Kaitlin Ryan

Kaitlin Ryan is a Horticulture Supervisor at the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, managing horticulture activities including Integrated Pest Management (IPM), garden maintenance, and design since July 2018. Prior experience includes serving as Garden and Grounds Manager at both Chihuly Garden and Glass and Space Needle from October 2014 to June 2018, overseeing garden operations, custodial services, staff hiring, training, and vendor management. Earlier roles include Department Manager and Department Supervisor at H&M, focusing on people management, budget oversight, and operational leadership, as well as Lead Gardener at Bachman's Inc., providing horticulture maintenance for various properties. Kaitlin holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Horticulture with a focus on Landscape Design from the University of Minnesota.