our team
Jennifer Nichols
PRESIDENT
Jennifer has been involved in horticulture for over 25 years. In addition to owning and operating GreenWeaver Landscapes, she is currently chair of the Middletown Twp., Delaware County Environmental Advisory Council, serves on the Board of Directors of the CRC Watersheds Association, and volunteers for the Ecological Landscape Alliance and Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter Southeastern Political Action Committee.
She holds a Certificate of Merit in Ornamental Plants and a Certificate of Merit in Landscape Design from Longwood Gardens where she taught both storm water management and landscape design. Jennifer instructs on many aspects of ecological landscaping including holistic design, the use of native plants, and low impact property management.
GREG NICHOLS
VICE PRESIDENT
Greg has been in professional horticulture for over 30 years. He is an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist (MA-0510A), a PA certified pesticide applicator (BU10663), and is a member of the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) where he served as the president in 2007.
Greg started in landscaping by mowing lawns while attending George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Upon graduation, he founded Twin Oaks Landscaping which he operated until 2004. Greg worked as Assistant Director of Facilities for Grounds at Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, PA, from 2004-2008.
RYAN SNYDER
GENERAL MANAGER
Ryan has been involved in the landscape industry for more than 17 years and is a part owner of GreenWeaver Landscapes. His career began with hands-on experience in installation and project management and has expanded to include leadership in business strategy, team development, and organizational management. He has overseen projects across residential and commercial sectors, including ecological restoration, hardscape construction, and large-scale landscape renovations.
Ryan focuses on guiding teams, strengthening systems, and mentoring professionals to ensure successful projects and long-term industry growth. He enjoys sharing his knowledge with both GreenWeaver employees and the public, and is currently an instructor at Longwood Gardens where he teaches Designing Stormwater Solutions and Landscape Installation Management.
His certifications include: Certified Integrity Selling Facilitator, Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute - Certified Paver Installer (ICPI CPI), National Concrete Masonry Association - Segmental Retaining Wall Installer (NCMA SRWI), Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association - Sustainable Landscape Certificate (PLNA SLC), and Occupational Safety Health Administration - 30 Hour General (OSHA 30).
Michele Christiano
STEWARDSHIP & GARDENING SUPERVISOR
Michele began her career at a local garden center over 20 years ago and since then has worked at private estates as well as the public gardens of Winterthur, Longwood Gardens, and Nemours Estate.
She has also taught Botany for Gardeners at Mt. Cuba Center and wrote for Fine Gardening Magazine as the Mid-Atlantic regional reporter. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from West Chester University and has completed the Certificate of Merit in Ornamental Horticulture from Longwood Gardens.
Away from work, she loves spending time with her kids out in nature and gardening.
OLIVIA KIRKPATRICK
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
Olivia has an undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware in Landscape Architecture with a minor in Horticulture, and a background in fine and studio arts. Prior to joining the GreenWeaver team, Olivia held positions at the Tyler Arboretum, Mt. Cuba Center, Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, Viridian Landscape Studio and Evolution Landscape Design. Their work experience in public gardens has given them a strong understanding of maintenance needs for large scale landscapes, as well as conservation and sustainability.
In addition to designing, Olivia is an enthusiastic instructor on all aspects of ecological landscape design. They currently teach Garden Design for Homeowners and a Garden Care series at Mt. Cuba Center.
Outside of work, Olivia spends their time making art and working with the medicinal plants they grow in their home garden. They are very proud to have grown the native Passiflora incarnata, maypop, in their garden for the first time in 2021.
CLARA MONSMA
PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE & ESTIMATOR
Clara holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Biology and Environmental Studies from Oberlin College, where their studies focused on the botany and ecology of native East Coast flora. Through their work experience in environmental education, Clara has gained extensive knowledge of native plants and wildlife. They harness their passion for ethical, ecological gardening to promote wildlife habitat and ecosystem services in their gardening work. Clara is a natural organizer and loves systems of all kinds. They take great pride in leading the Stewardship and Gardening Department to flourish along with the properties we serve.
They hold a Sustainable Landscape Certification (SLC) from the Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association (PLNA) and a Certificate of Merit in Landscape Design from Longwood Gardens.
Mike Redden
CREW LEADER
Mike has been with GreenWeaver since 2016. A skilled
crew leader, Mike is fanatical about quality and passionate about environmental stewardship. He has experience in all aspects of ecological landscaping, from stormwater management projects to installing complex planting plans.
Always interested in learning more, Mike has completed training as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and taken classes at Longwood Gardens and Mt. Cuba Center. Mike has a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from West Chester University.
Jack Nichols
CREW LEADER
Jack graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture and multiple honors. After college, he worked at a Landscape Architecture & Planning firm where he served on multiple planning and design projects.
His knowledge of ecology and native plants help our team to promote flourishing ecosystems. Jack has been with Greenweaver for over 10 years, and has held many positions including crew member, crew leader, design intern, procurement associate and estimator. When not at work, Jack enjoys spending time outside with his wife and their dog, playing disc golf, and rock climbing.
Sean McCracken
STEWARD
Sean began gardening professionally in 2016 after leaving the construction plumbing industry to go back to school. While working full time as a Landscape/Gardening foreman in New Jersey he was able to receive his Bachelors Degree in Journalism and Media studies. While at Rutgers Sean was able to take electives in horticultural sciences and couldn’t keep away from the plant world.
After graduating he accepted a job in New York City leading both installs and maintenance of indoor and outdoor horticulture projects of all sizes. As he worked he continued to take classes at New York Botanic Garden and Mt Cuba Center when he was visiting his family in Delaware. From there he was recruited to be the head of horticulture at a nature preserve that was attached to an estate and other properties. Eventually life brought him back to the Philadelphia area where he was raised and originally fell in love with gardens.
He continues to be patient about working with plants on high quality projects, and continue to learn as working with plants is a life dedicated to patience and learning.
Joe Nichols
CREW LEADER
Joe has been part of GreenWeaver for as long as he can remember—starting well before high school. Growing up in the sustainable landscaping world enabled him to discover early on the satisfaction of improving both people’s properties and the ecosystems they rely on. He started as a crew member and quickly developed the skills to lead teams and manage installation projects of all kinds.
During his two years in Baltimore playing college lacrosse, Joe returned each summer to deepen his knowledge of native and invasive plants, jobsite management, and a range of projects from plantings to hardscapes to stormwater management. Over the past year, he has expanded into the stewardship and gardening department while also contributing to marketing efforts and handling small engine and equipment repairs. A lifelong learner, Joe is constantly picking up new facts about plants and animals.
Outside of work, he enjoys snowboarding, going to concerts, and spending time outdoors—activities that fuel his passion for the natural world.
Alison Joyce
CREW LEADER
Alison came to GreenWeaver with a bachelor's degree in biology from Saint Joseph's University and a passion for the beauty of ecology and local ecosystems. Always excited to learn and aided by the patience and helpfulness of the rest of our team, she has grown in her technical skills and will be entering the new season as a crew leader. She loves the "rompecabezas," or puzzles that each project presents, and enjoys getting to be a part of the miniature restorations that happen every time we re-introduce native plants into a landscape.
Alison began her career in native plant landscaping through participating in the Natural Lands Force of Nature program, completing the Crow's Nest Internship for Land Stewardship and Environmental Education, working for Philly Parks & Rec Ben Outside Program, getting hands-on experience with a wide variety of plants at Redbud Native Plant Nursery, and co-creating meaningful opportunities for interaction with native animals and landscapes at UMLY's environmental education center. She currently leverages her penchant for connecting people to the landscapes that they live in by sharing fun facts with clients and answering their questions.
In her free time, Alison enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, disc golf, and volleyball with friends. She also loves a long photo hike, a good audio book, and making music.
Talia Brinker
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
Talia recently graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. During her summers, she worked at a marina on the C&D Canal, where she grew her love and appreciation for wetlands and riparian habitat.
She also interned with UD and Delaware Sea Grant’s Coastal Resilience Design Studio where she and her team worked to bring climate resilience through storm water mitigation and wetland restoration projects to underserved coastal communities. She focused on concepts of ecological restoration design while in school and now brings her knowledge to design native landscapes that bridge the gap between humans and nature.
Talia grew up riding horses and spending as much time outside as possible. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new places, finding live music, and fishing the Chesapeake with her friends and family.
Mike Byrne
CREW LEADER
After six years in urban agriculture and environmental education, Mike joined GreenWeaver in 2020. We knew he would not be a crew member for long, and with quick learning, hard work, and enthusiasm he was soon promoted to Crew Leader. Mike applies his care for the environment and his educational background as he teaches new crew members about ecological landscaping.
Rosalio Galindo
CREW LEADER
Rosalio, known as “Galindo” by his coworkers, has been on the GreenWeaver team for over 2 years.
Starting as a crew member, he gained skills and knowledge of landscape techniques to work his way to a crew leader. When asked what he likes most about what he does, he replies, “Everything!”
While not at work he enjoys spending time working on his car.
Sarah Morales
STEWARD
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Horticulture and Design with a minor in Psychology from the University of Delaware, where her studies focused on the science, design, and sustainability of the landscapes we inhabit.
Sarah also completed a Senior Fellowship with the Environmental Leadership Program (DEWN ‘22). She has built an eclectic career over the last decade, where her most recent experience in the environmental education and community engagement fields has given her extensive knowledge of how humans, animals, plants, and the environment are interconnected.
Sarah is a real nerd for pawpaw trees (Asimina triloba) and American persimmons (Diospyros virginiana) and spends far too much time looking for their fruit. You can catch Sarah hiking with her dog, Badger, or not-so-quietly jamming out to music.
Brett Snyder
STEWARD
Brett started at GreenWeaver in 2023 and quickly moved from the position of Gardener to Steward because of his hard work and enthusiasm.
He is committed to the company's mission of environmental stewardship. With a passion for nurturing plants and creating beautiful outdoor spaces, Brett is dedicated to ensuring our clients' gardens thrive.
Outside of work, Brett enjoys shooting hoops, browsing a bookstore, and hanging out with friends and family.
Jessica Myers
OFFICE MANAGER
Jess keeps the gears running smoothly. She comes to us with over two decades of administrative experience and committed to our company’s mission of creating sustainable and beautiful landscapes. She has a master's degree in public administration with a focus on sports administration from West Chester University and a BS in organizational dynamics from Immaculata University.
Her attention to detail from scheduling to client communication to accounting and administrative oversight make her a valued part of the team. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and four-leggers. Her eclectic interests keep her engaged and on the go!
Morgan Miles
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
From her first time volunteering at a farm back in 2016, Morgan realized she loved being in the dirt. Since then, she has gone on to learn different ways to work with nature.
From learning about foraging and herbalism to being a farm hand, a vegetable and greenhouse grower at North Creek Nurseries, a Horticulture Assistant Gardener at Mt. Cuba, and now at GreenWeaver, she has been able to form an eclectic education both on the job and in the woods.
In her free time, Morgan enjoys crocheting, cooking, going on long walks, working in her garden, and acquiring more hobbies than she knows what to do with.
Molly and Scout
GREENWEAVER SECURITY TEAM
It takes real teamwork to keep the GreenWeaver humans safe and secure while working hard and having fun. Molly and Scout keep everyone in their lane with a great attitude and gentle hand, or should we say paw?
They love to perform sociological studies of their humans both on and off the clock.
Tater
COMPANY MORALE OFFICER
Tater excels at eliciting laughter and smiles with his infectious playfulness. He uses his talents diligently, keeping things from getting too serious in the high-pressure field of ecological landscaping. He is also very involved in environmental research, investigating the sights, sounds, and smells of our local ecosystems.
In his spare time, Tater loves to run and nap.
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