Our staff includes certified pesticide applicators and certified backflow inspectors. Green Biz is proud to have a team of talented and dedicated individuals, trained in the latest horticulture and landscaping techniques and technology.
Meet the Green Biz Team
Company Executives
Charles Allen IV – CEO/Founder
- North Carolina Certified Plantsman
- North Carolina Registered Landscape Contractor
- North Carolina Licensed Pesticide Applicator
- Founding Member of the Cape Fear Botanical Garden
-Head of Site Selection Committee - Out Standing in His Field (most of time)
Cindy Allen – CFO/Co-Founder
Cindy Allen is the financial operations officer and corporate secretary & treasurer. Mrs Allen is a co-founder of the business, begun in 1979. As such, she has been instrumental in the organizations financial health and growth. Minnesota born, Mrs Allen came to Fayetteville, NC thirty one years ago.
Charles “Charlie” Allen V -Vice President of Operations
Charlie Allen is the second generation of Allen’s to enter the Green Biz Family. With more than 16 years of experience, Mr. Allen has been working with Green Biz since July of 1992.
Mr. Allen is also responsible for:
• Multimedia Projects
• Quality Control
• Customer/Client Relations
• Safety Operations
• Website Development
Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in Horticultural Science, North Carolina State University, 2005
• Master of Business Administration, Methodist University, 2011
• Registered Landscape Contractor
• North Carolina Certified Plant Professional
• North Carolina Licensed Pesticide Applicator
• Certified Backflow Inspector
Professional Organizations:
• North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association
• North Carolina Landscape Contractor’s Association
• Turfgrass Council of North Carolina
• Southern Nurserymen’s Association
• American Nursery and Landscape Association
Nursery Staff
Blaze Podgorski – Nursery Operations Manager
With over 20 years in Nursery experience, Blaze’s experience will help you get your order filled with the highest quality plants we have to offer.
Dennis Holder – Nursery Facilities Manager
Dennis has been with the Green Biz team since 1982 and has as wealth of knowledge that will help you meet your wholesale needs.
• Nursery Operations
• Nursery crew management
• Retail and Wholesale Sales
• Customer Relations
• Ordering
• Loading and Delivery Crews
• Inventory
• Site Facilities
Qualifications:
• Over 25 years in the Green Industry.
Professional Development:
• North Carolina Certified Plant Professional
• Extensive growing experience and nursery production in North Carolina
• North Carolina Certified Pesticide Applicator
Professional Organizations:
• Johnston County Nursery Association
• NC Nursery and Landscaping Association
• Southern Nurserymen’s Association
• American Nursery and Landscape Association
Alan Jackson – Nursery Supervisor/Grower
New to the Green Biz team, Alan’s leadership in the field have helped Green Biz’s plants to reach their highest quality level in years.
Landscape/Maintenance Staff
Brian Jammer – Landscape/Maintenance Division Manager
Brian Jammer is originally from Reese, Michigan. Mr. Jammer has been on the Green Biz team since August of 2006.
• Daily Operations of the Landscape Department
• Landscape Site Supervision
• Customer/Client Relations
• Landscape Sales/Design
• Crew Operations
Qualifications:
• Associate Degree in Applied Science – Landscape Architecture,
Lansing Community College, Michigan, 2006
• Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester
• DuPont Safety Certification
Professional Organizations:
• North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association
• Turfgrass Council of North Carolina
• American Nursery and Landscape Association
Bond Jordan – Landscape Supervisor
With over 25 years of experience most of them with Green Biz, you can count on Bond to ensure that your project is completely to the highest expectations.
• Landscape Crew/Site Operations
• Customer/Client Relations
• Irrigation/ Drainage/ Hardscape Design and Sales
Qualifications:
• 25 Years in the Green Industry
• North Carolina Certified Plantsman
• Licensed Pesticide Applicator
• Rainbird School of Irrigation Service Certification
• Certified Belgard Hardscape Installer
• Certified Segmatal Wall Installer
Professional Organizations:
• North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association
• Turfgrass Council of North Carolina
• Southern Nurserymen’s Association
• American Nursery and Landscape Association
