Paul Abugattas

Paul Abugattas

Executive Director, Colonial Gardens/DCA Outdoor

Paul Abugattas oversees operations for Colonial Gardens, a 77-acre facility integrating a garden center, agritourism attractions, retail spaces, and food and beverage services. Abugattas leads strategic planning and execution of retail, marketing, and operational initiatives while expanding leadership responsibilities to include PlantRight Supply's 100,000 sq. ft. distribution and fulfillment center, supporting wholesale and internal clients. He focuses on team development, cross-functional collaboration, P&L management, and experiential marketing to establish Colonial Gardens as a leader in community agriculture. Through his leadership, he helped increased revenue by $1 million in the first year and reduced inventory by 30% through strategic retail and agritourism initiatives, including festivals, events, and VIP programs. He also doubled year-over-year business growth while maintaining labor cost efficiency and increasing gross margins by 200 basis points.