About Us | Montana | Great Bear Native Plants

MEET the TEAM!

Alex Hibala: Hort Support

Collects, treats and germinates seed, maintains seed inventory
Jeanne has more than 20 years experience as a horticultural professional both in the nursery and seed collection
Jeanne can often be identified by the amount of seed chaff in her hair and her expertise in converting metric to imperial, and vice versa.

Mike Thomas: Technical Sales, Reclamation and Commercial Landscaping

Lead on reclamation and restoration projects
M.S. Geology, University of Montana – Missoula
Mike has over 20 years experience in forest and restoration planting; in-depth knowledge of native plant production and native plant community restoration; experience with permit compliance, remote site project management, mining and mineral exploration operations
Mike's passion and curse is wetland plant ID- sometimes to the chagrin of the rest of the team.

Tricia Scanlon: Lead Propagator

Lead on propagation of seedlings from seed and cuttings
B.S. Microbiology and Biotech- Missouri State University
Tricia has spent the last couple years hiding out as an organic farmer and chili-roaster
Tricia has the lowest carbon footprint on the team and rarely takes up a parking space!

Shout out to wonderful seasonal staff that help make Great Bear Native Plants a fun and rewarding place to work.

Oversees nursery and landscaping sales in addition to working hands-on with the materials
B.S. Ecological Restoration and B.S. Resource Conservation, University of Montana - Missoula
Before this post, Aimee studied and worked in post-fire ecology, noxious weed management, and threatened and endangered plants in Northern California, Montana, Idaho, and Florida
When she is not at the greenhouse, she is either on the river, on her skis, in the mountains or at the piano, all with her pup, Juniper

Kathy Kelley: Owner and President & Secretary

949-291-4179

B.S. Health Sciences, Chapman University
Over 30 years working in sales and customer service
25 years business management
Outside of the nursery, Kathy likes to hike, cook, and drink delicious wine (sometimes all three at once!)

Tim Dickinson: Owner and VP of Sales, Marketing, & Operations

B.S. Forestry, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Over 35 years working in sales and customer service in varied fields
Tim spends most of his free time outdoors hiking, snow skiing, and gardening around the West
This opportunity brings his professional goals full circle! As he has always dreamed of owning and working in a nursery.