William Claussen’s hard work and perseverance, combined with the partnership and equally hard work of Chris Conant, has made Claussen’s what it is today. Claussen’s Florist and Greenhouse has expanded into one of the most successful plant growers in Vermont. We have been locally growing top quality plants ~ a William Claussen tradition ~ since 1972.
We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated team of hardworking and caring individuals on staff.
Most of our talented employees have been with us for one or more decades. Below are just a few of our workers. You will also find photos of our Commercial Division by visiting our Commercial tab.
We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated team of hardworking and caring individuals on staff.
Most of our talented employees have been with us for one or more decades. Below are just a few of our workers. You will also find photos of our Commercial Division by visiting our Commercial tab.
William Claussen
President
In 1972, an industrious man named William Claussen came to Vermont and started his own nursery and garden center. He built the greenhouses with the help of his energetic staff. From morning until night, through sweat and tears, he had a vision. For years, Bill worked on making his dreams come true. From the beginning, he ran the cash registers, did the books, cared for the plants and managed the entire business almost single-handedly. Bill is an astute business man with a firm touch. He knew what his goals were and did not stop until he reached them and more. His kind of energy is what our company is built on today. Although he is semi-retired, Bill remains the inspiration and backbone of our company.
President
In 1972, an industrious man named William Claussen came to Vermont and started his own nursery and garden center. He built the greenhouses with the help of his energetic staff. From morning until night, through sweat and tears, he had a vision. For years, Bill worked on making his dreams come true. From the beginning, he ran the cash registers, did the books, cared for the plants and managed the entire business almost single-handedly. Bill is an astute business man with a firm touch. He knew what his goals were and did not stop until he reached them and more. His kind of energy is what our company is built on today. Although he is semi-retired, Bill remains the inspiration and backbone of our company.
Chris Conant
Vice President
E-mail: cconant@claussens.com
Chris Conant came on board with Bill in the late 70's. A young man with the energy of three people, Chris had visions of his own. He wanted to help take this company into the future. With his innovative ideas, Chris has taken over the torch at Claussen’s and has brought the company into the 21st century. Chris is the first one in (sometimes at 3:00 AM!), and he’s always the last one to leave. He is the epitome of a hard worker and is not afraid to get his hands dirty.
Vice President
E-mail: cconant@claussens.com
Chris Conant came on board with Bill in the late 70's. A young man with the energy of three people, Chris had visions of his own. He wanted to help take this company into the future. With his innovative ideas, Chris has taken over the torch at Claussen’s and has brought the company into the 21st century. Chris is the first one in (sometimes at 3:00 AM!), and he’s always the last one to leave. He is the epitome of a hard worker and is not afraid to get his hands dirty.
Mark Storch
General/Commercial Manager
E-mail: mark@claussens.com
Mark Storch has been with Claussen’s since March 1982. Mark has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the horticultural industry. He heads our commercial division with good judgment and expertise which strengthens Claussen’s Quality Product philosophy. His organizational skills and leadership have helped make our company what it is today. Mark is willing to accommodate any special requests you may have, because quite simply, he’s a nice guy!
General/Commercial Manager
E-mail: mark@claussens.com
Mark Storch has been with Claussen’s since March 1982. Mark has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the horticultural industry. He heads our commercial division with good judgment and expertise which strengthens Claussen’s Quality Product philosophy. His organizational skills and leadership have helped make our company what it is today. Mark is willing to accommodate any special requests you may have, because quite simply, he’s a nice guy!
Mike Kramer
Commercial Facilitator
E-mail: mike@claussens.com
Mike joined our Commercial team in March of 2010. With a bright smile and positive attitude, he handles everything to do with our commercial accounts. He processes orders from intake to hand selecting plants to sleeving then loading them on our delivery trucks. He may even occasionally deliver your order to you from time to time. Mike is very well organized and enjoys working with our wholesale customers.
Commercial Facilitator
E-mail: mike@claussens.com
Mike joined our Commercial team in March of 2010. With a bright smile and positive attitude, he handles everything to do with our commercial accounts. He processes orders from intake to hand selecting plants to sleeving then loading them on our delivery trucks. He may even occasionally deliver your order to you from time to time. Mike is very well organized and enjoys working with our wholesale customers.
Left to right: Brenda, Lee and Sarah (not pictured Cheryl & Verna)
Floral Artists/Garden Center Personnel
E-mail: flowers@claussens.com
These are a few of the friendly faces you see when you enter our Garden Center on Main Street. Brenda, Cheryl, Lee, Sarah and Verna have spent countless years serving the needs of our customers. These talented artists create the ever changing displays throughout our retail space and have a vast array of horticulture knowledge. Brenda, Sarah, Cheryl, and Verna are also experienced floral designers creating exquisite arrangements!
Floral Artists/Garden Center Personnel
E-mail: flowers@claussens.com
These are a few of the friendly faces you see when you enter our Garden Center on Main Street. Brenda, Cheryl, Lee, Sarah and Verna have spent countless years serving the needs of our customers. These talented artists create the ever changing displays throughout our retail space and have a vast array of horticulture knowledge. Brenda, Sarah, Cheryl, and Verna are also experienced floral designers creating exquisite arrangements!
Lori King
Head of 'Integrated Pest Management' (IPM)
E-mail: Lori@claussens.com
Lori is one of our Production Team who remains the driving force behind the scenes. Their combined excellence is what gives Claussen's Greenhouse the edge in the plant world. They care about what they are producing and they take pride in the quality of our plants. Hats off to them and their crews for bringing so much beauty into the lives of so many people by producing top-quality plants. Check out Lori (at 9 minutes and 51 seconds) in this wonderful Across the Fence video with UVM regarding 'Bugs and Biological Controls'.
Head of 'Integrated Pest Management' (IPM)
E-mail: Lori@claussens.com
Lori is one of our Production Team who remains the driving force behind the scenes. Their combined excellence is what gives Claussen's Greenhouse the edge in the plant world. They care about what they are producing and they take pride in the quality of our plants. Hats off to them and their crews for bringing so much beauty into the lives of so many people by producing top-quality plants. Check out Lori (at 9 minutes and 51 seconds) in this wonderful Across the Fence video with UVM regarding 'Bugs and Biological Controls'.
Teri Lamphere
Human Resource Manager
Accounts Receivable
E-mail: Teri@claussens.com
Teri is our Human Resources Manager and Accounts Receivable Specialist who joined our team in May of 1998. She has over 30 years of office and bookkeeping experience and
maintains our wholesale and retail accounts, hiring process, and payroll.
She is also our resident photographer for the majority of our website.
Human Resource Manager
Accounts Receivable
E-mail: Teri@claussens.com
Teri is our Human Resources Manager and Accounts Receivable Specialist who joined our team in May of 1998. She has over 30 years of office and bookkeeping experience and
maintains our wholesale and retail accounts, hiring process, and payroll.
She is also our resident photographer for the majority of our website.
Ali Lapierre
Office Manager
Accounts Payable
E-mail: Ali@claussens.com
Ali joined the family business full time in 2006 after helping out during her school years. She handles the accounts payable, advertising, donations and is an executive assistant to Chris and Bill. Ali maintains our website, Instagram, Facebook and Mega Monday activity.
Office Manager
Accounts Payable
E-mail: Ali@claussens.com
Ali joined the family business full time in 2006 after helping out during her school years. She handles the accounts payable, advertising, donations and is an executive assistant to Chris and Bill. Ali maintains our website, Instagram, Facebook and Mega Monday activity.
