About Us

Heather is a passionate gardener with first-hand experience in business operations. Having previously co-owned a local Nursery/Greenhouse business prior to joining CropKing in 2010, Heather understands the challenges and opportunities our customers face. Starting as a purchasing agent, Heather has been a key member of the CropKing sales team since 2018, focusing on commercial cannabis growers. 

With a strong background in customer service, Megan joined the CropKing team as our Purchasing Manager in 2019. Her extensive knowledge of our products is a tremendous asset in her current position on our sales team. She enjoys building relationships with our customers, understanding their needs and challenges, while helping to recommend new and innovative products that keep their greenhouses growing!

Nathan’s passion for agriculture started in Mr. Larry Kauffman’s highschool Intro to Horticulture class. After graduation, Nathan attended The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, where he earned a degree in Greenhouse Production and Management in 2010. A grower since, Nathan has held positions in a variety of operations including one as head grower for an 8 acre facility. Prior to joining CropKing, Nathan worked as the Greenhouse Manager for The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, where his graduates worked in hydroponic food crops, in ornamental greenhouses, as high school educators and in licensed cannabis facilities.

Jeff was raised on a diversified vegetable and grain farm in Ohio, and was a hydroponic grower prior to joining CropKing over 20 years ago. He has assisted thousands of growers with achieving success in field and greenhouse agriculture. He has accumulated a wealth of knowledge in greenhouse design, construction, hydroponic growing systems, plant health, managing nutrients, and integrated pest management, which has shaped him into an invaluable member of our team. Jeff has also shared his expertise as a consultant for active growers and construction projects across the globe.

Zack developed an interest in microorganisms during his undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Pathology and grew fruits and vegetables as a hobby in his spare time. While working to earn his Master’s in Plant Health Management, Zack gained experience in a research greenhouse at Scott’s MiracleGro collecting data and studying genetically modified Kentucky bluegrass. He also spent a year researching light-cured adhesives and coatings at Ashland Chemical, which provided a strong foundation for his knowledge in plastics and organic chemistry. After graduation, Zack joined the CropKing team in the summer of 2017 as a salesperson and has gained invaluable experience in the industry of controlled environment agriculture. With a desire to help growers on a more personal level, Zack most recently moved to a technical and horticultural role to assist customers with greenhouse construction, plant health, and system functions.

Our research greenhouse staff has extensive knowledge of the day-to-day greenhouse operations: caring for plants, harvesting, troubleshooting and more. They are the eyes and ears for our horticulturists, working to support our customers through pest and disease management, variety and product trialing, etc.

Our Office Support Team keeps CropKing running, through support in customer service, accounting, order fulfillment and more. If you’re a CropKing customer, you’ve likely met Cheryl, Kim, Melissa & Tammy!

The Warehouse & Manufacturing departments are always busy building systems, manufacturing greenhouses and shipping orders all over the world. They also maintain inventory and handle order fulfillment.