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Our award-winning editorial staff has deep industry insight and experience. They provide the relevant, timely information and discussion topics that help the floriculture industry understand how to produce, compete and succeed in this dynamic and ever-changing market.

Jennifer Polanz, Editor

Phone: 440-942-2000 x147

Jennifer has been working in the horticulture industry for five years, specializing in the retail garden center market. She has a master's degree in journalism and has worked in newspaper and magazine publishing for more than 10 years. She grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and bleeds scarlet and gray.

Richard Jones, Group Editor

Phone: 440-942-2000 x217

Richard joined Greenhouse Grower as the ornamental division's Group Editor in 2007. Richard spent nine years as Group Editor for the industry-leading publications American Vegetable Grower, American/Western Fruit Grower, Florida Grower and Productores de Hortalizas.

Sara Tambascio, Online Editor

Phone: 440-942-2000 x105

Sara is Online Editor of Today's Garden Center, Greenhouse Grower and Ornamental Outlook. She has been with Meister Media since 2005. She works to bring online readers the full content of these magazines, in addition to online exclusives such as industry videos and audio commentary.

Bob West, Group Publisher

Phone: 440-942-2000 x129

Bob is the Group Publisher for the ornamental group at Meister Media Worldwide, with full business responsibility for Greenhouse Grower and Today's Garden Center.

Rick Welder, Account Representative

Phone: 440 942-2000 x191

Rick is account representative for Today's Garden Center. He specializes in working with companies to integrate marketing programs across a variety of media, including print, online and in-person events.