Meet the White Flower Farm Store Staff

TOM BODNAR, RETAIL MANAGER

Tom Bodnar has been with us since 2008 as the Retail Manager after 15 years of prior experience in the nursery business. Tom takes great pride in bringing the best in plant quality and variety to our customers. His enthusiasm extends to both the experienced gardener looking for a specific plant and to the new gardener just getting started.

Tom enjoys giving talks, leading tours and photographing here at the farm. He finds pleasure in discussing plant combinations, marveling in the beauty of late summer perennials and surveying the expansive world of ornamental trees and shrubs. Tom is the father of three boys and is an adult mentor with the Boy Scouts of America as well as Scholarship Chairman for the CT Nurserymen's Foundation. His passion for plants is only matched by his passion and knowledge of the UConn Women's Basketball team. Don't hold it against him as he roots for the Boston Red Sox and the New York Giants.

PAM GUAY, ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

Pam has been part of the White Flower family of employees for over 15 years, having worked in our call center as a Customer Service Representative and at our store as a Garden Associate. In her current role as Assistant Store Manager, Pam has a plethora of practical garden experience and a solid understanding of the White Flower commitment to service and dependable plant advice. Pam has earned her Master Gardener Certificate and will head up our sales efforts regarding giftware, pottery and garden décor. Outside of work Pam has been busy raising 4 children, taking care of numerous felines and volunteering at local schools. She’ll greet you with a smile, talk to you about her latest plant or cat adventure and assist you with making your garden experience a fun and successful endeavor.

ADELLE HACK, GARDEN ADVISOR

Adelle started with us in 2018 and showed herself to be an invaluable asset to our customers and our team. She brings an encyclopedia of horticultural knowledge to her job responsibilities. This allows her to give the best advice to our visitors on topics from perennial combos to insect and disease concerns. Since 2005, Adelle has completed 6 different certificate and degree programs in our field. This is on top of her first career as a research scientist at Yale University. Stop by and seek Adelle out for great advice, and be sure to ask how any one of her 25+ grandchildren are doing - she will be happy to tell you a few stories.

SHANNON MAZREK, GARDEN ADVISOR

Shannon is more than a seasoned garden advisor here at White Flower Farm. She is also instrumental in managing our outdoor merchandising of plants. Creating colorful, fresh, and intriguing endcaps, and tables of perennials, is something Shannon takes pride in and enjoys doing. She is a jack of all trades as you’ll find her energized in assisting customers with their plant questions, helping on the register, and engaged in the care of our assorted plant inventory.  Shannon has a management background in retail and floral design. She can’t go a day without her iced coffee, places a priority on quality time with family, and loves to catch the latest show on Netflix while enjoying down time with her cat. Be sure to say hello to her on your next visit to the farm.

DEMI WRIGHT, STORE GROWER

Demi Wright is the person at the White Flower Farm Store responsible for bringing forth our pots of beautiful perennials and annuals. As the store grower, she nurtures our plants and takes charge of our quality control standards for thousands of herbaceous plants. Demi acquired her love of plants from her grandmother, graduated from Northeast Regional Vo-Ag program and is presently pursuing her degree in Environmental Science. She brings to her position 3 years of experience in the White Flower Farm Customer Service Department where she assisted our mail order customers in selecting plants, answered horticultural questions and delivered exceptional service. Demi enjoys volleyball and snowboarding in her free time. Be sure to look for her and say hello as she transports plants down from our greenhouses to the retail sales area for all your gardening needs.