SPROUT - Key Persons


Alain Sanchez

Job Titles:
  • Account Executive
Alain Sanchez is an Account Executive for International Specialty Supply (ISS) and SunGarden. Alain is a champion of our Values of Safety, Integrity, Value Creation and Teamwork. He is a graduate of Southern Baptist Seminary Extension and is fluent in English and Spanish. Alain has been very successful in collaborating with global and regional customers to create sustainable value through our best-in-class capabilities for Sprouts & Microgreen Seeds, Equipment, Fresh Sprouts & Microgreens and Powder Ingredients. In his spare time, he enjoys competitive running and spending time with his family. He can be reached at Alain@sproutnet.com or phone 931.526.1106 X126.

Karen Wilson - VP of Sales

Job Titles:
  • Sales Director
Karen Wilson is the Sales Director for International Specialty Supply (ISS) and SunGarden. Karen is a champion of our Values of Safety, Integrity, Value Creation and Teamwork. She is a true partner to customers and has created consistent and sustainable value globally through our Sprout & Microgreen Seeds, Equipment, Fresh Products and Powder Ingredients. Karen has a Bachelor Degree in Business from Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN and is fluent in English and Spanish. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, running and spending time with her family. You can reach Karen at Karen@sproutnet.com or Phone 931.526.1106 x103.

Linhan Zhao

Job Titles:
  • Account Executive
Linhan Zhao is an Account executive for International Specialty Supply (ISS) and SunGarden. Linhan is a champion of our Values of Safety, Integrity, Value Creation and Teamwork. In her role, she collaborates with customers worldwide and creates value for them through our best-in-class capabilities in Sprout Seeds, Equipment, Fresh Sprouts, Sprout Powders and Microgreens. Linhan has a Bachelor in Electronic Engineering from Chongqing University in China and is fluent in English and Mandarin. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her family. She can be reached at linh@sproutnet.com or phone 931.526.1106 x102.

Michael Gilpatrick

Job Titles:
  • Account Executive
Michael Gilpatrick is an Account Executive for International Specialty Supply (ISS) and SunGarden. Michael is a champion of our Values of Safety, Integrity, Value Creation and Teamwork. He has a Bachelor Degree in Agri-Business Economics from Tennessee Technological University and expertise in the global commercial sprouting industry. Michael contributed to the growth and commercial success of countless sprout growers and he is a trusted spokesperson of the industry. In his spare time, Michael enjoys gardening, community theater and spending time with his family. He can be reached at Michael@sproutnet.com or phone 931.526.1106 x115.

Ryan Walden

Job Titles:
  • Account Executive
Ryan Walden is an Account Executive for International Specialty Supply (ISS) and SunGarden. Ryan is a champion of our Values of Safety, Integrity, Value Creation and Teamwork. He has Bachelor Degrees in Finance and Business Administration from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Ryan specializes in Fresh Sprouts and Microgreens as well as Powder Ingredients and is successful creating value for major food retailers and distributors. In his spare time, he enjoys playing basketball and spending time with his family. He can be reached at Ryan.Walden@sproutnet.com or phone 931.526.1106 x114.