was purchasing as well as catering to the needs of the retail nursery trade. In 1999 Mark joined the Devil Mountain team adding his years of unique experience in finding the finest quality plant materials and providing the highest level of service with his high energy style. Mark is an expert in general nursery stock and a detail person, which are valuable qualities when organizing large landscape jobs. Mark has a great passion for singing and has made a number of karaoke-style CDs.
- LeoLeo
LSandoval@devilmountainnursery.com
Leo started out loading trucks in 1997, and his hard work and keen eye for quality were recognized early. Leo became the nursery’s lead buyer and maintained Devil Mountain’s important ties to the West Coast’s top growers. Leo is known to ask lots of questions, because, as he says, “I do not like surprises when it comes to plants.” When not working with plants, Leo enjoys spending time with his wife of 10 years and their two boys, and is an avid soccer fan.
- BrianBrian
BOsgood@devilmountainnursery.com
Brian’s experience in horticulture started in 2007 in the nursery department of Orchard Supply Hardware until 2010, when he was hired at Alden Lane Nursery as a member of the production team. Increasingly interested by the plant material he was stocking and watering, he began studying them. He also began working on smaller landscape designs and installations in his free time. Before long, Brian had worked his way up to running the tree department at Alden Lane, and he earned his CCNP in February 2016. Looking to spread his wings further, he applied to Devil Mountain Nursery in November 2016. Brian enjoys long walks on the beach, has a ridiculous sense of humor, and loves meeting new people.
- LeslieLeslie
LAllari@devilmountainnursery.com
A native of California, Leslie grew up in Southern California where in high school she took a horticulture class that sparked her interest. After graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in Horticulture with an emphasis in Sales and Service, she moved to Northern California and worked for Tree Haven Nursery in Gilroy. In 1989 Valley Crest Tree Company acquired Tree Haven and her career grew from here. Leslie brings over 30 years of experience and has a passion for sales and the many wonderful relationships she has formed over the years. She is known in the industry for her speedy service and attention to detail. Her favorite California locations she enjoys spending time with her husband Dan and their three daughters is Lake Tahoe’s West Shore, Sea Ranch and Yosemite.
- RichardRichard
RHarris@devilmountainnursery.com
Richard has been working in the Horticultural trade for 10 years, as a display merchandiser and customer service representative for both indoor and outdoor garden centers across Northern California. As a sales representative for various companies, he keeps close contacts within the industry, and great relationships with not only his customers, but also his industry peers. As merchandising manager for large scale retail nurseries, he is familiar with retail quality material, premium vendor information and hands-on customer service. He is an avid nature enthusiast and musician.
- HugoHugo
HLevy@devilmountainnursery.com
Hugo moved to the United States from El Salvador with his family in 1997, and that was when he entered the nursery industry. Having worked for different retail nurseries in the Bay Area in a variety of positions from stocking to sales, and eventually moving into landscape consultation, Hugo joined the Devil Mountain team in 2021. Hugo has enjoyed his time with Devil Mountain Nursery, and he values the relationships he has built with his customers. In his free time, Hugo loves to spend time with his family and friends, playing basketball or soccer, or just spending time enjoying the outdoors.
- JulianaJuliana
Juliana was born and raised in San Francisco and started her interest in plants with urban farms/gardens. After graduating from U.C. Berkeley in Biology she went on to complete her M.S. in Horticulture and Agronomy at U.C. Davis, where she grew her knowledge and love of plants studying fruit and nut trees. Now she’s back in the Bay looking to learn more about plants in the landscape industry. Juliana enjoys staying active with sports like badminton and snowboarding as well as relaxing with her dog and plants.
- AlessandroAlessandro
ABriones@devilmountainnursery.com
Graduating from UC Santa Cruz with a double major in Psychology and Biology, Alessandro has always enjoyed working with people, plants, and animals. He has helped to contribute to the Banana Slugs research studies at UCSC, as well as helping children afflicted with autism achieve their personal goals. After working in the tech industry for two years, he decided to take a break from technology and spend more time with people and nature. Alessandro loves his two dogs, Nala & Juanito, and hopes to one day open his own rare indoor plant shop called La Plant Petite.
- EvetteEvette
eavelar@devilmountainnursery.com
Evette is an East Bay native who recently joined Devil Mountain in 2022. She has an extensive background in retail and customer service and has worked as a sales rep/merchandiser for Outdoor Garden Centers. She enjoys learning about plants, loves animals and relishes spending time with her family and friends.
- AbelAbel
abdominguez@devilmountainnursery.com
Before joining Devil Mountain, Abel worked for Atlman Plants where he established close relationships with his store managers, customers, and vendors. He has over three years of experience as a sales rep and merchandiser. In his free time, Abel is a car enthusiast who enjoys movies, music, video games and spending time with his dog.
- DavidDavid
ndaguilera@devilmountainnursery.com
Originally from Honduras, David has been working for Devil Mountain for 10 years. He started doing maintenance work as a puller and has advanced to become a member of the sales team. In his free time, he enjoy playing soccer and watching his favorite team, Real Madrid.
- FaizaFaiza
fsyed@devilmountainnursery.com
Originally from Southern California, Faiza has always held a passion for the arts. She received her Bachelor’s in Fine Arts and Digital Arts from UC Irvine and hoped to pursue an environmental design career in film, music, or gaming. After moving to the Bay Area in 2019, she began shifting her focus to plants to further understand their composition. On this journey, she found a deep admiration and love for them and hopes to continue furthering her career in the industry. In her spare time, Faiza enjoys going to museums, farmer’s markets, and concerts.
- MiguelMiguel
mcruz@devilmountainnursery.com
Miguel was born in the Philippines but was raised in the East Bay. Growing up, he enjoyed spending his childhood days in the garden with his grandfather. In college, Miguel enrolled in horticulture classes at Merritt College and interned as a propagator for their bi-annual plant sale. In his free time, he enjoys growing orchids, inline skating, instant film photography, and spending time with his chihuahua.
- Paula
Sales Support
PaulaSales Support
PAllen@devilmountainnursery.com
Paula is a Bay Area native, and worked in the retail nursery trade for 13 years prior to joining our team, nine of those as a bedding buyer at a nursery in Redwood City. She is a CCNPRO, and enjoys customer service and sharing her extensive plant knowledge with others. Paula is an avid gardener, and enjoys designing pollinator gardens for herself and her friends, as well as vegetable gardening, hiking and reading.
- Cecilia
Sales Support
CeciliaSales Support
CDiaz@devilmountainnursery.com
Cecilia is a Bay Area native and joined the staff at Devil Mountain in 2016. She previously worked in retail sales and truly enjoys applying that experience to the nursery setting. She likes learning about plants and really appreciates the team of people she works with. When she’s not working, Cecilia loves spending time with her family.
- Trisha
Sales Support
TrishaSales Support
TSmith@devilmountainnursery.com
Trisha is a Washington State native, and recently relocated to the Bay Area. She was originally introduced to the landscape trade through her father, who managed a local retail nursery in the Pacific Northwest. Trisha brings to Devil Mountain an extensive background in landscaping and retail nursery management, as she worked as a private gardener for three years, and retail nursery manager for over 12 years. In her free time, Trisha loves to garden, cook, explore the state of California, all while spending time with family and friends.
- Gwen
- Annie
- Rubi
Petaluma Sales Team
- Annie
General Manager
- HayleyHayley
HSayre@devilmountainnursery.com
Haley is a Santa Rosa native and the daughter of a landscaper. She and her family love the outdoors, and she grew up fishing, hiking, and camping. Haley graduated from Santa Rosa Junior College with a degree in Horticulture with an emphasis in Nursery Management. For six years she worked in retail nurseries and at a wholesale floral company before joining the staff at Devil Mountain. Haley is excited to help customers retrieve what they need to make the world a more beautiful place. In her spare time, she loves to hike, fish, and visit local restaurants.
- OmarOmar
OBecerra@devilmountainnursery.com
Omar has worked in the wholesale nursery industry since 2012. He has considerable experience in plant production and yard operations, having spent time as a driver, puller, loader, and in dispatch. He helped to construct the Petaluma nursery and became the Assistant Yard Manager before joining the sales team. Omar enjoys building relationships with customers and coworkers, and the fact that each day brings something exciting and new. Outside of work he enjoys family time, traveling, and visiting parks with his daughters.
- KellyKelly
KSwanson@devilmountainnursery.com
Kelly joined the Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery team out of a sense of personal accomplishment and her horticultural passion. A graduate of UC Davis with a degree in plant science, and of Dominican University with a teaching credential in Math and Science, she worked in another wholesale nursery in Petaluma for 15 years and created professional gardens in the Sonoma County Fair for 20 years with her husband and family. While raising her family she taught in primary and secondary schools and managed a senior care business – Kelly likes to say she has come full circle with the return to the wholesale nursery business. Kelly loves sports and travel with themes of National Parks and cruising to other countries. Kelly and her husband Paul raised, educated and successfully launched three children and reside in Santa Rosa.
- MaryMary
MHernandez@devilmountainnursery.com
Mary was born in Mexico and moved to the US as an adult. Mary has previously worked at a hotel and a senior center facility, and she began working at Devil Mountain in 2018 specializing in the receiving department, as well as the inventory specialist. Now you can find her in the office as a proud sales representative in the Wine Country region! Mary is happily married and has two beautiful adolescent children and one cat. In her free time she loves camping, going to baseball games, and exploring new places. She loves to interact with people, and loves her job specifically giving the best customer service possible to our clients.
- YanciYanci
YContreras@devilmountainnursery.com
Yanci joins Devil Mountain following her work in the catering and event industry. She appreciates nature and the outdoors, and loves working with plants and developing new skills. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her daughters.
- AllisonAllison
aholmes@devilmountainnursery.com
Allison was born and raised in the Chicago area and has lived in California for 15 years. She has worked in the horticultural industry as a greenhouse technician and a landscape maintenance person. She has 6 ½ years of experience in sales in the wholesale nursery industry. In her free time, she does macro photography of flowers, garden photography and acrylic paintings of plants. She also enjoys reading non-fiction, and spending time on lakes in the Midwest.
- Nettie
Sales Support
NettieSales Support
NHealy@devilmountainnursery.com
Nettie Healy was born and raised in Northern California. One of her first jobs was in aquaculture farming abalone and harvesting kelp off the coast of Crescent City,CA. From there her love of being outside in nature led to adventures in Biodynamic Farming, an Herbal Gardening Internship, volunteering with The Marine Mammal Rescue Center and eventually a job at a Nursery in Sonoma County in 2011. She has been enjoying working in the nursery industry ever since. She joined the Devil Mountain Team in Petaluma in 2021. During her free time, she enjoys gardening, traveling California and spending time at the local beaches and rivers with her family.
- Laura
Sales Support
LauraSales Support
LGomez@devilmountainnursery.com
Laura was born in Mexico but was raised in California, she became interested in working in a nursery because her mother worked in a small retail nursery in Santa Rosa. When she and her siblings were small, they would visit their mother when she worked on weekends, and when she moved to working in Devil Mountain she decided to learn about plants. Laura started working in January of 2018 as a puller, and then moved to Sales Support in 2021. Laura enjoys learning new names and things about plants. During her free time she enjoys going hiking, going to the beach, and spending time with her nephews.
- Thomas
Dispatch
ThomasDispatch
TJuarez@devilmountainnursery.com
Thomas was born and raised in Southern California but has lived in Northern California for the past 14 years. He has always had a passion for plants and soil, and Thomas joins the Devil Mountain team after working in the Soil and Aggregate business since 2015. During his free time, Thomas enjoys going to concerts, camping, hiking, and watching or attending a good sporting event.
- BenBen
BThompson@devilmountainnursery.com
Ben brings to Devil Mountain a passion for plants that comes from years of hands-on experience. Since his first job at a small nursery, he has gained experience working in retail nurseries and in the landscaping industry. Time spent working on gardens in Southern Marin has given him a strong familiarity with plants commonly used in the Bay Area. Ben’s background in installation, maintenance, and irrigation has given him a strong knowledge of plant health and care. In his free time, he enjoys camping, fishing, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
- Sean
Sales Support
SeanSales Support
smartin@devilmountainnursery.com
A graduate of the Environmental Horticulture and Landscape Design program at Foothill College, Sean has been in the industry since 2014, sharing his passion for the wonders of plants. In his off hours he enjoys spending time with his family, gaming with friends, and spending time outdoors adoring the splendor of natural spaces.
- JessicaJessica
jgreep@devilmountainnursery.com
An avid plant and nature lover, Jessica has been in the nursery industry since 2017. She first started her journey working in a floral department in 2016 where her interest in plants sparked. She has since worked her way up the ranks in the nursery industry as a team lead, to buyer, to nursery coordinator. Her drive to learn and help others has led to her current position at Devil Mountain. With extensive experience working in customer service, she hopes to assist in bringing projects to fruition with strong customer service and attention to detail. In her free time you can find Jess crocheting, bird watching, or spending time out on the coast.
Clements/Farmington Sales Team
- IvanIvan
IRomero@devilmountainnursery.com
Ivan was born and spent part of his childhood in Mexico, before moving to Lodi, California at the age of 5. His interest in the landscaping and nursery industries came from his father, who has been working in Clements at Devil Mountain’s growing grounds for more than 5 years. Ivan has past experience working in the restaurant industry, but he is now a member of the Clements sales team, where he works alongside his uncle and cousins. When he is not at work, Ivan enjoys spending his free time with his wife and his daughter.
- MattMatt
MFoggiatto@devilmountainnursery.com
Matt was born and raised in California’s Central Valley. He studied art in Seattle, WA and developed a passion for plants when he got his first job in a nursery 20 years ago. Matt joined the Devil Mountain team in 2014, where he helped build the distribution department in San Ramon that we still rely on today. Matt worked his way up to Yard Manager and helped establish the team in our Morgan Hill office and has played an integral role in the development of Devil Mountain. Matt admires the unique relationships that Devil Mountain has with our customers. Having a broad base of experience, he utilizes all his knowledge and experience to help organize and streamline projects from start to finish.
- Manuel
Dispatch
ManuelDispatch
mbarajasjr@devilmountainnursery.com
Manuel was born in Walnut Creek but grew up in the Central Valley outside of Lodi California. He started working at Devil Mountain in plant production and sales before joining the Dispatch team. Manuel enjoys spending time with his family and friends and is avid San Francisco 49ers fan.
- Alex
Sales Account Manager
Morgan Hill Sales Team
- Amanda
General Manager
AmandaGeneral Manager
AKeith@devilmountainnursery.com
Amanda was born in Gilroy and raised on a small farm in San Martin. After graduating from Live Oak High School in 1999, Amanda focused on her career at Johnson Lumber/Ace Hardware working her way up to the accounting department. Amanda then transitioned to Johnson Garden Center when it opened in 2006. That is when she really discovered her passion for plants & enjoyed assisting customers with garden design. Her next opportunity was at a wholesale nursery where she expanded her management, growing and design skills. In 2013, Amanda began working as an office manager for a commercial landscape company before coming on board with Devil Mountain. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her wife Maria and their two French Bulldogs, Dayzee and Leela.
- JoseJose
JCeballos@devilmountainnursery.com
Jose Luis has worked in the nursery and agriculture fields for twenty years. His experience includes loading, order processing, inventory, quality control, growing, farming, and machine operation. At Devil Mountain, he loves helping customers and learning new things every day. In his free time Jose Luis enjoys camping with his children and exploring the outdoors.
- ReneeRenee
RErez@devilmountainnursery.com
A Bay Area native, Renee has been a practicing landscape architect for 25 years. Renee spent many years designing public parks, schools, and trails before shifting focus to high-end residential design. She has also been involved in all aspects of landscape construction and maintenance, including a brief spell as the owner of a landscape makeover operation. A graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Renee brings her love of design and plants to Devil Mountain. She is finding that there are far too many interesting plants out in the nursery – and, as her family reminds her – there is no room for more at home. In her free time, she enjoys painting, knitting, and volunteering at a high sierra Girl Scout camp.
- MelissaMelissa
MWilson@devilmountainnursery.com
Melissa was born and raised in Gilroy. She has 25+ years’ experience in the horticultural business. She started working for a local nursery in 1990 as the color grower’s assistant and worked her way up to customer operations manager. She continued her career there for 19 years, until the business shut their doors in 2009. She took a couple of years off to be a stay-at-home mom, but then got the itch to go back to work. She started working for Garden product supply company in 2011 as an administrative assistant. She worked there for 7 years. She brings with her, knowledge in customer service, sales, HR, dispatching and is hoping to use that knowledge to have a successful career with Devil Mountain. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children, traveling, and watching her daughters play the sport they all love, softball. She is a diehard Dodgers and Raiders fan.
- VictorVictor
VAvila@devilmountainnursery.com
Victor started his landscape journey at the age of 16 with an old lawn mower and hedge trimmer. After graduating high school in 2012, he began working in sales at a retail store. His passion for landscaping pushed him back into the line of work with his newfound customer service experience and can-do attitude, he was determined to become well versed in all aspects of landscape maintenance and construction, as well as irrigation work. His adventure would soon lead him to Devil Mountain Nursery in Morgan Hill, CA where he started out as a delivery driver and eventually working his way into the sales department. In his spare time, Victor enjoys working on his car, woodworking, and remodeling his house.
- GillianGillian
GCowell@devilmountainnursery.com
Gillian was born and raised in the northeast of England. After school, she worked in accounting and finance while studying for her professional qualifications. She earned her Chartered Global Management Accountant status and joined Philips Electronics as a Management Accountant in London. She and her husband relocated to Texas before moving to Morgan Hill in 2003. After raising her daughters, Gillian returned to the workplace as an associate for a wholesale nursery, fully indulging her love for all kinds of plants. Gillian brings her love of plants and her accounting and finance experience to Devil Mountain. She is excited to be part of the Devil Mountain team and provide her customers with an excellent experience. In her spare time, Gillian loves to garden and enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, especially hiking and paddle boarding.
- CristinaCristina
cmoreno@devilmountainnursery.com
Cristina was born and raised in Mexico then moved to California in 2000. She lived in Los Angeles and decided to make her way to Morgan Hill in 2003. She worked in the hotel industry for 13 years, and learned all aspects from cleanliness to party planning as well as front desk work. She began working with Devil Mountain in 2018 as part of the yard staff, stocking and maintaining all inventory before becoming a puller. Cristina was promoted to sales and is now assisting clients at the front counter as well as keeping everything stocked and clean. In her free time, Cristina enjoys spending time with her husband, three children and their dog Nala.
- Joey
Dispatch
JoeyDispatch
javila@devilmountainnursery.com
Joey was born on the Central Coast but has lived in the Central Valley for the past 9 years. After graduating high school, Joey worked in the agricultural fields part time then started working as a motorcycle seat technician for the next 8 years. Since then, he decided to switch gears and try something new, joining the Devil Mountain Team. Outside of work, Joey enjoys working on cars, spending time with family and watching sports. #GoRaiderssss
Fillmore Sales Team
- Chuck
Sales Manager
ChuckSales Manager
CNelson@devilmountainnursery.com
A Southern California native, Chuck found his passion for the outdoors at a young age skiing, camping, and fishing with his family which translates to a great appreciation for the flora that he now has the opportunity to work with at Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery. He received his B.A. in Business Management from Montana State University before returning to the West Coast. His love for people has shaped a career in customer service and sales with over 17 years’ experience in these areas. When Chuck is not working, he is spending time with his wife and daughter.
- JayJay
JStratton@devilmountainnursery.com
Jay was born and raised in Ventura California. He worked for BrightView Tree Company for two years and previously worked as a consultant for online businesses in San Diego. He has a passion and appreciation for nature, and is an avid surfer, hiker, snowboarder, and camper. Jay enjoys helping clients with their horticultural needs, and looks forward to a long and fruitful career in the industry.
- JeanetteJeanette
JJuarez@devilmountainnursery.com
Jeanette was born and raised in Santa Barbara, CA. She learned about plants from visiting the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens & Lotus Land as a child with her dad, and was part of the FFA program in high school. In 2021 she left the retail automotive parts industry and joined the Devil Mountain team in Fillmore as Sales Support, where her knowledge of plants and landscaping continue grow every day. In the future, she hopes to further her knowledge by studying environmental horticulture. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her daughter and add to her collection of indoor plants.
- RustyRusty
RBrowning@devilmountainnursery.com
Rusty began working in the nursery business in 2001, and became a certified arborist in 2008. His love of the industry, as well as its impact on the natural landscape and peoples’ everyday lives is what drives Rusty each and every day. Rusty is a lifelong resident of the Bay Area and Central Valley, he graduated from Fresno State University. During his free time, Rusty enjoys being a terrible golfer, bowling, reading, and taking scenic motorcycle rides.
- CeliaCelia
carenas@devilmountainnursery.com
Celia was born and raised in Southern California and is currently pursuing her Associates Degree in General Studies. She enjoys spending time with her family, taking long drives, watching the sunset, and going for hikes. Celia is passionate about helping others and loves nature.
- Sergio
Sales Support
Redondo Beach Sales Team
- Rob
Sales Manager
RobSales Manager
RSulzbach@devilmountainnursery.com
Born and raised in Southern California, Rob started working with a landscape maintenance company and noticed an interest in plants and their botanical names. He started working at a retail nursery and found that he had a keen eye and deep interest in plants of all types, from succulents to deciduous trees and everything in between. Rob also has a knack for plant ID, which he developed while worked at that same yard for 10+ years, where he also cultivated relationships with customers and vendors and worked his way up into management. Rob is hard working, friendly, light hearted, reliable, and extremely knowledgeable with 12+ years of experience in the trade. Rob is also a proud coffee snob and avid road cyclist. You can find him on the roads of the Palos Verdes Hills, Santa Monica Mountains, or running around the nursery!
- AlexAlex
ARoss@devilmountainnursery.com
Alex grew up and attended school in Southern CA. While going through primary school, his family members were avid organic vegetable gardeners and always showed an appreciation for plant life, which Alex took to. His appreciation for plants started at a young age and he now enjoys talking “plants” with his customers and constantly strives to continue learning. While his knowledge of plants continues to grow, so does his persistent desire to learn about his customers’ needs and help them find plant solutions of all sizes and time frames.
- EnriquetaEnriqueta
ESalas@devilmountainnursery.com
Enriqueta was born in Mexico and moved to California in 1990. She began working in retail and accounting after she graduated from Los Angeles College in 2000. Her path took her to the agricultural field in 2009, where she jumped into the nursery industry in both retail and wholesale settings. In her free time, Enriqueta likes to travel, go hiking, and spend time in nature.
- JasminJasmin
jagarcia@devilmountainnursery.com
Born and raised in Southern California, Jasmin started her career in the landscape industry 5 years ago where she found her love for plants! She performed a variety of roles in wholesale and retail sales, brokering and office management. On her free time, she enjoys chasing sunsets, hiking, and taking care of her indoor jungle!
Oceanside Sales Team
- Jessica
Sales Manager
JessicaSales Manager
jcalderon@devilmountainnursery.com
Jessica grew up in the nursery business and has been active in the industry since 2016. She attended college in San Diego, which she now considers her home. Jessica is an avid reader, movie-goer, and outdoor enthusiast. Bird watching and plant ID are two of her favorite hobbies.
- CarolineCaroline
carcher@devilmountainnursery.com
Caroline is a Southern California Native born in Los Angeles. She earned her bachelor's degree of Science in Ornamental Horticulture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1992. She has over 20 years of experience in the green industry, including young plant brokering and sales, interiorscaping and sales, and most recently wholesale landscaping sales.
- AlmaAlma
asalinas@devilmountainnursery.com
Alma has experience working with succulents and cacti for over 4 years. She is excited to expand more on her plant knowledge.
- MichelleMichelle
MGutierrez@devilmountainnursery.com
Michelle completed the Horticulture Program at Mira Costa College with a Certificate of Achievement in Sustainable Ag and AA in Greenhouse/Nursery Crop Management. She started her horticulture career in lab work as a Tissue Lab Technician and Nursery Sales with hopes to get to know all branches of Horticulture.
Orange Sales Team
- TIM
General Manager
TIMGeneral Manager
thodges@devilmountainnursery.com
Tim was born in Arizona but has spent the bulk of his life in California, he has a degree in Horticulture and Plant Pathology and a long and varied horticulture career spanning decades; he has produced bedding plants, tropical foliage including anthuriums and bromeliads, he also has grown California natives and woody ornamentals. He enjoys interesting and different plant material that he grows in his landscape at home and in his small greenhouse, He loves to travel to warm exotic locales.
- JulieJulie
JOrozco@devilmountainnursery.com
Julie has 20 years of experience working in the horticulture industry. She began her career in the landscape industry at a wholesale nursery in 2002. Her passion is mentoring her employees and passing on her knowledge of plants and excellent customer service skills. In her free time, she enjoys working out, cross fit, and spending time with her family.
- DavidDavid
DAlvarado@devilmountainnursery.com
David has been working in the horticulture industry since 1987. He first started his career working outside in the yard, making his way up to store manager for a local nursery in Southern California. After the nursery’s closure, David joined the wholesale landscape industry. Through many years of experience, he now shares a vast amount of knowledge with his fellow colleagues and clients. He enjoys educating others about plants and how to care for them. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, and camping. David plans on backpacking throughout the country once he retires.
- VicenteVicente
VRuiz@devilmountainnursery.com
Vicente grew up around the nursery business as his family has been in the industry for 3 generations. In high school, he expanded his knowledge in plants by volunteering at the nursery during his summer breaks. Vicente graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2018. In 2019 he returned as a full-time employee and has enjoyed learning a variety of roles within the horticulture industry.
- LauraLaura
LOrozco@devilmountainnursery.com
Laura Orozco has been in the industry for about 10 years. With her vast knowledge of plants, she is passionate about helping landscape professionals complete their projects. Her reward is seeing all their finished work when driving throughout local cities, knowing that she contributed to creating a joyful environment. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs. She likes watching movies, concerts, and exploring new restaurants.
- KEVINKEVIN
kjasinski@devilmountainnursery.com
Raised in Southern California, Kevin brings to Devil Mountain an extensive background in the horticulture industry, having worked for multiple major wholesale nurseries. With an education in horticulture and strong background in sales and customer service, he is passionate about providing both a positive customer experience, and a dedication to continually strengthening his product knowledge. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys music (both listening and playing), travelling, camping, hiking, fishing and off-road ATV riding, and is an avid gardener.
- Paul
Sales Support
PaulSales Support
pagarcia@devilmountainnursery.com
Paul was born and raised in Southern California. He started his career in the landscape and horticulture industry five years ago after he discovered his passion for plants and agronomy. He has performed a variety of roles in the nursery and controlled-environment agriculture industry. Paul is currently a student working towards a degree in plant science. Paul likes to spend his free time reading, going to concerts and gardening.
- Krystal
Inventory Coordinator
KrystalInventory Coordinator
knegri@devilmountainnursery.com
Krystal is a SoCal native and joined the staff in 2023. She is currently a student at Fullerton College studying horticulture and hopes to advance her plant knowledge and ID skills at Devil Mountain Nursery. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, and live music.
- Ally
Sales Support
AllySales Support
afuentes@devilmountainnursery.com
After working in the fast-food industry for 3 years, Ally decided to take a turn and try something new. From learning herbal medicine at home to learning botanicals, Ally is eager to learn about various plant types as well as being able to distinguish them effectively. In her free time, Ally likes to play with her Schnauzer as well as going on walks, watching movies and reading.
Carmel Valley Sales Team
- Chris
General Manager
ChrisGeneral Manager
CAdams@devilmountainnursery.com
Chris has been working in the nursery industry since 2006. He started up in Sonoma County at a tree nursery, and worked his way down to the San Diego area. After 8 years at a wholesale nursery, he was recently brought into the Devil Mountain family to help with some new locations. Plant identification is something he enjoys and loves the challenge of figuring out the unique things that are grown around. He has a very supportive wife, two young boys and is a diehard Lakers fan.
- MaryMary
MBagazinski@devilmountainnursery.com
Originally from Michigan, Mary moved to California in 2012 to complete her M.A. in French. After several years of teaching and project management, she decided it was time to fulfill another passion of hers – horticulture. Mary has tended to an indoor jungle of her own for most of her adult life, and is currently studying Greenhouse & Nursery Management and Landscape Design. When not buried in plants, you can find her drawing, walking her one year old pup, or playing roller hockey.
- PedroPedro
PMendoza@devilmountainnursery.com
Pedro started working in Oceanside when he was just 19 years old. He worked outside in the field for 2 years, planting everything from annual color to larger 15-gallon material. Soon after that he was transferred to the Carmel Valley location and has been a staple to the team ever since. He is interested in so many different species of plants, and to this day wants to keep learning.
- HectorHector
hestrada@devilmountainnursery.com
Hector has a little over 2 ½ years in the nursery business and is still learning about plants everyday working at Devil Mountain. He started off his plant career with another local San Diego nursery until its closure in 2021. In his free time he enjoys traveling to different places around the city and listening to all types of music.
San Juan Capistrano Sales Team
- Tyler
Sales Manager
TylerSales Manager
TLong@devilmountainnursery.com
Born and raised in the San Francisco East Bay, Tyler began his career in customer service at a Livermore Winery. After 4 years of volunteer work in New York he moved back to California and took his first position in the landscape industry with a Bay Area landscape maintenance company. He brings his experience to Devil Mountain, where he is excited to continue learning about the unique characteristics of native plants and trees and our beautiful environment. Tyler loves to travel and play golf, is a huge sports fan, and enjoys wine tasting, camping, and hiking.
- Esther
Sales Manager
EstherSales Manager
eayala@devilmountainnursery.com
Esther was born and raised in Southern Orange County. Her dad has been in the nursery industry most his life – that’s how her love for plants started – and Esther began working at a nursery fresh out of high school. Over the years she has created a strong relationship with customers. She loves the satisfaction she gets from helping her customers fulfill their projects, and that she never stops learning about the plant world. During her free time she loves spending time with her family and traveling.
- AnaAna
aanaya@devilmountainnursery.com
Ana started her career in the landscape industry when she was just sixteen years old, and immediately fell in love with plants. She enjoys that her job is unique compared to those of her peers, and she also enjoys helping customers. Ana believes the best part of working in the landscape industry is the never-ending learning about new plants and practices. She finds it extremely rewarding to help her customers complete their jobs with 100% satisfaction. During her free time, Ana likes to spend time with her friends and family.
- SaraSara
SArjon@devilmountainnursery.com
Sara was born and raised in Durango, Mexico, and moved to California in 2005. She started her career in the landscape industry in 2015, where she performed a variety of roles in wholesale and retail nursery sales, brokering, and office management. Sara has extensive knowledge of plant material and has built many relationships with customers. Her focus is always on providing excellent customer service. During her free time, Sara enjoys playing guitar and singing, as well as spending time with her family and cat.
- VinceVince
vguerrero@devilmountainnursery.com
Vince was born and raised in California and is a 3rd generation nurseryman who, from a young age, grew up working on his family's rose farm. Vince attended Mount San Jacinto College where his focus was in Ornamental Horticulture. He continued his career working for a variety of well-respected nurseries in the industry until 2010 when he took a hiatus to pursue other opportunities. He is excited to have returned to his roots in the nursery industry. In Vince's time off he enjoys cooking and spending time with his kids.
- Richard
Sales Account Manager-Business Development
RichardSales Account Manager-Business Development
rbarto@devilmountainnursery.com
A SoCal native, Richard started his career in Horticulture in 1996 at a retail nursery. After attending Saddleback College and working in both Retail and Wholesale nurseries, he has accrued over 25 years experience selling plants and trees, and developing long-lasting relationships with customers all over the greater Los Angeles area, Orange and Ventura counties, and up into the Central Coast. As a California Certified Nursery Professional, Richard takes great pride in his knowledge of Horticulture and embraces the high importance of his trade. He is an avid motorcyclist both on- and off-road. Richard has a passion for music, playing the drums, grows his own fruits and veggies, and loves being active with his wife and young son.
- Rosie
Sales Support
Vista Sales Team
- Chris
General Manager
ChrisGeneral Manager
CAdams@devilmountainnursery.com
Chris has been working in the nursery industry since 2006. He started up in Sonoma County at a tree nursery, and worked his way down to the San Diego area. After 8 years at a wholesale nursery, he was recently brought into the Devil Mountain family to help with some new locations. Plant identification is something he enjoys and loves the challenge of figuring out the unique things that are grown around. He has a very supportive wife, two young boys and is a diehard Lakers fan.
- RosieRosie
RPadilla@devilmountainnursery.com
Rosie has been working in the nursery industry since 2013. Her extensive experience in management, purchasing, and sales make her an invaluable player in the Devil Mountain Vista team. She especially enjoys working with houseplants and cacti.
- RaulRaul
RVega@devilmountainnursery.com
With over 23 years in the nursery business, Raul is a 3rd generation farmer specializing in growing Azaleas alongside his father and grandfather. Since their passing a few years back, Raul decided to continue his role in the nursery trade, and join Devil Mountain Wholesale as a sales representative.
- JoseJose
jnapoles@devilmountainnursery.com
Jose was born and raised in Southern California to a family with extensive nursery experience. His excellent customer service skills and love of learning about plants makes him a great addition to the Devil Mountain team. When not working Jose is an avid soccer player and likes to be outdoors. His favorite plants to work with are roses and California natives.
- Taia
Sales Support
TaiaSales Support
tarredondo@devilmountainnursery.com
Taia is a Southern California native who has always loved being in nature and adopting (some say) too many plants. In 2021, she began her career in horticulture doing propagation at a nursery which specialized in carnivorous and unusual foliage plants. Now at Devil Mountain, she is expanding her plant knowledge every day and enjoying getting to know her customers and the landscaping industry.
WEB STORE SUPPORT
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