The VerdeGo Team
T.J. McNitt
President/Operations Manager
T.J. McNitt is the driving force behind the VerdeGo team and day to day operations of both our locations. T.J. is a licensed and certified General Contractor with extensive knowledge and experience in the installation of many landscape, hardscape and irrigation projects. T.J.’s demand for excellence and attention to detail combined with a highly qualified staff has made VerdeGo northeast Florida’s premier Garden Center & Landscape operation.
Carrie Stuart
Purchaser/GC Manager
Carrie has been with Verdego for a number of years and has excellent plant knowledge. Carries is Landscape & Nursery Management Certified as well as a Florida Certified Horticultural Professional. Her years of experience also provides her the skills required as our Purchaser as well as a valued member of our Garden Center Staff.
Allynne Jones
Sr. Sales & Marketing
Allynne is a Florida Certified Horticultural Professional with 20 years experience at Verdego. Allynne assists customers with issues in their yards, makes visits to their homes when necessary, writes the monthly Newsletters, FaceBook and blogs and also handles much of the marketing.
Billy Genovese
Director of Business Development
Billy is one of our Directors of Business Development and is focusing on helping VerdeGo grow our commercial maintenance division. He comes to Verdego with 15 years of Business Development experience in various industries. Billy is a native to Palm Coast and has a Business Administration degree from the University of North Florida.
Andres Jaimes
Operations Manager
Andres heads up all of our landscape installation crews. He has been with VerdeGo for over 20 years and has extensive plant, landscape, hardscape, &irrigation knowledge.
Bruno Perez
Director of Maintenance
Bruno oversees all Landscape Maintenance Operations and personnel. He provides a great deal of experience to VerdeGo and is an integral part of keeping VerdeGo running smoothly and moving forward.
Ryan Seifert
Project Manager
Ryan joined the VerdeGo team, bringing with him 13 years of experience with a background in irrigation and maintenance. Ryan is a specialist in two wire systems and is a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor with the US Irrigation Association. A welcome addition to our team!
Jennifer Laura
Controller
Jennifer is our Controller for the business. Her great attitude & hard work ensures that our business is running at its best.
David Simmons
Estimator
David is an ex-serviceman with 20 years of service as part of the United States Submarine Force. David is a Florida Native who has over 15 years experience in the landscaping estimate industry. David works with the Business Development team to provide take-off and cost analysis for new construction and maintenance projects.
Brian Cousino
Account Manager
Brian has an all-encompassing background in sales over the last 13 years. He owned and operated his own business for almost 11 years – specializing in landscape, maintenance, irrigation and hardscape. Brian will be an Account Manager located in our Bunnell office. His knowledge and experience will be a great asset to our company.
Brian Patenaude
Sr. Landscape Designer
Brian is our senior landscape designer & heads up our design center. He is a Florida Certified Landscape Designer with over 30 years of experience in the landscape industry. His extensive plant & design knowledge lead the way for all our future endeavors.
Jesse Villanueva
Branch Manager - Daytona Ops
Jesse has been in the landscaping industry for over 20 plus years. Jesse has an abundant background in landscape- working from the ground up in residential and commercial designs. With his expertise and knowledge, Jesse is a great addition to the Verdego team!
Keith Dukes
Sr. Account Manager - Daytona
Keith started in the Landscape industry in 1985 working in the horticultural department at Walt Disney World. After receiving his degree in horticultural, he started working in the nursery field propagating plants in a tissue culture lab. He has extensive knowledge in plant health specializing in turf care. In the late 90’s, Keith began working in landscape maintenance where he found his passion for maintaining and caring for established landscapes.
Jeff DiGuglielmo
Account Manager - Daytona
Jeff brings to Verdego over 20 years of experience in landscape maintenance and construction. Jeff manages Maintenance Landscaping Accounts for Verdego and his experience is a valuable asset to our company and clients. Picture forthcoming.
Josh Beals
Account Manager - Daytona
Coming soon.
Alicia Villaverde
Office Mgr - Daytona
Alicia joins our Verdego team, bringing with her six years of experience in customer service and proficiency in Microsoft. Alicia is also fluent in English and Spanish and is not only an animal lover, but a plant lover as well! Welcome to the team Alicia!
Chalon Suchsland
Account Manager - St. Aug
Chalon comes from an extensive background in all levels of the landscaping industry and has 20 plus years ranging in landscaping, maintenance, design and horticulture. Chalon will be a great asset to our Green Cove Office
Scott Settlemires
Account Manager - St. Aug
I have over 15 years commercial experience in Florida landscaping, I started from the bottom as an entry level laborer and quickly moved up. Extensive experience in maintenance and landscape enhancement installation. I treat all the work I do for Veredgo as if it was my name on the side of the truck.
David Landschoot
Account Manager - St. Aug
I have been with Verdego for three years and in the industry for more than 15 years . I have my commercial applicator license and I am very knowledgeable in weed and plant identification. I enjoy working in the field with my team and helping others grow in the industry.
Russell McCrea
Account Manager - St. Aug
Coming soon.
Trey Starling
Account Managerr - St. Aug
Coming soon.
Shannon Burg
Asst. Designer/Drafter
Shannon is an integral part of our design team and assists in the creation & implementation of our landscape designs.
Denise Tanguilig
Office Manager - Ops
Denise has come to Verdego with 30 years' experience in Office Administration and Management. Denise is also a Certified Florida Notary that will be able to assist with documents requiring notarization. Denise will make a welcome addition to the Verdego team.
Cheryl Hornstein
Aspire System & Contract Administrator
Cheryl comes to Verdego with over 15 years of customer service. She has extensive experience in office and team coordination along with management experience. Cheryl will be an asset to our Maintenance Division.
Ashleigh Dunn
Maintenance Officer Manager
We welcome Ashleigh to Verdego as the Maintenance Office Manager. Ashleigh comes to Verdego with four years of Office experience and eight years of Customer Service. We welcome Ashleigh to our team.
Juana Salazar
Garden Center Associate
Juana has been with Verdego since 2003. She is a valuable asset to the Garden Center staff with her extensive plant knowledge and her attention to detail. She helps keep our Garden Center looking beautiful and is always willing to assist our customers!
Nedi Jaimes
Garden Center Associate
With over 15 years experience working with plants Nedi helps keeps our garden center looking good. She assists customers with plant selections, sprays, fertilizes, pulls work orders and even loads mulch with the big tractor!
Glenn Laura
Irrigation & Lighting Tech
Glenn is our irrigation and lighting specialist. He has the knowledge to make sure that your plants are getting the proper water they need during the day and getting the proper look at night.
Roland Martin
Account Manager
Roland came to VerdeGo with over 20 years experience in the landscape business. Roland is our Production Specialist who works hand in hand with our Project Manager. He schedules and directs personnel and resources toward providing quality, cost-effective services to our clients. A great asset to the Verdego team!
Karina Garcia
Administrative Assistant
Karina is the welcoming face that greets our customers as they arrive at our Bunnell offices. Karina came to Verdego with strong experience in customer service. Welcome to the team Karina!
Chris Finklestein
Account Manager - Bunnell
Coming soon.