Born and raised in New Jersey, Dominick Carissimo developed a vested interest in plants while studying at Cornell University, graduating with his Bachelor of Science in Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture in 1976. After relocating to Irvine, CA to work with one of the west coast’s premier growers, Hines Nurseries, he later transitioned into key management and production roles at Capistrano Wholesale Nursery. Engineering efficient strategies surrounding greenhouse productivity that allowed him to oversee multiple divisions, he successfully managed their landscape maintenance, landscape construction, and retail garden center programs.

In 1994, Dominick and his wife relocated to Arizona, working with Nakase Brothers Nursery in Laveen before hiring on with V&P in 1998. His expertise and creative approach towards problem-solving have made him an invaluable member of V&P’s team.

Dominick and his wife currently live in Paulden, AZ. He has proudly worked with V&P for nearly 22 years.