Sales, Buyer, & Logistics Manager
Lara Carling
Lara joined Summerfield Trading with a rich background in the flower and houseplant industry, where she excelled as a designer, buyer, and product manager. Now, she oversees the intricate processes and systems that keep Summerfield Trading running smoothly, blending creativity and practicality to ensure everything works in harmony.
Originally from Michigan, Lara spent her childhood in a suburban saltbox, where her imagination thrived in her mother's garden and her interest in plants first began. While she has pursued many passions in the performing and literary arts, her creative journey has always been grounded in hands-on work at shops, nurseries, and warehouses. This blend of artistry and grit has shaped her design sensibilities and helped her to build not just gardens and floral installations but also events, departments, and puppet shows.
As relational as she is tactile, Lara instinctively seeks opportunities for collaboration and meaningful connection in her life and career. She brings this primary passion to Summerfield Trading’s processes and relationships, as well as to her continuing education in the world of landscape supply.