Consolidated Nurseries provides over 50 years of combined expertise providing floral products to the mass market.  Not only do we produce florist quality plants, but we design programs, packaging, and theme promotions to help our customers differentiate from the competition. Because of our wide array of facility and marketing partnerships, Consolidated Nurseries can truly consolidate its clients’ needs. 

Our Management Team

Cy Rodriguez - President

Cy started his career in the HVAC and Refrigeration industry over 20 years ago. He has worked in nearly every facet of that field from dispatcher to parts sales to service technician. Later, he moved into the wholesale side of the business and became a branch manager for a larger distribution company in Florida. He specialized in supermarket and industrial refrigeration as well as food service equipment. Eventually he became a Territory Manager for the same company overseeing 13 branches along the west coast of Florida. Cy joined Consolidated Nurseries in 2023.



Stephanie Rodriguez - CFO

Stephanie has a degree in Computer Science and more than 20 years in the Accounting Field. Her career began as an assistant at a CPA’s office followed by 8 years as a Corporate Accountant and Business Analyst at a large pharmaceutical company. She began working at Consolidated Nurseries in 2010.



Kevin Elliott - Operations Manager

Kevin has been in the Tropical Foliage/Seasonal Plant industry for all of his life. His career began at a very young age, working at a large wholesale nursery in the northeastern United States. While there, he worked full-time during the summer months in the greenhouse – as a grower and warehouse worker. While still in school, he was promoted to a route sales position, servicing local florists and grocery stores with floral departments throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

In 1987, Kevin relocated to Florida, after accepting a logistics/procurement position with a Nursery Stock Dealer here in Tampa. Over the years, Kevin has traveled the continental United States and Canada, overseeing crops and seasonal shipments.

Present day, Kevin is the Operations Manager at Consolidated Nurseries, where he performs all of the procurement duties and is responsible for all of the company’s logistical and freight needs.



Samantha Black Keels - Creative Marketing Director

After Samantha earned her Bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida, she worked as a writer and editor for an educational software company in Gainesville, Fla. After a few years she moved to North Carolina and spent two years working in the plant industry before coming back to Florida. She began working for Consolidated Nurseries in December 2018.



Anjie Somwaru - Sales Support Specialist

Anjie has worked in retail since the age of 17, gaining extensive experience in Customer Service, Store Management, and two years in the Signage industry creating custom signage for businesses, automotive companies, and personal use. She is interested in pursuing cosmetology studies while continuing to grow her knowledge and passion for plants. In October 2025, she transitioned into her role at Consolidated Nurseries to expand her skill set and take on new professional opportunities.



Alex Leyva - Business Development

Alex is a business development and marketing professional with a background in real estate investment, film production, and relationship management. Since 2019, Alex has partnered with companies as an independent contractor to support growth through strategic marketing, sales support, and client relationship management. Alex joined Consolidated Nurseries in 2025.