Karin Walters
Company
Walters Gardens
Job Title
Vice President of Product Strategy
Accomplishments
- Instrumental in taking company’s active perennial breeding program and working through all of the steps for bringing those genetic introductions to the market.
- Along with fellow honoree and co-worker Ryan Hop, Karin graduated from Charlie Hall’s Executive Academy for Growth & Leadership during the pandemic.
Extracurricular
Bring on the Books: Karin is a voracious reader and typically reads 100 books a year — 2020 was a record year for her reading 144 books! “I can probably live without my Kindle, but I’d prefer not to.”
Fun Facts
Vacay Getaway: “I like to explore new places that I’ve never been to before. As for repeat vacations within driving distance, nothing can beat Ludington State Park or Sleeping Bear Dunes in West Michigan.”
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