Stephen De Marzo, a graduate from Purdue University in 1986, is a business owner and operator of Grawtown Greenhouse LLC. Stephen has owned and operated his own nursery for 30+ years. He is one of four children, a father to two beautiful daughters, and husband to his wife of 30 years. Stephen loves almost any type of music and gets a thrill out of watching musicians play.
He enjoys spending time with his family, friends, two dogs, and his newly found bird. Stephen was diagnosed (PPMS) in March 2021 after having symptoms for five years. With the onset of the disease, his abilities have been severely compromised. He is presently on Ocrevus. Stephen remains thankful for his family and incredible support system.
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