Director of Sales
Kelly Girup
Kelly leads the sales operations at Summerfield Trading, cultivating strong relationships with a diverse network of growers and clients across the Midwest. With extensive experience in nursery production, wholesale sales, and a deep knowledge of plants and industry standards, she excels at sourcing premium specimen material for landscaping projects, ensuring every client receives tailored, top-quality products.
Kelly’s passion for horticulture began at the age of 15 when she took her first greenhouse class, a moment that inspired her to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture from Iowa State University. Her career spans nearly every facet of the green industry, including wholesale and retail plant sales, horticultural consulting, and running her own boutique landscape design-and-build business. These experiences have given her a practical, well-rounded perspective on landscaping and the harmony between plants and the spaces they enhance.
A proud mother of three daughters, Kelly loves traveling with her family and exploring the outdoors. Her favorite garden to visit is Les Jardins de Quatre Vents in Quebec, a place she cherishes for its expansive grounds and remarkable diversity of plant species. Kelly’s deep experience and love for plants fuel her dedication to enriching the natural world, both through her work and within her community.