Staff - Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Tom Underwood
Executive Director

Julia Adams
Senior Horticulturist—Japanese Garden

Katelyn Bahr
Horticulturist—Specialty Gardens

Stephanie Banks
Chief Financial Officer

Michele Blackmon
Accounting Manager

Rachael Daughtry
Library and Information Services Manager

Dawn DeFrank
Donor Services Coordinator

Kensley Freeman
Development Associate

Penney Hartline
Director of Development

Amelia Haas
Office Coordinator

Parker Henson
Volunteer Coordinator

Holly Jachimowski
Horticulturist

Ashleigh Jones
Communications & Marketing Associate

Cassia Kesler
Director of Communications & Marketing

Ashely Grace Passey
Programs & Registration Coordinator

Terry Phillips
Horticulturist—Kaul Wildflower Garden

Kendra Poleshek
Education Programs Manager

Drew Rickel
Donor Relations Officer

Ianthe’ Smith
Community Engagement Associate

Rebecca Stivender
Director of Education and Community Engagement

Jane Underwood
Director of Gardens Support