The People Behind PP&L

Rooted in Excellence, Growing Together

At Pacific Plug & Liner, our strength lies in our people. With deep horticultural heritage and forward-thinking innovation, our team brings expertise, care, and innovation to every part of what we do. Whether you’re looking for sales support, growing advice, or help with logistics, we’re here to grow with you.

company leadership

Guiding Growth with Purpose

Phil Nienaber

General Manager

Phil Nienaber

General Manager
Leading with vision, cultivating success.

sales & customer service

Growing Connections, One Relationship at a Time

Steve Lendvay

Sales Director

Steve Lendvay

Sales Director
Strategic solutions and customer-first service.

Marc Radsma

Western Regional Sales Manager

Marc Radsma

Western Regional Sales Manager
Serving the West with deep product knowledge and dependable support.

Gabriel Negrete

Customer Service Manager

Gabriel Negrete

Customer Service Manager
Your front-line ally for smooth ordering and fast answers.

Dulce Garcia

Customer Service Representative - Western Region

Dulce Garcia

Customer Service Representative – Western Region
Support with a smile for our Western growers.

Celia Gonzales

Customer Service Representative Eastern Region

Celia Gonzales

Customer Service Representative Eastern Region
Helping our Eastern partners grow with confidence.

marketing & product development

Where Innovation Meets Inspiration

April Herring Murray

Marketing Director

April Herring Murray

Marketing Director
Telling the PP&L story, one plant at a time.

Sofia Arana

Product Development & Trial Coordinator

Sofia Arana

Product Development & Trial Coordinator
Driving innovation from greenhouse to market.

Operations & Growing

Behind the Bloom: Experts in Every Detail

Bruce Galasso

Head Grower

Bruce Galasso

Head Grower
Mastering the art and science of plant production.

David Stutzman

Production & Planning Manager

David Stutzman

Production & Planning Manager
Planning today for better performance tomorrow.

Rosa Gudino

Purchasing Manager

Rosa Gudino

Purchasing Manager
Sourcing the essential green goods that keep us growing strong.

Fulfillment & Logistics

From Our Greenhouse to Yours—Smooth, Reliable, On Time

Christian Rodriguez Perez

Inventory & Fulfillment Manager

Christian Rodriguez Perez

Inventory & Fulfillment Manager
Balancing inventory and fulfillment with precision to ensure every order is complete, accurate, and ready to ship on time.

Pedro Zuniga

Fulfillment & Logistics Manager

Pedro Zuniga

Fulfillment & Logistics Manager
Getting plants where they need to go, when they need to get there.

Tony Ramirez

Finish Product Manager

Tony Ramirez

Finish Product Manager
Ensuring every order ships out looking its best.

facilities & continuous improvement

Keeping PP&L Growing Strong Behind the Scenes

Doug Deppe

Maintenance Manager

Doug Deppe

Maintenance Manager
Maintaining the tools that keep us blooming.

Daniel Bruhn Gomez Lucia

Continuous Improvement & Safety Coach

Daniel Bruhn Gomez Lucia

Continuous Improvement & Safety Coach
Driving smarter, safer, better ways to work.

Administration & Support

Supporting Success from the Ground Up

Laura De La Torre

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Laura De La Torre

Senior Human Resources Generalist
Championing our people and culture.

why ppl

Pacific Plug & Liner has a horticultural heritage that dates back over a century. Grown by our team of dedicated plant enthusiasts, we provide a higher standard of perennial quality through our robust programs of sturdy, unique varietals.