Our People
Our People
Our Shareholders & Directors
We are a proud multi-generation family-owned business, based on a philosophy of best practice family ownership augmented by non-family and family professional leadership and governance.
Our shareholders include members of the third generation: Will Vermeer, Josh Vermeer, Chris Heuving, Nick Vermeer; Second generation: Ian Vermeer and Dave Vermeer; first generation (patriarch): William Vermeer Sr.
We strongly believe in the best practice governance through an active board of directors comprised of non-family business leaders and multi-generation family members. Our directors ( Janice Locke, Ian Vermeer, Dave Vermeer, Will Vermeer, and Chris Heuving) bring industry leadership in our core markets and products as well as best practice governance and strategy.
Extraordinary Operational Leadership
Our Officers
Ian Vermeer is President and CEO of the Westbrook Group of Companies.
Ray Bryer, Drew Fraser, Will Vermeer and Nick Vermeer are Divisional Presidents and CEO’s of Westbrook Systems, Westbrook Greenhouses, Westbrook Trailers and The Brook, respectively.
Our officers bring extraordinary leadership in the operation of our divisions in accordance with our strategic goals and direction.
Our People
Laura Beth Steiner is a valued member of the Westbrook Greenhouses team, bringing passion, knowledge, and dedication to her role as Grower and Propagation Manager. Her attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality plants help ensure our greenhouse operations run smoothly every day.
Always willing to support her team and go the extra mile, Laura Beth truly embodies our core values of Collaboration, Passion, and Curiosity. We are proud to have her as part of the Westbrook team!
“Long before joining Westbrook, all I could admire were the beautiful properties and products displayed throughout local community shops.
Now, after 14+ months as part of the team, I’m fortunate to admire even more from the inside out. From the teams creating the daily plant magic, to those safely transporting products across the country, to the many people working behind the scenes and collaborating throughout Westbrook’s extended group of companies — every person brings a level of passion, energy, and dedication that can’t be taught.
As Propagation Grower, I’ve had the unique experience of celebrating every season twice! Christmas in July, Valentine’s Day in December, and Mother’s Day in February. It’s a fun reminder of the planning, teamwork, and care behind everything we grow. I’m grateful to work alongside people who challenge, support, and inspire me every day, while creating opportunities to continuously learn and grow both personally and professionally.
The future is bright, and I’m proud to be growing with Westbrook while helping both the plants and the company thrive.”