David Lewis


Son of Marge and Bob Lewis,Garden Center Manager/ Part Owner
Certified Nursery Professional

Dave has had "dirt under the fingernails" so to speak, since he was a little boy. Dave grew up in the family business and learned under two generations of ownership; his grandfather Max and his mother and father, Marge and Bob. Dave has always shown a love for the business and furthered his education by graduating with a Horticulture/Nursery Management degree from the University of Minnesota in 1995. Dave is also one of six certified nursery professionals on staff.

Dave worked for Gene Westphal in the garden center until starting full-time in the spring/summer of 1995. He made the transition to garden center manager in 1995 and has brought a lifetime of knowledge and experience in the garden industry to the business. Dave brings enthusiasm and a "hands on" management style to an ever-growing and changing business.

Dave and his wife Nikki live in Red Wing with their son, Zachary and their pets.

Kim Gronvall


Assistant Garden Center Manager
Certified Nursery Professional

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and started as the Assistant Manager of the Garden Center at Sargent's in the spring of 2004. My role at Sargent's involves creating displays, training employees on products and services and assisting customers. Answering tricky horticulture questions and assisting in the creation of a garden is my ideal day!

I really enjoy being able to work on garden projects, installing and maintaining landscapes. During college I helped to reconstruct the perennial plots to make the plots more educational friendly. I also worked two summers on the Sargent's landscaping crew and did my college internship working to maintain a display garden. I love to tinker around at home adding more to the gardens and attempting to keep the gardens weed free.

I am originally from Goodhue, but now live in Menomonie, WI with my husband, Karl.

Anne Matzek

Landscape Designer, Garden Care Manager, Marketing

Certified Nursery Professional

My name is Anne Matzek. I work in the landscape department doing design, computer drafting of landscape designs and also manage the garden care crew. Gardening is my passion. There's nothing better than tranforming a space into a green masterpiece!

I am the daughter of Lloyd and Julie Peterson. I would be considered a fourth generation Sargent. I initially learned to love the nursery industry while spending time at my grandparent's home, on the adjacent property. My grandmother, Carol Sargent, put me to work in her gardens and I'd sneak over to the nursery to get in on the action as I grew older. I worked here over my summers in high school and college. After college I pursued a career in graphic design, which I value greatly and still utilize at Sargent's. In March 2005 I returned to continue my passion for gardening and the family business.

I live near Diamond Bluff, WI with my husband Jared and my two children, Noah and Reese. I enjoy painting, sewing, family time and gardening during my spare time.

Trisha Hadler


Administrative Assistant,
Wedding Consultant, Designer
Since 1997

Trisha has been a member of our staff since 1997.  Trisha is our administrative assistant and also helps in the garden center creating beautiful flower arrangements and displays. Her creativity and talents are greatly utilized at Sargent's! She brings a quiet professionalism to her job and great enthusiasm for serving people.

When you call us Trisha will be the first voice you will hear and, when you e-mail us she will be answering most of your requests. 

As of 2006 Trisha also serves as one of our Wedding Consultants that will assist you in picking out the right flowers and accessories for your wedding or special event.

Trisha lives in Lake City, MN with her husband Jesse and three boys, Charlie and Logan and Everett

Joshua Holz 


Landscape Installation
Crew Leader
Certified Nursery Professional

Hi, I’ve been apart of the Landscape Department at Sargent’s Nursery since the Spring of 2001 as a Landscape Designer. In 2011 I began to lead installation crews, as well.   In high school I took a Landscape class and that was all it took to hook me.  I chose to further my education at the Dakota County Technical College and earned a degree in Landscape/Horticulture focusing on design.

I live in Cannon Falls with my wife Nicole and two children. In addition to my career in landscaping I also have a love for skiing and snowmobiling, baseball, fishing, camping and of course, gardening. 

Sargent’s Nursery has helped me broaden my skills in Landscape Design and I continually learn something new everyday by working with this extremely knowledgeable staff- not to mention the wide variety of work that we do.  All this makes Sargent’s a great place for me to work.

Logan Leonard


Landscape Installation and Plant Production
Since 2006

My name is Logan Leonard. I attended Dakota County Technical College for Horticulture and did my internships with Sargent's on the landscape crew. Now I work in the production greenhouse as well as with the landscape department. It's always so rewarding to see a project finished and the transformation we have made.

I love getting to work outside everyday and it's always something different. I also enjoy spending time with friends and family, gardening at home and expanding my knowledge of this industry.

Hans Ostergaard


Plant Specialist

My name is Hans Ostergaard and what’s the saying....... “I’ve come full circle.” I have been working in the nursery industry for most of my life. Starting in the early 70’s at a retail garden center on the east coast, then spending the past 32 years working for a wholesale nursery here in the mid-west. Most of that time as a sales representative for them. While working for the wholesale nursery grower, Sargent’s Nursery was one of my customers and I developed a close business relationship as well as personal friendships.

I started at Sargents in the spring of 2011 bringing me back to what got me hooked on the nursery industry in the beginning.

Now I get to help our retail customers select, plan and teach what plants will work for them, which is very rewarding. I love to let them know over the years I’ve grown just about every type of tree or shrub we sell in our nursery. But one thing about this business, you are always learning something new which is why I love it and have been involved for so long. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity here at Sargent’s working with their friendly professional staff.

My wife Terry and I live just south of Ellsworth which makes it a short drive to work. Terry, better known as Mrs O. is a 6th grade teacher in Ellsworth. We have two grown kids.

Sarah started with Sargents in 2005, working in the Garden Center. In 2011 she transitioned to the Landscape Department to pursue her creative side in landscape design and to utilize her knowlege of everything horticultural.

Sarah's background starts with her family's apple orchard business and includes an Applied Design degree from the University of Minnesota. She is also a Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor through University of Minnesota Extension Service. Sarah has a passion for native plants and prairie restoration.

We are very happy to have her wide array of talents at Sargent's. She is one of the many people that make Sargent's the leader in expert advice and customer service!

Roberto Carlos

Hi! My name is Roberto Carlos, and I work in the production greenhouse.

I am originally from El Salvador. I just moved to Red Wing to live here with my wife who is originally from Red Wing. I have a degree in International Relations from the University of El Salvador. In El Salvador as a hobby, I would always work on the landscaping and gardening projects on my family’s large farm.  I love being outside, though the Minnesota seasons have been a lot to get used to since moving from sunny El Salvador!

Tori Clark


Garden Center
Staff
Since 2009
Master
Gardener, Host of
KWNG Great
Gardens with Sargent's Nursery.

Tori is a wonderful part of our team at Sargent's. Since the spring of 2008 she has been working in the Garden Center answering questions and helping customers make appropriate plant selections for their landscape. She also hosts our Great Gardens Broadcasts on KWNG and creates and teaches most of our gardening classes!

Tori grew up in Wisconsin, helping her parents in the family vegetable and annual gardens. It wasn't until Tori and her husband purchased their first home, with a yard in need of serious attention, that the gardening bug really got her. Since then Tori’s interest in gardening has grown dramatically. Her last four years as a Dakota County Master Gardener have given Tori many great educational and hands-on opportunities to learn more about horticulture and to share her knowledge with others.

Tori lives south of Hastings with her husband and children where they tend to various gardens including perennials, annuals, shrubs, veggies, fruit trees and berries.

Ann Norton


Indoor Plant Greenhouse Manager
Since 1995

Ann has been working in the garden center since spring of 1995 and full-time as our indoor plant greenhouse manager since fall of 1996.

Ann brings energy and enthusiasm to the job everyday and is an excellent salesperson. She has many years of retail experience in the clothing industry and has brought her flair for selling to the garden center.

As Sargent's indoor plant greenhouse manager, she can connect you with the plant that best suits you and your indoor growing environment. Ann cares for many commercial indoor plants throughout the Red Wing community, coordinates Christmas and Easter plant sales with churches, and is also eager to help the individual customer.

Ann lives in Red Wing with her husband, Jeff and dog, Karley. They have two grown daughters.

Nancy Murphy


Sales Clerk
Since 1999

Hi my name is Nancy and you will often see me helping customers at Sargent’s Nursery. I really find the work here to be great since Sargent’s is a seasonal type of business I have slower winters so that I can visit my children and in the summers when it is busy, I get to work while the weather is great.

I am married and have three grown children.  I lived in Welch for over twenty years, but now reside in Ellsworth, WI.  I grew up in Red Wing and have spent most of my life in the area with the exception of 10 years on the East and West coasts while my husband was in the Navy.  My past experience has been in retail in Red Wing.  I studied at the University of Minnesota and received my business degree.  I was also lucky enough to work with the University system but didn't find the commute desirable.

That’s when I found Sargent’s Nursery.  Here I enjoy the work and I get involved with planting of perennials in the spring and working in the retail garden center the rest of the year.  My job is a never-ending learning experience.

Gene Westphal 


Gardening Expert
Since 1977

Gene has been with the nursery since 1977 and served as our garden center manager until his semi-retirement in 1995.

Katie Casci

Garden Care
Crew Leader 
Certified Nursery Professional

Hi! My name is Katie Casci.  I am the Garden Care Crew Leader, so I am the person you will see around town working in home and business gardens.  I was born and raised in Elk Mound, WI, just outside of Eau Claire.  I attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls where I obtained my Bachelors of Science in Professional Horticulture. 

I have worked at Sargents since the summer of 2010, and I love the ever-changing seasons and variety of duties I get to perform.   I live here in Red Wing with my husband, Tony, and our two cats. I look forward to working with you in the future!

Laurie Anderson


Office Assistant/
Annual Designer  Extraordinaire 
Since 1997