Preston Oka
President

Preston has been at Yamagami’s Nursery since there were more apricot trees than people. He started working at the nursery in 1959, sweeping up the front of the store with a push broom. He was a career student and was formally trained as a teacher before he got interested in the nursery business. He joined Yamagami's Nursery permanently in 1973 and has managed the business since 1983 when his parents Mas and Betty retired.

Carrying on the tradition of his parents, Preston provides a wide and unusual selection of the best quality plants and maintains the friendly personable service that Yamagami’s Nursery is known for. Preston also brings his own vision to the business and continues to expand the nursery’s merchandise selection, customer services, and commitment to educating customers as well as employees.

He is a rare combination of a ‘hands-on’ owner, teacher and master delegator. This combination along with his genuine generosity have created loyal employees and loyal customers who continue to make his family business a success.