Sales & Marketing Team
Judy, Director of Customer Relations
Judy joined the Sparetime Family in 2010 as a purchaser and helped with customer service. Before she joined the Family, she was working in customer service and IT. In her spare time, she likes to cook (she makes a killer salsa), go camping, garden and spend time with her friends and family! She loves to grow all plants, especially her grapevine that looks beautiful in the summertime!
Heather, Executive Associate/Marketing Manager
Heather joined the Sparetime Family in 2014 as a customer service representative and has worn many hats at Sparetime. In October 2020, she moved into the admin team as an Executive Associate and continues to manage our marketing operations. Before Sparetime, she went to school at Humboldt State University where she obtained a BS in Business Management. In her spare time, she likes to camp, play with her dog, experiment in the kitchen and spend time with friends and family. Her favorite plants to grow are tomatoes because they’re delicious right off the vine.
Tim, Sales & Operations Planning
Tim started working at Sparetime in 1992 when he counted plant labels and cleaned for his parents. In July 2016, he joined the Sparetime Family as a sales rep, not that he ever really left the Family! Before his return, he was a C5M Flight Engineer in the US Air Force for 14 years. In his spare time, he likes to hunt and read (sci-fi fantasy is his favorite genre). His favorite plant to grow is Pothos, which is a common house plant that is hard to kill!
Travis, National Sales Manager
Travis joined the Sparetime Family in November 2016 as a sales rep for the North State region of CA. Before he joined the Family, he managed a hydro shop for 5 years. In his spare time, he likes to snow board, camp, fish and be outside! He loves growing Giant Pumpkins because you get to see it start as a tiny baby and grow into a 400-500 lb. huge pumpkin. Ask Travis how to grow big pumpkins!
Shawn, Territory Manager
Shawn joined the Sparetime Family in 2023 as Territory Manager. He has been in the garden industry since he was a teenager and in the Hydro sector for 10 years. In his spare time, Shawn enjoys golfing, gaming, working on his house, spending time outside and going to his favorite little coffee shop in Old Town Auburn called The Pour Choice. Shawn’s favorite plants to grow are tomatoes and peppers, which are the key to the flavor explosion salsa his wife makes.
Cameron, Territory Manager
Cameron joined the Sparetime Family in February 2024. Boasting nearly 15 years of expertise in the hydro industry, Cameron brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for excellence. In his spare time, Cameron finds joy in the game of golf, cherishing moments with his family, and savoring the pleasures of a good meal and a nice cocktail. Cameron’s favorite plant to grow is garlic chives for the amazing aroma and beautiful purple flowers when it blooms. Not to mention, it tastes great and is a natural insect repellent keeping the garden and body healthy!
Tyler, Territory Manager
Sparetime Supply is thrilled to welcome 17-year sales veteran, Tyler Kmetko, to the family as Territory Manager for Southern California, Southern Nevada and Arizona regions. From working at a local hydro store to Hortilux, Tyler has seen all sides of the counter supplying top-shelf products to distributors, retailers and cultivators at all levels. Originally an Arizona native, Tyler earned a BS in Economics from the University of Utah as a student-athlete and was later drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 37th Round of the 2007 MLB Draft. Tyler’s passion for people persists in his personal life as he serves Riverside, CA’s youth as a baseball coach. In his spare time, Tyler enjoys spending time with his family, competitive sports and the great outdoors.