Welcome New BTA Staff

STEPHEN FUCHS

Stephen has been a resident of Arizona for 27 years. He has worked in agriculture as an organic farmer, and a compliance inspector for the Arizona Department of Agriculture. He enjoys the challenge of both growing and eating super hot peppers. Stephen joins us in the Horticulture Department as Plant Collections Manager.

FRANK GONZALES

Frank has three children and enjoys time spent outdoors. Some of his favorite activities are drawing, painting and building things with his hands. Frank has joined BTA in the Maintenance Department as a Maintenance Assistant. He loves working in such a beautiful place with really great people.

TAYLOR KRASSA

Taylor brings over 10 years of experience in Marketing, Events and Graphic Design. She spent a year working and traveling in Australia, making the Eucalyptus Forest one of her favorite exhibits at the Arboretum. She joins us in the Marketing Department as a Marketing Coordinator

MATTHEW LUCAS

Matthew has prior knowledge and experience in the nursery and landscape industry. He has a fairly large plant collection at home. Matthew joins us in the Horticulture Department as a Horticulturist.