Design Team

Project Manager
Richard L. Worley, AIA Architect

Registered Architect: North Carolina Member of: American Institute of Architects - National American Institute of Architects - North Carolina National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

Richard L. Worley currently maintains his architectural practice and is also employed by Van Wingerden Greenhouse Company. In his architectural practice, beginning in 1982 he has designed many projects including churches, office buildings, banks, motels, hospitals, residences, manufacturing facilities, greenhouses, etc. He worked as a consultant for VWGC from 1977 until 1993. His specialized area includes structural/glazing design analysis on various styles of greenhouses and system component designs. He has managed new product development, greenhouse design, manufacturing and construction for the company. Mr. Worley is the company's representative to the National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association.

Design Supervisor
Douglas Whitney

Douglas Whitney has worked with Van Wingerden Greenhouse Company since 1993. Prior to coming to VWGC Doug was employed by Daniels-Worley Architectural Associates. He began as a designer/draftsman and is currently the Design Supervisor for our CAD Department. Doug is responsible for Proposal Drawings, Design Drawings, Shop Drawings, Construction Drawings and Research and Development Design Drawings. He supervises three additional CAD Designers/Draftspeople in his department. His responsibilities include structural/glazing design analysis on various styles of greenhouses, system component designs including venting, water control, mechanized systems, etc. He provides assistance with new product development, greenhouse design, manufacturing and construction for the company.

Design Engineer
Chris Bean

Chris Bean has worked with Van Wingerden Greenhouse Company since 1994. Prior to coming to VWGC Chris was employed by Glen Heat & Irrigation Company located in Lincolnshire, UK as a heating and irrigation design engineer. Previous experience includes 12 years as a commercial grower in a family owned business in England.
Since joining Van Wingerden Greenhouse Company Chris has been instrumental in successful heat and irrigation design and implementation of hundreds of various size projects. He continues to provide exceptional design work to our client/customer base. Chris supervises all aspects of heating and irrigation design on projects.