David Green, Owner
Email: David@PrimexGardenCenter.com

The grandson of Bill Green, founder of Primex, David began working at the store when he was a teen. In 1972, young David was given his official ‘job’ in the warehouse. From this position, he worked his way through the ranks from warehouse manager to purchasing alongside his father and grandfather in 1976. In 1984, he became part owner and sole proprietor in 1991.

Even though David owns the business, he prides himself on working hands-on, side-by-side with his employees, customers and community. Proud to be a part of many expansions in the business since his ownership, David attributes this growth to loyal staff members & customers as well as community support. He believes that these relationships have been built from generation to generation…both personally and professionally.

Throughout the year, David attends numerous trade shows to find the outstanding product mix Primex has been known for over the last 60 years.

Joan, Owner

In 1975, Joan started as a sales person and display designer. Today, she is an owner in the business with a specialty in plant diagnosis and turf maintenance. If you’re having a problem with a plant (insect or disease), bring in a sample for Joan to recommend a treatment. She can also help you develop a healthy lawn by pointing out the right soil amendments, seed and maintenance practices you should perform for your individual site and conditions. Joan also purchases all of the flower and vegetable seeds and still assists with store displays.

Anne, Store Manager
Email: Anne@PrimexGardenCenter.com

With a lifetime of experience in the horticulture industry and a degree in Biology, Anne has been the manager of Primex since 1990. Anne's experience growing up on a fruit farm has made her an expert on fruit and vegetable related issues. Ornamental plant and turf disease diagnosis, pest identification, and the correct treatment for these problems are also her strong points. Anne can provide advice on a multitude of horticultural topics from establishing a new lawn, caring for a backyard pond, to installing an above ground irrigation system. If there is an item that Primex does not carry, Anne will locate and order the product for you.

Richie, Account and Warehouse Manager
Email: Richie@PrimexGardenCenter.com

Hired in 1986 as a warehouse employee, Richie worked his way up to Warehouse Manager. Since that time Rich has added to his responsibilities as Warehouse Manager to include computer operations, in-house accounts and ordering products. Rich possesses a vast knowledge of all the products, and their usage, carried by Primex.

Marcia, Accounts Payable
Email: Marcia@PrimexGardenCenter.com

Marcia has been in charge of the Primex office since 1976. Her primary responsibility is accounts payable. Marcia is a former teacher and a graduate of New York University. A grandmother of 5, Marcia has already introduced her grandchildren to gardening.

Tom K.
Email: tkelly@PrimexGardenCenter.com

Tom started with Primex in 1999 as a part time warehouse employee and soon became an invaluable full time staff member. With a degree in Network Technology and Computer Maintenance, he is in charge of computer operations and his additional responsibilities include sales, ordering and keeping all computers and their related equipment clean and running smoothly.

Danny
Email: Danny@PrimexGardenCenter.com

Danny started at Primex in a seasonal warehouse position in 1993 and became a full time employee in 2003. Danny’s responsibilities include replenishing store products, maintaining inventory, buying and assisting with computer operations. Danny's smiling face can sometimes be seen at the cash register where he cheerfully pitches in when the need presents itself.

Lorraine

Lorraine joined the Primex with over 25 years of retail experience. Her specialty is the design and implementation of our creative displays, however, her product knowledge is just as impressive. Lorraine's pleasant disposition, knowledge, and experience contribute greatly to the Primex reputation.

Judie

A part-time employee since 1993, Judie can be found helping customers, giving advice and keeping the store clean and comfortable. She has a working knowledge of pruning roses, composting and seashore gardening. Talk to Judie on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays in the Spring, Summer and Fall.

Lynn
Email: Lynn@PrimexGardenCenter.com

Lynn joined the Primex team in March of 2001. She has a strong knowledge of horticulture and landscape design having attended many horticulture/design classes from the Montgomery County Eastern School for Art & Technology, Temple University, Longwood Gardens, Morris Arboretum and the Montgomery County Extension Office. Lynn also owned her own Landscape design, installation, and maintenance business before joining us at Primex.
Lynn is our staff member responsible for the Passionate Gardener Newsletter and Primex web site. Contact her with any ideas and suggestions.

Gloria

Gloria’s specialty is organics! Starting her own seeds for her chemical-free vegetable garden, she continually keeps herself abreast of the latest and greatest organic products, techniques and garden solutions. Gloria obtained her love for gardening from her grandmother who grew up on a farm and gardened well into her 80’s. A nurturer by nature, Gloria loves to attract birds and butterflies to her garden, tend to her pond, care for her shade and wildflower gardens and assist her neighbors and customers with their gardening questions and concerns.

Mia
Email: Mia@PrimexGardenCenter.com

Primex welcomes Mia to our staff! Former assistant manager of a local garden center, Mia is a PLNA certified horticulturist with experience in interior plantscaping, greenhouse management and turf maintenance. In addition to her many other talents, Mia teaches Indoor Plants 101 and Gardening for Beginners at the Mount Airy Learning Tree. Mia is a PHS volunteer that has participated in the Gold Metal Award Plants program, was a Gardener's Studio guest speaker at the 2005 Philadelphia Flower Show and also spoke at the PHS 2005 Members Appreciation Day. With her busy full time work schedule at Primex, Mia continues to maintain container and windowbox gardens for several businesses in Mount Airy and Chestnut Hill and attend various horticultural lectures, classes and symposiums.

Dan

When he’s not hanging over the counter chattering incessantly about turf maintenance to anyone who will listen, Dan is full-time Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at Bala Golf Club in Philadelphia, PA. We welcomed Dan to the Primex team, as a part-time employee, in March 2007 and he comes to us with more than 14 years experience in the golf course industry. Dan is an active member of the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America and the Philadelphia Association of Golf Course Superintendents. A graduate of the Golf Course Turf Grass Management program at Rutgers University, Dan is both knowledgeable and passionate about agronomy. Dan is the man for the job!

Geoff, Nursery Manager
Email: Geoff@PrimexGardenCenter.com

Geoff is responsible for purchasing all trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials for Primex. He has been our nursery manager since 1994 and has been in the horticulture field for over 35 years. He is active in the community, speaking for various garden clubs as well as serving on the advisory board for the Awbury Arboretum Association.

Bill C.
Email: Bill@PrimexGardenCenter.com

Whether you’re an expert or novice, you’ll enjoy working with Bill. His expertise is helping you find the right plants for the right spot, as well as identification and diagnosis of insect and disease. William Craig is a Certified Arborist (cert # PD-1652A), has a degree in Biology and over 25 years of horticultural experience.

Tom H.
Email: TomHorn@PrimexGardenCenter.com

If you have any pond related questions, Tom is your man. With a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from Delaware Valley College, Tom is also skilled at garden and landscape design. Bring in a picture, provide the square footage and exposure of the area you wish to plant and Tom will advise what plants to select and where to plant them. Tom, a valuable full time Primex employee, has been a part of our nursery staff since 1996.

Carolyn

Joining the Primex team in March of 2002, Carolyn quickly made a niche for herself in the perennial and annual department of our nursery. Carolyn also has a strong knowledge of trees, shrubs and houseplants. Carolyn has many years experience in the garden center industry and has completed the PA Master Gardener’s Program.

Fred

Fred brings over 30 years of horticultural experience to Primex. His background is in wholesale nurseries, grounds keeping, ornamental pest control, turf grass and landscaping. You’ll find him in the nursery where he is eager to assist you with trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals.

Jo

A full time Primex employee since 1998, Jo is usually found in the perennial house or in the nursery advising and assisting customers with their plant selections. Jo is a passionate and knowledgeable gardener with her specialty being perennial and vegetable gardening and plant identification. Jo's background includes years of gardening experience, a degree in Education, and horticultural course work completed at Morris Arboreatum and Penn State County Extension. Jo, also, is fluent in Italian!

Anne

Ann comes to Primex from the Biopond Garden, a two acre garden on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. During her seven years as a gardener Ann maintained trails, pruned trees and shrubs, cared for existing flower beds and designed new ones. It was during this time that Ann gained her extensive interest and talent in shade gardening. Ann is also able to share her fondness of vegetable gardening acquired while maintaining a community vegetable garden plot in Philadelphia from 1996 to 2003. Ann continues to grow in her gardening knowledge by attending PHS lectures and various plant conferences.

Barry

Barry joined Primex in March of 2006 after a 35 year career of service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. His appreciation of trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables make him a natural addition to our nursery staff. For the past 8 years, Barry has been studying and practicing the art of Bonsai. His expertise with Bonsai, and his desire to share his knowledge with our customers, enhances the excellent service that Barry provides to our customers.

Katelyn, Consultant
Email: katelyn@PrimexGardenCenter.com

As fourth generation Green family Primex ownership, Katelyn has grown up at Primex. A lifetime of horticulture exposure has provided Katelyn the background necessary to train our current greenhouse staff. Our greenhouse is a spectacular reflection of our staff's ability to select, purchase and maintain a vast variety of houseplants, annuals and herbs. Katelyn is currently nurturing the fifth generation of Greens, but remains a vital part of our operation.

Denise, Greenhouse Manager
Email: denise@primexgardencenter.com

Denise joined our greenhouse staff in 2004. Certified in floral design, Denise has previously owned and operated her own floral business. With a love of flowers since childhood, her passion is evident in the joyful way that she attends to her job. Denise's new role as co-manager of the greenhouse includes selecting, ordering and maintaining greenhouse plants. Visit Denise for unique planter and container garden designs and ideas.

Meghan

Meghan Hayes, who joined our staff in the Spring of 2006, grew up on a sheep farm in York, PA. She is a graduate of Temple’s Tyler School of Art and plans to obtain her Masters degree in Historical Preservation/Archaeology. When not caring for the cacti and succulents in the Primex greenhouse, Meghan does freelance videography, video editing, listens to NPR and cleans up after her dusty black chinchilla, Chewie.

Kevin

Kevin came to us in October of 2007 and is our warehouse manager. He loves working outdoors and we love working with Kevin. He works tirelessly without complaint, is humble, easygoing and cheerful. We are pleased to have him as a vital member of our full time staff.

Carlos

If you’ve ever received a delivery of mulch or topsoil from Primex, chances are good that you’ve already experienced Carlos’ accuracy in dropping your order just where you want it. When he’s not on a delivery, you’ll find him loading your car or behind the counter assisting you with selecting merchandise.

Brent

You'll meet Brent as he loads your purchases into your vehicle. Brent is a dedicated employee that we are privileged to have as a part of our team. You will always find him hard at work with a pleasant smile and a quite, kind demeanor.

Javan

Primex is pleased to have Javan on our team. A full time warehouse employee Javan also makes deliveries for Primex. He is a hard worker and his quiet pleasant demeanor makes him a joy to work with. In his spare time Javan attends college, he is a business major.

Chloe

Queen Chloe is our first feline employee. Though she is not the most sociable cat, Chloe is an excellent mouser. During the day you can often find her lounging in any available patch of sunlight that she can find or asleep on our gift shop bench. Clawless, Chloe can not scratch, but children beware, she has been known to bite.

Rascal

True to his name, Rascal, is a little bundle of energy. Rascal loves running thru the store, exploring in the warehouse, wandering through the greenhouse, fishing for Koi in the pond area and generally torturing Chloe. He is a lovable cat that enjoys having his neck scratched and being petted, however, he does not like being picked up. Rascal is great with children.