Joan Hall, Grow Hub
Joan Hall

Head Custodian

I like everything. I was born and raised in Gainesville. I keep the palace up around here. Sweep the floors and do custodial work. I like listening to music, I like Michael Jackson and Diana Ross, and country too. I enjoy going out to eat, bowling, and visiting with my family and neighbors.

Herman Hale, Grow Hub
Herman Hale

Grounds Assistant

I was born and raised in Gainesville, and I am an FSU fan. I work at GROW HUB and do other landscaping on the side. I like weeding and mowing the best. In my free time, I like to ride my bike. I like making mosaics in art. 

Gwen Hicks, Grow Hub
Gwen Hicks

Nursery Assistant

I was born at Alachua General Hospital in Gainesville. I have two daughters and four grandkids. My dog’s name is Cain, he’s a bad dog. I like working at GROW HUB, and enjoy pulling weeds and working with the seeds-cleaning them and packaging them.. When I’m not working, I love to cook. I’m good at…

Charles Thomas, Grow Hub
Charles Thomas

Grounds & Equipment Supervisor

Caitlin Koval, Grow Hub
Caitlin Koval

Newsletter Editor

I love drawing and enjoy the art at GROW HUB. My favorite part of coming to work is being around people and helping out. I enjoy hanging out with friends when I am not at work. I also enjoy taking dogs to the dog park. My new service dog is a gold retriever named Hepburn.

Nursery Supervisor, Horticultural Therapist (HTR), Education & Outreach Coordinator

I am a registered Horticultural Therapist (HTR) with a background in psychology. I help oversee our vocational programming, staff development and youth programming. I started as an intern at GROW HUB in 2021 for my Horticulture Therapy certificate and then got hired part time to assist with all aspects of the nursery. Before GROW HUB…

Doris Klemm, Grow Hub
Doris Klemm

Nursery Supervisor

I love plants, travel and cooking. I’ve been in the nursery business since 1983, with my former business Harmony Gardens. I’ve been working part time at GROW HUB since 2019 and love it here!

Amy Puccio, Grow Hub
Amy Puccio

Horticulturist and Animal Caretaker

I’m from Hawthorne and have lived in Gainesville for about 4 years. I received the FNGLA horticulture certificate which has helped me at GROW HUB with all the plants. I have 5 dogs and a yard full of cats at home. I enjoy working with the donkeys. I like to crochet, listen to music, watch…