In celebration of Buck Jones Nursery’s 40th Anniversary, we are highlighting our wonderful employees. Some are new and some have been with us for many years. We hope that by learning more about our history and our employees, our mission will be made clear.
Buck Jones Nursery is dedicated to providing quality servicein helping our friends in the green industry to be successful.
Employee: Becky Byard
Location: Grayson
Position: Front Desk, Director of First Impressions
Number of years at Buck Jones Nursery: 12 years
What was your first job in the green industry? Buck Jones Nursery.
What’s the biggest challenge in your career been? Staying challenged.
Who are some of the people who have influenced your career? My family and friends.
What do you consider your biggest career success to date? Getting to know and become friends with so many customers and others in the Green Industry.
If you had to do it over again, what would you do differently? I probably would have joined the military.
If you had to pick the part you love most about your career, what would it be? Interacting with customers and vendors.
How about your least favorite part? Slow times of the year.
If someone you know was going to be entering the green industry today, what advice would you give them? Reconsider!!
Toot your own horn for a minute. What’s the one thing most responsible for your success? My faith in Jesus Christ.
If you could change careers for a month, what would you do? I would try my hand at being a cruise director.
What really annoys you? Mean people.
What are some things that you like to do when you’re not working? I love to design jewelry and quilt.
Give me a bit of trivia about yourself that most people probably don’t realize. I have two wonderful children, Destiny (21) and Kory (16).
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