Our People

Pyramid's most valuable asset is our talented and knowledgeable staff. Through motivation and responsibility, we strive to develop win-win relationships with our suppliers, employees, and most Importantly -- our customers. Each department, through cooperation and close communication, strives to maintain our very high standards, ensuring consistent customer satisfaction.

	Fred Van Wingerden - President & CEO Founded Pyramid Flowers with a vision of producing hard-to-grow specialty cut flowers. A graduate of Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, he has refined his knowledge and dedication to constantly raise the standard through employing and motivating experienced individuals. He is married to Edith, who shares his love and interest for the business and has two children named Marcos and Silvia. Fred enjoys running and playing tennis in his spare time. Email Fred

	Mary Nelson - Accounting Manager/Human Resources Mary has been with Pyramid Flowers since October 1995. She likes working with numbers and helping people, being bilingual has been a great asset to the company. She lives in Camarillo and has four grown sons. Mary and her husband Mike belong to a camping club and keep busy with home improvement projects and bowling. She also likes to relax by gardening. Email Mary

	Larry D. Mercer - Operations Manager Larry attended Ventura College then worked for a dairy where he managed several departments including shipping & receiving, purchasing and distribution. He joined Pyramid in May 2000 as packing house manager. Currently he is Operations Manager. Larry and his wife Sofia have two daughters named Renee and Monica. He and his family enjoy traveling, water skiing and golf. Email Larry

	Marius Leemhuis - Production Manager Marius joined Pyramid Flowers in 1993 and has played a major role in the expansion of the company in the 1990's. Marius is in charge of growing all of the varieties of cut flowers that Pyramid produces and prides himself on growing a high quality product. Marius is constantly working to improve Pyramid's products as well as introduce new varieties of cut flowers to the market. Marius has worked as a grower in five different states across the country, and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Pyramid. Email Marius

	Jennifer Rogers - Customer Service Jennifer is California native, attended CAL-POLY State University majoring in Ornamental Horticulture, and has been in the floral industry since 1992. She is married with two beautiful children. Enjoys many outdoor sports, especially USC football. Email Jennifer

	Megan Thompson - Customer Service Megan Thompson was born and raised in Ventura California and has been with Pyramid Flowers since August of 2009. She attended Ventura College with a focus on business management. Megan likes to keep busy with camping adventures, traveling, baking, hiking, off-road racing and photography. Email Megan

	Sara Miranda - Office Assistant Sara has been with Pyramid Flowers since 1996 and has worked in all departments pertaining to shipping quality flowers nation wide. She is married to Gerardo and they have three beautiful children.