About Houston Plant Market 

Lead Market Coordinator 

Emily Carmona 

Hey plant people! I’m the Lead Market Coordinator for the Houston Plant Market  and a proud Plantdemic Plant Parent! 🌱 What started as a “just one plant” situation during the pandemic quickly turned into a full-blown leafy obsession. I spent nearly every weekend at plant markets, so eventually I thought… why not run them? Now I get to bring the plant fam together, wrangle amazing vendors, and create a space where fellow plant lovers can connect, shop, swap tips, and show off their growing jungles.

Marketing Manager

Jacob Patterson

Hey, I'm Jacob!

I’ve been with withheart since 2023. Starting out with the very first PlantCon to now being apart of both hpm and PlantCon on the social media side! I help out with the socials! I love all kinds of plants and love sharing them on TikTok! I'm also a bit of a nerd and enjoy gaming! Games like Pokémon, Minecraft and Zelda!

You can usually find me at every market! (Definitely one of my favorite weekend activity's!) If you see me there, don't be afraid to say hi i love making new friends! Happy planting!

Volunteer Photographer 

Sergio Hernandez

Hi, I'm Sergio! - 29-year-old volunteer photographer for the Houston Plant Market, plant enthusiast, and certified smile-catcher. Born on August 23rd (yes, a true Virgo through and through), l've been hooked on photography since middle school. My mission is simple: catch you smiling in a great photo you'll definitely want to save! When I'm not behind the camera, you'll probably find me tending to my beloved anthuriums, curating my closet, or teaming up with my fiance and friends at the Houston Plant Market. I believe every photo tells a story — whether it's a candid laugh, a quiet moment, or a snapshot that makes you say, "Yep, that's me." Oh, and if you ever want to chat scary movies, Scream is my all-time favorite. Also, fun fact: Sometimes I get to pull a name out of the raffle box, fingers crossed - maybe one day I'll pull your name!

Logistics Manager

Eric Perales

​Hey plant fam! I’m Erik, the Logistic Manager, the guy behind the scenes making sure everything’s set up, stocked, and vibing just right. Confession: I’m not a plant parent…yet (still choosing my first green roommate🪴), but being surrounded by plant lovers at every market has definitely pulled me in. When I’m not at markets, I’m usually climbing rank in rivals or heading out on a photography run. Either way, I’m excited to kick off my plant journey… and hopefully not kill my first one in the process🙏.

Operations Manager

Ethan Lex

Hey plant enthusiasts, I’m Ethan Lex, the Operations Manager at Houston Plant Market. My interest in plants started with a small gift I bought for a friend and slowly grew into a hobby that connected me with a lot of amazing people. The more time I spent learning and showing up to events, the more it felt like home. Eventually I joined the team, and now I help organize events and manage operations so we can keep building that same community for everyone else. It really feels like everything came full circle.