Sales Team
At TERRA NOVA®, our Sales Team is more than just a group of experts they’re the friendly faces behind your favorite plants. With decades of combined experience in horticulture, customer service, marketing, and logistics, this passionate crew works hard to make sure you get the plants, tools, and support you need to succeed. From crafting stunning catalogs to coordinating smooth shipments and answering your toughest growing questions, our team is dedicated to helping your business bloom. Whether you’re meeting us in person at a trade show or chatting from across the country, you’ll always be greeted with knowledge, professionalism and a smile.
Larry Finley
Sales Manager
Larry, our Sales Manager, has been part of the TERRA NOVA® family for over 22 years and he knows plants like few others can! With his grower roots and a big, friendly smile, Larry brings a perfect mix of expertise and warmth, whether he’s helping out at the nursery or spreading the TERRA NOVA® magic at national trade shows.
Libby Smith
Sales Office Manager
Libby, our Sales Office Manager, hopped on board the TERRA NOVA® team in the spring of 2016 and we’ve been running like clockwork ever since! With 24+ years of customer service know-how, she keeps the Sales Office humming and makes sure everything stays on track, whether Larry’s in the office or out dazzling the crowds at trade shows. Libby’s calm, can-do attitude keeps the team grounded and the good vibes flowing!
Courtney Thompson
Sales Specialist, Customer Service
Courtney rolled into the TERRA NOVA® sales team in 2021 with over 18 years of industry know-how and a knack for getting plants where they need to go thanks to her background in nursery stock shipping. She brings a calm, friendly vibe to every conversation and has a true passion for helping customers. Whether it’s answering questions or solving shipping puzzles, Courtney keeps things moving with a smile!
Josh Blair
Webmaster, Marketing, Graphic Design, Social Media Manager
Josh became part of the TERRA NOVA® sales team in 2004 after graduating from the University of Oregon (GO DUCKS) with a degree in Journalism. He’s the creative force behind our website and catalog, and he brings TERRA NOVA®’s marketing vision to life with fresh ideas, bold designs, and a whole lot of color.
Cheng Chen (Kevin)
Asia Representative
Kevin is our go-to guy in Asia, proudly representing TERRA NOVA® from his home base in Beijing, China. He wears many hats managing everything from customer coordination and marketing to licensee relations, production support, PBR, and exhibitions across the Chinese market. With a background in both the nursery industry and the Department of Agriculture, Kevin brings expertise, energy, and a passion for plants to everything he does!