Top talent
Shubin saha D.P.M., PH.D.
- CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Dr. Saha is currently the Chief Operating Officer for Kentucky Fresh Harvest LLC. Previously, Dr. Saha was a faculty member at Purdue University and the University of Kentucky as the Vegetable Crops Specialist. Dr. Saha has worked in Protected Agriculture in private business and research for the last 15 years. During his training, he also worked for K&M of the Treasure Coast, greenhouse cucumber operation and Beli Farms, greenhouse tomato and cucumber production. He brings a wealth of experience in vegetable production in addition to implementation of integrated pest management using both conventional and biological methods from his work in Research and Extension. Additionally, he has assisted growers of all sizes in field and greenhouse vegetable production primarily in Indiana and Kentucky but also include farmers in Canada, New Zealand, India, Alaska, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Illinois, Tennessee, Florida, Missouri, North Carolina, and Maryland. He holds a Ph.D. and D.P.M. (Doctor of Plant Medicine) in greenhouse vegetable crops from the University of Florida.
Bret Dowell
- Associate Head Grower
Bret grew up on a farm in Lancaster, KY where he gained nearly 10 years of greenhouse experience at Shell Farms and Greenhouses - in which he worked from childhood to adulthood. This is where Brett first learned of distributing to large nurseries, working in irrigation, and plant development. On this farm he was also responsible for raising cattle and tobacco for many years.
Prior to joining the KFH team, Bret gained several years of greenhouse leadership experience while working for a major Hemp company in Winchester, KY. With lifelong experience, and a leadership style that’s based on empowering the employees he’s responsible for, Bret has become an extremely valuable member of our team.