Simplify your horticulture business with technology for growers

Founder

Sharing the vision drives Adam as an entrepreneur. He not only loves getting the right people on the bus but finding them the best seat also. As a Director of Sales and Marketing, he managed accounts with major retailers of over $75MM in sales and carries this momentum and experience to Silver Fern. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, all things kombucha, and nitro cold brew.

Founder

Stephen brings computer science and operations skills to solving problems. As a Director of Technology, he built RFID solutions for asset tracking and real-time replenishment software for over $125MM in annual sales of perishable goods with major retailers. When he’s not solving systems problems, he’s studying the climatology and topography of places he’s planning to visit.

Founder

Kevin lives and breathes all things finance. He loves to learn and can be found in a coffee shop with his wife most nights reading a book. Kevin has a broad range of experience from business architecture to SQL programming and financial modeling. Outside of work, Kevin likes to work. He’s just one of those guys. The partners are actively trying to help him find a work-life balance.

Senior Developer

Scott Slattery

What doesn’t Scott do? After a career in Silicon Valley, he ventured to the rolling hills of Kentucky where he and his wife run a small family farm. When not tinkering with brain puzzles or learning a programming language, he can be found in his garage staring at the Tesla he purchased with earnings from Tesla stock while reading Elon Musk’s twitter feed.

Account Executive

Caelan spends most of his free time in the sand trap on 18 or taking a drop from the dog-leg Par 5 he thought he could reach in two; fortunately, his work is better than his golf game. Obsessive about customer satisfaction, Caelan fearlessly takes on new tasks outside of his comfort zone. We remain confident he’ll eventually get that handicap into the low 30s.

Platform Administrator

Brad Slattery

Brad has been working in technology within the Horticulture Industry for 15+ years and IT at large for nearly double that. A sysadmin since before the Internet era, Brad brings a wealth of real-world experience. From large systems architecture in the Marine Corps, to scaling out data warehouses, he attacks IT infrastructure and DevOps with methodical excellence.

Software Technician

Prior to going through a coding bootcamp, Kennedy worked in the finance industry, but wanted a more dynamic and challenging job. Now she enjoys wearing many hats at Silver Fern as a software technician. When she’s not solving the world’s problems with her code, she’s probably adventuring with her husband, or sipping on a cold brew (with lots of cream).

Senior Developer

Cody Weber is a coder who codes on the web. (He gets that a lot.) As a self-taught developer, he is an avid learner who enjoys problem solving and building custom tech solutions. Aside from coding, Cody can be found reading classic literature, hammocking wherever he can find two trees, or trying to surf if he finds himself anywhere near a beach.

Senior Developer

Timothy's penchant for research and knack for problem solving makes him a natural fit for software engineering — where he’s diligently honed his skills for the last 16+ years. Curious by nature, Timothy’s main hobby is starting new hobbies. When he's not programming, he can be found tending to his small flock of sheep, chickens, and beef cows with his wife and their five children.

Client Partner

Nathan VanWingerden

Born into a rich horticultural legacy, Nathan was potting pansies and pinching poinsettias before he could walk. With a curiosity and aptitude for supply chain management, Nathan is eager to leverage what he knows to help Silver Fern clients succeed. And, learn more about their business in the process. Outside of work, Nathan enjoys spontaneous day trips to Florida - when the swell is good - and relaxing at home with friends and family.

Software Developer

Matt applies an artistic touch he gained from a Graphic Design degree to his code. He has a passion for creating cool things and bringing concepts to life. In his free time, you can find Matt still writing code while enjoying a latte at one of Lexington's many local coffee shops. In the off chance you find Matt not coding, you'll likely find him watching history documentaries or hanging out with his wife and son.

Client Partner

Katlyn comes to Silver Fern with a breadth of pertinent, professional experience. At her previous role with Valvoline, she worked in various capacities including; project management, company-wide ERP integrations, and short and long term demand planning with some of Valvoline's largest accounts. Outside of work Katlyn enjoys travel, music festivals, her dog, and reading (C.S Lewis, specifically). She is even an author herself!

Senior Developer

Eric brings over 20 years of development experience from a wide array of industries to his work. He loves to travel and is fluent in many languages. He still has trouble getting by abroad though, because all but one are programming languages. He can often be found playing with his kids and dog at nearby parks, diving into sand after a volleyball in a local league, or making far too much noise trying to learn the drums.

Senior Developer

Chris has been building solutions for teams and businesses for the past 25 years. Primarily focused on eCommerce and business-to-business solutions, Chris strives to leverage the latest technology to simplify the supply-chain. When Chris is not working, he loves to spend time with his wife, kids and being involved in his church.

Software Developer

After graduating from the University of Kentucky, Itai took his talents across state lines to Nashville, Tennessee where he helped develop technical solutions for healthcare businesses. He returns to Lexington with a fresh excitement, curiosity, and passion for leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. Away from work, you are likely to find him relaxing with people he loves, or sweating with people who want him to lose as he loves rock climbing and playing basketball and tennis.