Jere White
The King of Green -

With a Masters Degree in Biology from Stanford University and over 30 years of experience in the Nursery and Horticultural Industries, Jere knows what he's talking about when it comes to plants. As the owner of White Forest Nursery and host of KERN - 1180 Garden Party Radio Show, making people successful in the garden is his ultimate goal. Making gardening fun and easy is what it’s all about. Because of that, Jere utilized his horticultural knowledge and expertise to develop the soil treatments GardenMax, TurfMax, and PenMax Plus. These soil treatments were developed with the beginner gardener in mind to bring success to everyone in the garden.

Rita White
Owner -

Scouring the country from Los Angeles and Las Vegas to Atlanta and Chicago, Rita is meticulous in her selection of fine gift items she brings into our gift shop. Unique items from around the world can be found here. Though much of her efforts can be seen inside our gift shop, Rita is a major influence on White Forest's "creative side" which can be seen throughout the nursery. One example of these fun things to see are Rita's baby desert tortoises named Turt and Urtle both of whom she can never resist showing off to all the kids.

Sharon Kaye
Bookkeeper & Procedure -

Sharon works behind the scenes keeping our i’s dotted and t’s crossed. Keeping the State happy and making sure we are in the black is a tough job! Keeping our books straight and keeping the office running smoothly, Sharon is a great asset to our team.

Jaime Humecky
Gift Room Specialist & Cashier-

One of the more challenging positions in the nursery, Jaime is quickly learning all the details of managing our extensive gift room. When you have a question on the phone or suggestions for any home décor, Jaime can help you find what you are looking for.