Jodi Verbanic (Founder, Co-Owner)

   Prior to the founding of CVO, Jodi (B.S.
   Biology, M.S. Environmental Science &
   Management) worked in the fields of
   environmental management and
   horticulture, and also taught
   environmental science at the primary,
   secondary, and undergraduate levels.
   More importantly, she worked for several
   years as a professional gardener for
   clients throughout the Pittsburgh area,
   during which time she honed her skills as
   a grower. Jodi is responsible for running
   the day-to-day operations of CVO.

   Evan Verbanic (Co-Owner)

   Evan (B.S. Environmental Resource
   Management, M.S. Environmental
   Science & Management) has worked
   broadly in the field of environmental
   management since 1990.  Evan
   currently works as a strategic sales
   and business consultant for CVO.
   Evan can be seen at the Sewickley
   Farmer’s Market on Saturdays from
   April through November.

   Donald Danyo (Facility Manager)

   Don joined the CVO staff in 2011 as
   our part-time Facility Manager, and his
   responsibilities include equipment &
   building maintenance, field preparation
   & maintenance, and deliveries.  Don
   (A.S. Agronomy) has 45 years of extensive
   horticultural experience in the private sector.
   To those who know him, Don is commonly
   referred to as the “tractor whisperer,” because
   of his amazing ability to repair engines, large
   and small!

      Meagan Slates (Assistant Grower) 

   Meagan joined the CVO staff in 2011 as an Assistant Grower, assisting with planting, maintaining, and harvesting vegetable, herb, and flower crops.   Meagan is a junior in Penn State's agricutural education program, and her enthusiasm and passion for all things agricultural is hard to match!   

     Luna (Farm Dog)

   Luna is our 5-year-old beagle/lab
   mix, who, despite her small stature,
   has proven to be a fierce rabbit, vole,
   and groundhog hunter.  Her daily
   activities include chasing off deer,
   fighting groundhogs, valiantly protecting
   crops and humans, and rooting out
   voles. She can be found daily in our
   crop fields, muddy nose and all!