Boston–The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy announced that Brian Gibbons has joined the organization as its new Director of Horticulture.
As a critical member of the leadership management team, Gibbons will help shape the Conservancy’s vision and mission and be responsible for leading the Horticulture team in sustainably managing the highly-specialized landscapes of The Greenway, as well as helping to engage the public with a premier public space.
“I am excited for the opportunity to join and lead the Horticulture team,” shared Gibbons. “Using best ecological practices to maintain the unique landscapes of The Greenway, it is an honor to be chosen to work in the heart of Downtown Boston. I am looking forward to guiding The Conservancy’s horticulture operations year-round.”
With over three decades working in horticulture, Gibbons was most recently Director of Horticulture at the Connecticut College Arboretum in New London, CT, and the Director of Gardens and Glasshouse at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Prior to those roles, Gibbons was the Co-founder and Chief Operations Officer of Berkshire Organics Market and Delivery in Dalton, MA. Gibbons is a plant expert with deep horticultural knowledge and extensive experience in landscape design, operations and maintenance, project and partnership management, staff training, and budgeting. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture Science from the University of Georgia.
“We’re very excited to have Brian on board,” said Chris Cook, Executive Director of The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy. “His extensive experience and commitment in the field of horticulture makes him the obvious choice for this key position. Our parks, volunteers, and team will benefit greatly from his deep knowledge and proven leadership.”
