Trisha Bills
Company
C. Raker & Sons, Litchfield, Mich.
Job Title
Head Grower
Accomplishments
Supervises a team of 16 individuals and manages 11 acres of plugs, liners and finished containers; Helped develop a training program for employees with no horticulture background to become effective growers.
Extracurricular
Can”t live without: “”Coffeeespecially during our peak season.”” Favorite vacation spot: Charleston, S.C. “”I love the coastal atmosphere and southern food.””
Fun Facts
What”s on Trisha”s reading list?: “”I have an associate”s degree in literature, but I hate to read.”” But she is a big fan of Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan movies. “”I”m a hopeless romantic.””
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