Our Team

Amy Hilske is the Greenhouse Director at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Amy has expertise in growing a wide range of agronomic crops; corn, sorghum, soybeans, wheat, camelina, rice, arabidopsis, etc., in greenhouse and growth chamber applications. Amy is responsible for, in coordination with the University of Nebraska Agricultural Research Division and the UNL Plant Growth Facilities Faculty Advisory Committee, the operation of all greenhouse and shared plant growth chamber facilities across City, East and Nebraska Innovation Campuses. Previous to her current position, Amy managed UNL's George W. Beadle Greenhouse where she grew and managed genetically modified agronomic research crops for over 10 years. She has worked in greenhouse environments since 1994 as well has participated in undergraduate and graduate instruction.

Amy grew up on century owned family farm in southeast Minnesota. She earned her Master's Degree in Horticulture from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls. Amy is also a member of the Institutional Biosafety Committee at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Kandy is a Greenhouse Technician at the Beadle Center Greenhouses.  She assists with watering & maintenance of plant material, planting of daily research material as well as needed class material, and assisting researchers and students.  Kandy received her Bachelor’s degree in horticulture with an emphasis on Landscape Design from UNL. When she is not at work, she likes to spend time with family, crocheting and needlepoint, and fishing & hunting.

Cole is the Greenhouse Manager on East Campus, managing the Plant Pathology & Horticulture Greenhouses.  Cole has a Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass and Landscape Management from UNL.  When not in the greenhouse, he enjoys going for runs, landscape work, and watching the Royals.

David Orr is a Greenhouse Technician at the East Campus Greenhouses.  He assists Jeff with greenhouse pesticide applications, soil mix preparation, lighting installation, and preparing greenhouse class materials for teaching lab projects. During his free time he enjoys camping, fishing, and traveling with friends and family.