Welcoming Mike Klepfer, Our New CEO

July 23, 2021 — Detroit, Michigan

Today, we announced the appointment of Mike Klepfer as Chief Executive Officer. Mike brings decades of startup and retail experience to our company, serving in leadership roles at public and private companies, including Amazon and AMS Fulfillment. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer at The Black Tux, an e-commerce startup transforming the rental suit market, and Jaanuu, a D2C medical apparel company.

“It is an honor to step into this role at such an exciting time for Bloomscape,” said Klepfer. “During the pandemic, people spent more time than ever in their homes, realizing the value plants and greenery brings to their lives. Bloomscape truly broke new ground, innovating on the age-old garden center industry, to bring high-quality plants directly to people’s doors. I very much look forward to working with the talented Bloomscape team and I’m grateful to Justin for establishing the company as a category leader.”

“Bloomscape is on a mission to make plants an essential and enjoyable part of everyday life for people with any level of gardening expertise,” said Justin Mast, Founder of Bloomscape. “Mike’s operational experience, combined with his passion for the company and what we do, make him a strong leader for our next phase of growth. I look forward to supporting the company in my role on the Board of Directors and seeing this incredible team continue to succeed.”

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