Our Team
At your service.
From one item to an entire installation, our seasoned nursery specialists are ready to work with you to place an order or answer a question about your landscape project.
Just contact us or give us a call at 650.755.2330. You could also do the old-fashioned thing and stop by to see for yourself what we’ve grown into over 150 years.
Leadership
Don Baldocchi
President
As a third generation Californian and second generation San Franciscan, Don is also President of Pacific Nurseries.
He earned his degree in ornamental horticulture at the University of California, Davis. His hands-on experience includes 15 years of success as a landscape contractor.
Don gives back and remains connected to the landscape community through education, support and involvement in organizations including Pacific Horticulture and the San Francisco Botanical Garden. His “feel good” satisfaction comes from knowing the Bay Area is greener and more beautiful by helping his customers succeed.
Julie Baldocchi
Vice President
After 15 years of running a successful commercial photography business, Julie came to Pacific Nurseries in 1997 when she and Don Baldocchi bought the company.
Currently she works remotely with the management team on strategic planning, business operations and marketing. In her free time, she enjoys being a board member of Point Blue Conservation Science, photography, volunteer ski patrolling, biking, cow-girling and cooking.
After 15 years of running a successful commercial photography business, Julie came to Pacific Nurseries in 1997 when she and Don Baldocchi bought the company.
Currently she works remotely with the management team on strategic planning, business operations and marketing. In her free time, she enjoys being a board member of Point Blue Conservation Science, photography, volunteer ski patrolling, biking, cow-girling and cooking.
Will Baldocchi
Chief of Staff
Will developed a close connection to nature early on while exploring his father’s landscaping job sites and being quizzed on the genus and species of plants while hiking Mt. Tam.
With a background as a touring musician and tour manager, Will has gained experience in team management, collaboration, and organization through his years performing and traveling internationally. Recently joining the Pacific Nurseries’ team, Will’s focus is on operations management as he proudly continues the tradition of supplying the Bay Area with high-quality landscape material.
Nothing makes him happier than to drive through San Francisco and see Pacific Nurseries’ plants adding to the beauty and charm of the city he grew up in.
Will developed a close connection to nature early on while exploring his father’s landscaping job sites and being quizzed on the genus and species of plants while hiking Mt. Tam.
With a background as a touring musician and tour manager, Will has gained experience in team management, collaboration, and organization through his years performing and traveling internationally. Recently joining the Pacific Nurseries’ team, Will’s focus is on operations management as he proudly continues the tradition of supplying the Bay Area with high-quality landscape material.
Nothing makes him happier than to drive through San Francisco and see Pacific Nurseries’ plants adding to the beauty and charm of the city he grew up in.
Customer Service | Sales
Sophia Blocher
Customer Service + Sales
Sophia earned her degree in Sustainable Landscape Management and Design from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. As a member of our sales team, she brings hands-on experience from her work in commercial landscaping and irrigation design. She is interested in helping landscape professionals get all the plants that they need to make their project a success. And she looks forward to eventually getting the whole office to dress up in costume for Halloween.
Sophia earned her degree in Sustainable Landscape Management and Design from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. As a member of our sales team, she brings hands-on experience from her work in commercial landscaping and irrigation design. She is interested in helping landscape professionals get all the plants that they need to make their project a success. And she looks forward to eventually getting the whole office to dress up in costume for Halloween.
Jason Fuller
Customer Service + Sales
Jason has worked in Bay Area nurseries for over thirty years. Before arriving at Pacific Nurseries, Jason started his career in greens keeping at the Half Moon Bay links. He also has expertise in field growing cut flowers and has years of retail experience and problem solving at local nurseries including a position as assistant manager.
Jason has worked in Bay Area nurseries for over thirty years. Before arriving at Pacific Nurseries, Jason started his career in greens keeping at the Half Moon Bay links. He also has expertise in field growing cut flowers and has years of retail experience and problem solving at local nurseries including a position as assistant manager.
Julia Saelee
Sales Associate
Julia joins Pacific Nurseries as a Sales Assistant. She earned her degree in Community and Regional Development at UC Davis and is passionate about volunteering in and giving back to her ethnic Iu Mien community.
Her interest in plants started with collecting succulents and has expanded to growing her own food. She hopes to expand her garden and to also raise bees and chickens in the future. Her favorite gardening quote is: “We may think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us” by Jenny Uglow.
Julia joins Pacific Nurseries as a Sales Assistant. She earned her degree in Community and Regional Development at UC Davis and is passionate about volunteering in and giving back to her ethnic Iu Mien community.
Her interest in plants started with collecting succulents and has expanded to growing her own food. She hopes to expand her garden and to also raise bees and chickens in the future. Her favorite gardening quote is: “We may think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us” by Jenny Uglow.
David Calibo
Inventory Management
David has been with Pacific Nurseries since 2006 and is responsible for inventory tracking as well as sales. David earned a degree in Horticulture and also majored in vegetable production.
He enjoys growing and the production dimensions of the plant business. His history includes owning an orchid and honeybee business. He is currently interested in the many varieties of water-saving succulents.
David has been with Pacific Nurseries since 2006 and is responsible for inventory tracking as well as sales. David earned a degree in Horticulture and also majored in vegetable production.
He enjoys growing and the production dimensions of the plant business. His history includes owning an orchid and honeybee business. He is currently interested in the many varieties of water-saving succulents.
Brendon Lo
Sales Associate
With an unexpected sweet twist of fate, Brendon discovered his passions in plants and horticulture and decided to pursue academic achievements at CCSF’s Horticulture Department after decade-long careers in business, technology, and management. Brendon loves visiting and contemplating in gardens, large or small, and hopes to travel around the world to see as many as possible. Armed with his experiences, Brendon is eager to help transform the world to an even more amazing place, one plant at a time.
With an unexpected sweet twist of fate, Brendon discovered his passions in plants and horticulture and decided to pursue academic achievements at CCSF’s Horticulture Department after decade-long careers in business, technology, and management. Brendon loves visiting and contemplating in gardens, large or small, and hopes to travel around the world to see as many as possible. Armed with his experiences, Brendon is eager to help transform the world to an even more amazing place, one plant at a time.
Astrid Edmondson
Customer Service + Sales
Astrid came to Pacific Nurseries after working as a maintenance landscaper for many Bay Area customers. She honed her long-time love of plants into a science through work in the field and classes with the phenomenal professors at CCSF Horticulture Department.
Her experience as a legal secretary and years of customer service make her efficient and attentive. As a former florist, she also has a special love for unusual flowers.
Astrid came to Pacific Nurseries after working as a maintenance landscaper for many Bay Area customers. She honed her long-time love of plants into a science through work in the field and classes with the phenomenal professors at CCSF Horticulture Department.
Her experience as a legal secretary and years of customer service make her efficient and attentive. As a former florist, she also has a special love for unusual flowers.
Andre Schad
Plant Production + Maintenance
Andre joined Pacific Nurseries in 2015 and he is responsible for the health of our large plant inventory. He concentrates his efforts on plant nutrition and biological control.
For over thirty years, he has worked in the nursery and greenhouse industries as a devoted supporter of independent small business and entrepreneurship.
Andre joined Pacific Nurseries in 2015 and he is responsible for the health of our large plant inventory. He concentrates his efforts on plant nutrition and biological control.
For over thirty years, he has worked in the nursery and greenhouse industries as a devoted supporter of independent small business and entrepreneurship.
Mario De Grande
Stock Manager
Mario worked for Pacific Nurseries as a teenager, then started and ran his own landscape business for 23 years before moving on to owning and operating a retail nursery for the next ten years.
He has now returned to his roots at Pacific Nurseries, bringing a myriad of experiences and a rich understanding of the needs of landscape contractors. In his spare time he enjoys fishing and playing golf with his friends.
Mario worked for Pacific Nurseries as a teenager, then started and ran his own landscape business for 23 years before moving on to owning and operating a retail nursery for the next ten years.
He has now returned to his roots at Pacific Nurseries, bringing a myriad of experiences and a rich understanding of the needs of landscape contractors. In his spare time he enjoys fishing and playing golf with his friends.
Office | Administration
Jenny Lombardo
Financial Controller
As financial controller, Jenny focuses on the management and accounting operations at PN. She enjoys the financial analysis, performing internal audits and embraces the challenges of problem solving.
With her seasoned accounting background, Jenny provides timely and relevant reports to the management team as well as to external users. She works closely with the management team to create monthly and annual reports which provide not only a sense of personal satisfaction, but support Pacific Nurseries’ growth in the industry. In her free time, Jenny enjoys travel, hiking and patio gardening.
As financial controller, Jenny focuses on the management and accounting operations at PN. She enjoys the financial analysis, performing internal audits and embraces the challenges of problem solving.
With her seasoned accounting background, Jenny provides timely and relevant reports to the management team as well as to external users. She works closely with the management team to create monthly and annual reports which provide not only a sense of personal satisfaction, but support Pacific Nurseries’ growth in the industry. In her free time, Jenny enjoys travel, hiking and patio gardening.
Irene Pineda
Human Resources Manager
Irene serves as Manager of Human Resources at Pacific Nurseries. Her past experience includes over 15 years in a variety of management positions in the Food and Produce Industry.
Irene has brought great efficiency and a calm presence to our offices and is bilingual as well. In her free time, Irene enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and eating out at new restaurants.
Irene serves as Manager of Human Resources at Pacific Nurseries. Her past experience includes over 15 years in a variety of management positions in the Food and Produce Industry.
Irene has brought great efficiency and a calm presence to our offices and is bilingual as well. In her free time, Irene enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and eating out at new restaurants.
Cathy Rampley
Accounting | AR
As an experienced business administrator with a keen interest in supporting Pacific Nurseries’ daily operations, organization, and efficiency, Cathy looks forward to providing the best possible support to the staff and customers while gaining insight into the industry. With over 20 years in the field of education, she developed a love of helping others grow and flourish and applies that to her business operations through considerate interaction with others and thoughtful decision making. Cathy is a third generation San Franciscan who loves spending time with her horse, her family, cooking for others, listening to music, flower arranging, and doing anything outdoors. “The Earth laughs in flowers”—Ralph Waldo Emerson
As an experienced business administrator with a keen interest in supporting Pacific Nurseries’ daily operations, organization, and efficiency, Cathy looks forward to providing the best possible support to the staff and customers while gaining insight into the industry. With over 20 years in the field of education, she developed a love of helping others grow and flourish and applies that to her business operations through considerate interaction with others and thoughtful decision making. Cathy is a third generation San Franciscan who loves spending time with her horse, her family, cooking for others, listening to music, flower arranging, and doing anything outdoors. “The Earth laughs in flowers”—Ralph Waldo Emerson
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