Meet The Team

- Management and Staff -

Mark Sellew

President
(860) 234-6713

Another spring is upon us, bringing excitement, cautious optimism, and a renewed sense of urgency for the challenges ahead. T... [More Info]

Lisa Sellew

Vice President
(860) 468-6004

I have been deeply connected to Prides Corner Farms since marrying my husband, Mark Sellew, in 1984. Early on, my involvement... [More Info]

Alison Storm

Marketing Manager
(860) 213-1490

I am originally from Idaho and started my horticulture career working on my graduate thesis with the USDA Forest Service in C... [More Info]

Wholesale Yard Manager - Cromwell Location
(860) 777-5705

I have fond memories working at Prides Corner with my friends during our summer breaks in high school and parts of college.&#... [More Info]

James Harlow

Wholesale Yard Manager - Lebanon Location
(860) 468-6066
(860) 234-7182

The most satisfying part of my job is when a customer sends me a picture of a finished landscape including the plants that I ... [More Info]

Juan Rojas

Plant Health Manager
(860) 464-6040
(860) 861-4664

I started to work at Prides Corner Farm 20 years ago in the plant health department as an applicator. Through the years I was... [More Info]

Ray DeFeo

Sales Manager and Rep for ME, NH, VT, and Western MA, Liveroof Representative
(800) 437-5168 ext. 6052

Since joining Prides Corner Farms in 2007 as a sales representative, my role has expanded alongside the company’s growt... [More Info]

Sebby Ruffino

Propagation and Production Manager
(860) 468-6048
(860) 642-4155

I was born and raised in central Connecticut and have been a member of the Prides Corner Farms’ team since graduating c... [More Info]

Todd Shorts

Controller
(860) 468-6001

I live in Colchester, CT with my wife. I enjoy golf, working around the yard and spend time with my 3 grandkids.

Ben Sellew

Sales Rep for Mass
(860) 213-2028

My journey at Prides began in 2005, working in the field and on the loading docks during my high school summers. Growing up i... [More Info]

Dahianna Rodriguez

Human Resources Senior Manager
860-468-6011

I was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Connecticut. I love spending time with my three children, playing UNO, dancing, build... [More Info]

- Prides Corner Farms Customer Service -

Ray DeFeo

Ben Sellew

Sales Rep for Mass
(860) 213-2028

My journey at Prides began in 2005, working in the field and on the loading docks during my high school summers. Growing up i... [More Info]

Adrian Mendez

Inside Sales Rep.
(860) 468-6019
(860) 234-0344

I started working at Prides in 2014 in the shipping department. During my time here I got to learn about the various plants w... [More Info]

Chris Valley

Sales Rep. for CT, and RI
(800) 437-5168 ext. 6055
(860) 234-6907

I have been working with plants full time for 26 years now. My plant career started as an employee of Holdridge Farm Nursery ... [More Info]

Christian Garcia

Inside Sales Rep.
860-468-6060
860-710-8512

I’ve been at Prides Corner Farms since April 2021. In my short time here Prides Corner Farms has been very welcoming an... [More Info]

Delilah Colon

Inside Sales Representative
(860) 468-6051
(860) 710-8510

I live in a small city in Eastern CT best known for its Frog Bridge and old textile mills. In my free time I love exploring n... [More Info]

Heather Nixon

Inside Sales Rep.
(860) 468-6070

Hey there! My name is Heather, and I’m so excited to meet you! A little about me—I grew up in a small town where... [More Info]

Hugh Davis

Sales Representive
847-942-5680

I got bit by the plant bug in 1984 in my Woody Plants course during my third year at college. Since then I’ve never sto... [More Info]

Jake Voelker

Sales Rep. for Western NY, Western PA, and Ohio
(800) 487-5168 ext.6049
(860) 383-9074

I have been in the horticultural world since 1998. I attended SUNY Cobleskill in upstate NY and got a degree in Landscape dev... [More Info]

Karissa Carrion

Sales Rep. for Central & Southern NJ, Eastern PA, DE, MD, Northern VA
(860) 222-5032

I was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico and moved to Eastern Connecticut when I was a child. I started my journey with Prides Corne... [More Info]

Linette Harlow

Inside Sales
(860) 234-6721
860-468-6076

I live in Eastern CT with my husband and two sons. When away from the farm I enjoy hiking, camping, scrapbooking, garde... [More Info]

Matt Phillips

Inside Sales Rep.
860-234-0023

I have come to Prides after many years on the retail sides of things as a buyer, merchandiser, and manager. I absolutely love... [More Info]

Michelt Gonzalez

Inside Sales Rep
(860) 468-6023
(860) 234-9754

I live in New London CT, an island girl from the Dominican Republic so I definitely enjoy the hot summer days at the beach. I... [More Info]

Miranda Lucas

Inside Sales Rep.
(860) 468-6022
(860) 213-0542

I’ve been working at Prides since September of 2017. From a very young age I enjoyed helping my mom in the garden... [More Info]

Stephanie Butterick

Sales Rep for Eastern NY and Northern NJ
(800) 437-5168 ext. 6018
(860) 884-5493

I’m originally from Texas, but I now call beautiful Connecticut home. I began my journey at Prides seventeen years ago ... [More Info]

- Cromwell Yard Customer Service -

Jack Sellew

Briana Standing

Sales Representative - Cromwell Location
(860) 468-0517
(860) 635-0856

I live in Central Connecticut with my two daughters, son, and husband. When I'm not busy with family life, you'll find me eit... [More Info]

Chapman Judkins

Sales Representative - Cromwell Location
(860) 468-0518
(860) 237-7242

I started working at Prides in the summer of 2020 with absolutely no knowledge of plants. During my time here, working direct... [More Info]

Craig Holmes

Sales Representative - Cromwell Location
(860) 468-6518
(860) 333-7423

Dayton Durley

Sales Rep- Cromwell Location
860-468-0522 x 6522

I grew up in a small town in south central Connecticut. I currently live with my girlfriend Kristen and our cat Felix. Outsid... [More Info]

Grace Terranova

Office Adminstrator Cromwell Location
(860) 468-0520

Kurt Hermann

Sales Representative - Cromwell Location
(860) 635-6517

I am excited to be part of the Prides Corner sales team after over 17 years with another nursery. I live in Hebron with... [More Info]

Sam Burdick

Inside Sales Representative
860-468-0525

I live in the “Quiet Corner” of Connecticut. In my free time I love being active like running, hiking, and of cou... [More Info]

Meet The Team

Our dedicated teams at Prides Corner work tirelessly to meet your needs and drive your success. From attentive sales assistance to top-tier plants and seamless shipping logistics, we've got you covered. Your success is our sole focus, and we're committed to delivering excellence every day.

- Management and Staff -

- Prides Corner Farms Customer Service -

- Cromwell Yard Customer Service -

- Lebanon Yard Customer Service -