TONY VALK
Owner
Tony the owners of Evergreen of Johnson City. If you visit the store, you’ll likely spot him helping customers. Tony believes that the key to a successful business is rolling up his sleeves and working alongside his employees. He focuses his attention towards retail activities, advertising, vendor management, product purchases, and accounting. He’s one of our many plant experts and is always happy to answer any gardening question.
ANDREW VALK
Operational Manager
Andrew is our Operation Manager and the son of Tony Valk. Andrew’s role is constantly evolving and requires his knowledge across all Departments. Andrew primarily actively oversees the Tree & Shrub, Warehouse, and Landscape Departments but is well versed in Store chemicals, lawn care, and Greenhouse plant knowledge and care. He resides in Kingsport with his wife Sarah and two children, Emorie and Luke, and their family Goldendoodle, Sully.
CHRIS LYONS
Tree & Shrub Department Manager
Chris is our Tree & Shrub Department Manager. Chris experience on our Landscape Department ten years ago has allowed him to translate how tree and shrub understanding, care, and design to all residential landscapes. He enjoys gardening and extending his knowledge and gardening love to customers. He resides in Johnson City, with his wife Elena.
SHELIA MATHES
Greenhouse Manager
As Evergreen’s greenhouse manager, Sheila has helped us create one of the largest and most impressive displays of houseplants, annuals, perennials, and vegetables in our area. Sheila is one of our expert gardeners and she assists in both managing personnel and merchandise within our stunning greenhouses. If you want to talk to her though, you’ll have to walk fast because she’s always hard at work.
SHAUN BARR
Store Manager
Shaun is our Store Manager. He has an eye for displays, visuals, and making things beautiful. He works alongside various individuals across all Departments for creating in-store and container displays throughout the property. Shaun is also one of our experts in chemicals and various hardgood questions and provides a key level of customer service for our customers. Shaun resides in Jonesbough with his husband.
TERESA SHAW
Retail Office Manager
Teresa serves in our Retail Office Manager, and an employee of Evergreen of Johnson City for over seven years. Teresa daily support is key for all other Department task implementations and handles many different areas of the necessary day-to-day details of Office Management. Teresa resides in Johnson City with her husband.
Jill Haught
Landscape Office Manager
Jill serves in our Landscape Office Manager for our Landscape Design and Installation Department. One of Jill’s many attributes she provides to the Landscape Department is a comfortable presence, and works diligently and thoroughly to make sure all details and conversations throughout the Design and Installation phase are implemented. Jill resides in Johnson City, with her husband.
Adam Schrader
Landscape Crew Leader
Adam’s focus is on water gardens maintenance and installations and tree and shrubs installations. He resides in the Johnson City Community with his wife and two kids, and is quite the cook as well!