Our Team

Meet our Professional Raker-Roberta Team

Susie Raker

VICE PRESIDENT

Susie Raker

517.542.4560
susieraker@raker.com

I thrive on the thrill of solving complex problems and knowing that my work makes a real difference to our team's success. Plus, scouting for fresh opportunities keeps every day exciting and full of potential! My favorite things to do are Reading, Being active whether it is going to the gym, hiking, gardening.

Tyler Duncan

National Accounts Director

Tyler Duncan

574-220-1231
tylerduncan@raker.com

Plant nerd and dog dad based out of Raleigh, NC. I'm an avid traveler, adrenaline seeker, and breakfast food lover. I started off as a fruit peddler in Niles, MI at the age of 15. Who knew a plant lover with a green thumb could turn into a lifelong career?

Kelly Staats

SALES MANAGER

Kelly Staats

517.542.4541
kellystaats@raker.com

My favorite part of the job is the cooperation and teamwork with coworkers! My favorite things to do when not working is enjoying anything outside: Gardening, Running, Hiking, Camping

Susie Raker

VICE PRESIDENT

Susie Raker

517.542.4560
susieraker@raker.com

I thrive on the thrill of solving complex problems and knowing that my work makes a real difference to our team's success. Plus, scouting for fresh opportunities keeps every day exciting and full of potential! My favorite things to do are Reading, Being active whether it is going to the gym, hiking, gardening.

Kelly Staats

SALES MANAGER

Kelly Staats

517.542.4541
kellystaats@raker.com

My favorite part of the job is the cooperation and teamwork with coworkers! My favorite things to do when not working is enjoying anything outside: Gardening, Running, Hiking, Camping

Casey Stanton

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Casey Stanton

517.542.4546
caseystanton@raker.com

My favorite part of the job is always something new to challenge yourself. My favorite thing to do off the clock is Kids Sports, Duck Hunting / Fishing.

Jarvis Green

QUALITY MANAGER

Jarvis Green

517.542.4505
jarvisgreen@raker.com

My favorite part of the job is working with plants. My favorite thing to do off the clock is being outdoors.

Jarvis Green

QUALITY MANAGER

Jarvis Green

517.542.4505
jarvisgreen@raker.com

My favorite part of the job is working with plants. My favorite thing to do off the clock is being outdoors.

Casey Stanton

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Casey Stanton

517.542.4546
caseystanton@raker.com

My favorite part of the job is always something new to challenge yourself. My favorite thing to do off the clock is Kids Sports, Duck Hunting / Fishing.

Emily Wildt

SALES / TRIAL GARDENS

Emily Wildt

​517.542.4501
emilywildt@raker.com

My favorite part of my job is that every day is different and presents challenges and opportunities for me to grow not only as a sales rep but also as a person. Favorite thing to do off the clock: enjoy everything the Michigan outdoors has to offer.

Emily Wildt

SALES / TRIAL GARDENS

Emily Wildt

​517.542.4501
emilywildt@raker.com

My favorite part of my job is that every day is different and presents challenges and opportunities for me to grow not only as a sales rep but also as a person. Favorite thing to do off the clock: enjoy everything the Michigan outdoors has to offer, from hiking, biking, kayaking in the spring and summer to snowboarding in the winter. 

Taryn Palmateer

Shipping - Truck/UPS/FedEx Shipments

Taryn Palmateer

​517.542.4508
tarynpalmateer@raker.com

My favorite part of the job is the atmosphere and flexibility. My favorite thing to do when not on the clock is to spend time with my Husband and two kids. In the summer we spend a lot of time camping.

Taryn Palmateer

Shipping - Truck/UPS/FedEx Shipments

Taryn Palmateer

​517.542.4508
tarynpalmateer@raker.com

My favorite part of the job is the atmosphere and flexibility. My favorite thing to do when not on the clock is to spend time with my Husband and two kids. In the summer we spend a lot of time camping.

Bill Winchell

INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS

Bill Winchell

​517.542.4577
billwinchell@raker.com

Honestly, the best part of my job is the people I get to work with on a day-to-day basis.  They’re seriously some of the most talented in the industry. I love spending time with my wife, family, and friends—plus our three dogs who definitely keep things interesting. When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me out on the lake, either fishing or just cruising around and enjoying the peace and quiet.

Sally Wade

TAG SHIPMENTS

Sally Wade

517.542.4522
sallywade@raker.com

My favorite part of the job is maintaining and nurturing an efficient and effective team with a side of IT. When off the clock I like design and art.

Kristy Stanton

VEGETATIVE PRODUCT MANAGER

Kristy Stanton

​517.542.4551
kristystanton@raker.com

My favorite part of the job is that it is very diverse, I work with many different programs here at R2. When off the clock I like spending time with family and attending kids sporting events.

Bill Winchell

INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS

Bill Winchell

​517.542.4577
billwinchell@raker.com

Honestly, the best part of my job is the people I get to work with on a day-to-day basis.  They’re seriously some of the most talented in the industry. I love spending time with my wife, family, and friends—plus our three dogs who definitely keep things interesting. When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me out on the lake, either fishing or just cruising around and enjoying the peace and quiet.

Sally Wade

TAG SHIPMENTS

Sally Wade

517.542.4522
sallywade@raker.com

My favorite part of the job is maintaining and nurturing an efficient and effective team with a side of IT. When off the clock I like design and art.

Kristi Challender

TRIAL GARDEN OPERATIONS

Kristi Challender

​517.542.4568
kristichallender@raker.com

My favorite part of the job is seeing the trial gardens in mid-July/August when it all comes together and people are walking around enjoying the plants, connecting with people. Off the clock I like to garden (flower & vegetable), camp, kayak, and find good breweries with friends.

Wendy Sanford

Human Resources

Wendy Sanford


My favorite part of the job is the variety—no two days are ever the same. I also love that I’m constantly learning something new. Give me a sunny day, a full tank of gas, and my motorcycle—and I’m all in for wherever the road takes me. Even better if I can come home and jump in the lake to end the day right.

Belinda Knight

Customer Service

Belinda Knight

517.542.2316
BelindaKnight@raker.com

Right now my favorite part of the job is gaining knowledge so I can contribute to the team and the customers better. My favorite thing to do when I am off work is relaxing with my family.

Kristi Challender

TRIAL GARDEN OPERATIONS

Kristi Challender

​517.542.4568
kristichallender@raker.com

My favorite part of the job is seeing the trial gardens in mid-July/August when it all comes together and people are walking around enjoying the plants, connecting with people. Off the clock I like to garden (flower & vegetable), camp, kayak, and find good breweries with friends.

Kristy Stanton

VEGETATIVE PRODUCT MANAGER

Kristy Stanton

​517.542.4551
kristystanton@raker.com

My favorite part of the job is that it is very diverse, I work with many different programs here at R2. When off the clock I like spending time with family and attending kids sporting events.

Wendy Sanford

Human Resources

Wendy Sanford


My favorite part of the job is the variety—no two days are ever the same. I also love that I’m constantly learning something new. Give me a sunny day, a full tank of gas, and my motorcycle—and I’m all in for wherever the road takes me. Even better if I can come home and jump in the lake to end the day right.

Belinda Knight

Customer Service

Belinda Knight

517.542.2316
BelindaKnight@raker.com

Right now my favorite part of the job is gaining knowledge so I can contribute to the team and the customers better. My favorite thing to do when I am off work is relaxing with my family.

Jenny Kuhn

SEED PRODUCT MANAGER

Jenny Kuhn


I think what it comes down to, is that even after being with R2 for so many years, I’m still challenged. I never know when an email or phone call will come in that will completely change the direction of my day (or week, lol). It can be a spreadsheet of “can you do’s”, or the challenge of developing a new program, like the cuts. When I'm not at work I like spending time with my dogs and my friends.
I

Courtney Radandt

CUSTOMER SERVICES

Courtney Radandt

517.542.2316
CourtneyRadandt@raker.com

My favorite part of the job is helping customers out when they can’t find their answer anywhere else. When I'm not at work, I have family time outside and plant in our garden.

Jenny Kuhn

SEED PRODUCT MANAGER

Jenny Kuhn


I think what it comes down to, is that even after being with R2 for so many years, I’m still challenged. I never know when an email or phone call will come in that will completely change the direction of my day (or week, lol). It can be a spreadsheet of “can you do’s”, or the challenge of developing a new program, like the cuts. When I'm not at work I like spending time with my dogs and my friends.

Courtney Radandt

CUSTOMER SERVICES

Courtney Radandt

517.542.2316
CourtneyRadandt@raker.com

My favorite part of the job is helping customers out when they can’t find their answer anywhere else. When I'm not at work, I have family time outside and plant in our garden.