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Market President, Senior Vice President

Metrolina Greenhouses is a family-owned business, founded in 1972 by Tom and Vickie Van Wingerden, located in Huntersville, North Carolina. Metrolina is a leader in the horticulture industry, specializing in annuals. Our products can be found at various local garden centers across the eastern seaboard of the United States.

Retail and Sales Executive with a 20 year track record of success in sales, operations and merchandising. Dynamic leader with total profit and loss responsibility for 1300 retail locations and over $220 million in annual sales. Experienced in multiple functions within the consumer goods sector including multi-unit leadership, merchandising, product developement, marketing,operations, functional support, consulting and market development positions. Results-oriented with strong leadership, relationship management, problem solving, strategic planning and team-building background. Ability to recruit, develop, motivate and retain a diverse staff that delivers results and customer satisfaction. Building real sustainable momentum takes a well-orchestrated effort, starting with a clear vision and team building. I am an aggressive strategist who believes momentum is built through effective execution of team development and clear goals. The dynamics of today’s marketplace is changing quickly and the combination of strong leadership, the right team and execution of plan is critical to the success for the organization