our team

Ryan has been involved in the landscape industry for 10 years. His experience spans from residential maintenance/installation to commercial contracting and landscape construction with heavy emphasis on project management. This involvement has given him hands-on experience with projects ranging from open space reforestation, hardscape design and construction, new construction installation, and renovations both small and large.

Ryan 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.

His certifications include: 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), Occupational Safety Health Administration - 30 Hour General (OSHA 30).

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.

John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture from Temple University. Through his schooling he developed a modern approach to designing multi-functional outdoor spaces that blend native ecology with practical, people-friendly solutions.

He incorporates ethical stormwater management, native plantings, and habitat gardens into his plans in an artful manner that reflects the aesthetic desires of his clients along with their sense of environmental stewardship.

John spent several years working in residential and commercial contracting, which provided him with a valuable perspective on the construction process necessary to transform a drawing on paper into a completed project.

John shares his knowledge of ecological design at both Longwood Gardens where he teaches landscape design theory, and Morris Arboretum where he instructs on designing stormwater solutions for homeowners. 

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 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.

Before Emily’s journey in horticulture started, she worked in the healthcare industry for 12 years. While she enjoyed interacting with the residents, it was time for a change.

Emily started in horticulture 2 years ago at North Creek Nurseries, where her role as a plant trials gardener afforded her the opportunity to learn about native plants and ecology. She had always had a passion for plants, but it continued to grow as she learned more.

Outside of work, Emily enjoys canning and preserving vegetables from her garden, hunting, and fishing. She loves spending time in her backyard gardening with her 4 dogs and tending to her chickens.

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.

Barb has been in office management and customer service for over 30 years. Though she has worked in a variety of industries, she feels most at home in a green, sustainable company.

Barb holds dual degrees in Architecture and Construction Management. She thrives on organization and numbers analysis and has strong communication skills.

To fulfill her creative side she does picture framing, sketches and makes jewelry. Time away from work is spent hiking, gardening, dancing, and practicing and teaching yoga.