Eric is a co-owner of Samara Restoration and has over twenty years of experience working within the ecosystems of northern California. With a master’s degree in Environmental Systems from Humboldt State University, Eric advocates for community development and ecological balance in our bioregion. He provides design and planning services for restoration and native residential/commercial landscaping projects. Eric is responsible for bid estimates and managing a wide array of projects which serve private landowners, schools, non-profit organizations, local, state, tribal, and federal agencies.

Josh is a co-owner of Samara Restoration and works in a variety of capacities from ecological restoration planning to landscape design and implementation. His decades of experience with California native plant horticulture provides an invaluable perspective for revegetation-based projects. He has a degree in Wildlife Biology and has extensive experience in the fields of vegetation management, custom seed collections and nursery contract growing, native plant-based landscape design/installation, habitat mitigation and ecological monitoring. Josh has worked on landscape related projects throughout California for public schools, private ranches, homeowners, architects, non-profits, and government agencies.

Troy Perez is a co-owner of Samara Restoration and is responsible for leading the nursery production, horticulture staff management, and operations. Troy has over 15 years of native plant horticulture experience and has a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Cal Poly Humboldt. He’s passionate about working with native plants, healthy communities, and building sustainable landscapes.

Rocky has worked for Samara since 2012 and brings an extensive skillset to our landscape construction. He is a Project Foreman responsible for field crew supervision and is our lead equipment and hydroseed operator. Efficiency and communication are his strong points which contribute to successful project completion. Rocky is experienced in all aspects of erosion control and implementing the most effective Best Management Practices for the project.

Athina supports the administrative aspects of Samara Restoration including payroll, accounts receivables, accounts payables, vendor account management, policy development, client communications, and fiscal controlling.

With degrees in Horticulture and Agricultural Sciences, Anne Marie has over 20 years’ experience working in the horticultural industry including owning and operating her own vegetable farm for 8 years. Her enthusiasm for native plants, deep appreciation of nature, and experience with the cultivation of nursery stock and greenhouse production make her a valuable member of the nursery team. She enjoys working with members of the plant community and is excited to help develop the nursery in new directions, offering more to the retail market.

Haleigh’s passion is embedded in restoring ecosystems and rekindling a sustainable coexistence between land and human. Through her studies at Humboldt State University, she developed an understanding of coastal and inland California landscapes. She graduated with a BS in Environmental Science with a focus in Ecological Restoration. As Nursery Technician II, Haleigh provides assistance with seed collection and cleaning, plant propagation, plant orders, quality control, and general maintenance around the nursery.

Asher is a Restoration Technician at Samara Restoration and supports us in all levels of our restoration/landscape construction services. His educational background is in forestry with an emphasis in restoration. His enthusiasm and familiarity with local plants and ecology make Asher a great asset to our company.

Veronica graduated from HSU with a BS degree in Environmental Science with an emphasis in ecological restoration and minor in Geospatial Analysis. She supports Samara Restoration by implementing vegetation monitoring, report writing, assisting with project management, and client communications. Her passion for nature, restoring landscape ecosystems, and working outdoors makes Veronica a great addition to our team.

Each spring Samara hires a handful of seasonal nursery and restoration technicians. Nursery technicians are responsible for assisting with propagation, organization, and basic nursery maintenance activities during the growing season (April-November). Restoration technicians are responsible for assisting with commercial, residential, and restoration project implementation services including planting, watering, weeding, seeding, mulching, etc. Contact info@samararestoration.com for more information.