Tim Runte

Tim Runte has extensive experience in the retail nursery sector, currently serving as the General Merchandising Manager at Calloway's Nursery since October 2000. In this role, Tim oversees strategic purchasing of bedding plants for multiple retail locations and leads a buying team focused on inventory management for the chain. Previously, as General Manager for the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Tim was responsible for the strategic planning and operational leadership of 17 stores, reporting directly to the CEO. Tim's career at Calloway's also includes experience as Regional Manager, overseeing daily operations of eight stores. Tim holds an MBA from the M.J. Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University, completed in 2013.