Staff Directory

Our staff is eager to help assist you with any question or concern you have

To reach our main line, please call 608-752-3885. To reach a staff member directly, please view their contact info below.

Michelle Ryan

Executive Director
608.314.8407
[email protected]


Michael Jesiolowski

Michael Jesiolowski

Director of Horticulture
608.754.1779 (email correspondence generally receives the fastest reply)
[email protected]


Chris Carroll

Chris Carroll

Horticulture Staff & Volunteer Manager
608.754.1786
[email protected]


Kelcie Baior

Kelcie Baior

Director of Development (Donor Relations & Grants)
608.314.8414
[email protected]


Sheila Flood

Sheila Flood

Corporate & Social Event Sales Manager (Garden Rentals including Weddings and Corporate)
608.314.8408
[email protected]


Laura Kenyon

Laura Kenyon

Community Engagement Manager (Community Outreach/Events and Communications)
608.314.8411
[email protected]


Ryan Stilen

Kim Lewis

Education Specialist
608.314.8415
[email protected]


Emily Cox

Emily Cox

Development & Membership Manager (Memorial & Membership Inquiries)
608.314.8413
[email protected]
[email protected]


Kristen Haydon-Bohrer

Kristen Haydon-Bohrer

Community Engagement Coordinator (Tours & Special Program Inquiries)
608.314.8412
[email protected]


Kendyle Smith

Kendyle Smith

Gift Shop Coordinator
608.752.3885
[email protected]


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Lindsay Cole

Accounting
608.314.8409
[email protected]


Mark Steinke

Facility Coordinator (Building and Custodial Maintenance)
608.754.1786


Larry Holterman

Light Show Specialist


Brian Walter

Seasonal Gardener


Ryan Stilen

Ryan Stilen

Seasonal Gardener