Taltree Arboretum & Gardens staff is comprised of 11 full time, one part time, and a number of seasonal employees. Taltree’s horticulture and grounds staff maintains our plant collections, tends gardens, and manages site preservation. Administrative staff coordinates community events, educational programs and member services.

Taltree’s team is entrusted with making the arboretum’s vision a reality by preserving natural areas, tending gardens, providing environmental and horticultural education for all ages, encouraging visitors to join as members, and continuing in a partnership role with surrounding communities.

	James Hitz, M. Ag, Executive Director jehitz@taltree.org
	Bill Neinast, B.S., Director of Field Operations wcneinast@taltree.org
	Melissa Thompson, B.A., Director of Development and Marketing mfthompson@taltree.org
	Jean Starr, B.A., Communications/Media Specialist jstarr@taltree.org Stephanie Heyer, B.S., Community Outreach/Volunteer Coordinator sheyer@taltree.org Patty Stimmel, B.S., Senior Horticulturist pstimmel@taltree.org   Download employment application >Taltree Employment Application