Meet Our Dedicated Team
T.J. McNitt
Owner / 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.
Jack Mayse
Chief Operating Officer
Jack is responsible for all operations on a day to day basis. Jack has 33 plus years experience in the green industry managing a team of professionals nationwide to include certified arborists, licensed irrigation specialists, grounds management leaders, and landscape design engineers.
Beau Barnette
Director of Business Development
Beau Barnett is our Director of Business Development helping VerdeGo to improve our organization’s profitability and size by generating new commercial maintenance prospects. Beau’s ability to understand maintenance operations, finance, and specific horticulture issues; diversify our approach to building strong landscape maintenance partnerships.
Jennifer Phillips
Garden Center Manager
Jennifer comes to Verdego with over 20 years experience in the industry. She relocated to Florida 4 years ago from Pennsylvania to continue to pursue her passion for gardening. She is looking forward to the challenges of her new position as Garden Center Manager.
Carrie Stuart
Purchaser
Carrie has been with Verdego for a number of years and has excellent plant knowledge. Her years of experience also provides her the skills required as our Purchaser as well as a valued member of our Garden Center Staff.
Andres Jaimes
Operations Manager
Andres heads up all of our landscape installation crews. He has been with VerdeGo for over 15 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
Office Manager / Human Resources
Jennifer is our office and human resources manager. Her great attitude & hard work ensures that our business is running at its best.
Jeff DiGuglielmo
Account Manager - Maintenance
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.
Brian Patenaude
Senior 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.
Matthew Stinson
Landscape Designer
Matt came to Verdego with over 15 years of experience in design and landscape operations. His wealth of knowledge shows in the innovative, beautiful landscapes that he designs for both homes and businesses. His advanced understanding of customers needs, coupled with attention to detail, results in not only outstanding landscapes but high levels of customer satisfaction.
Amanda Willson
Landscape Consultant
Amanda came to Verdego with 10 years’ experience in Landscape Design. She has an AAS degree in Horticulture and a BA in Landscape Architecture. Her love of plants and her creative talents assist in creating beautiful landscapes and ‘high end’ presentation materials.
Jake Ferry
Landscape Consultant - St. Augustine
Jake Ferry is one of our talented Landscape Consultants who brings over ten years experience to VerdeGo. Jake’s attention to detail and landscape vision can bring your landscape dreams to reality.
Shannon Burg
Asst. Designer/Drafter
Shannon is an integral part of our design team and assists in the creation & implementation of our landscape designs.
Tom Jones
CAD Drafter
Tom brings 40 years plus experience in CAD design, 3D modeling, and commercial & residential site designs, to Verdego. He is an essential part of the design staff!
Jennie Keppler
Director of Operations: Irrigation & Lighting
Jennie handles all the daily operations for irrigation and lighting for all new construction, redesign and maintenance both for residential, commercial, and maintenance.
Cody Warren
Permitting Specialist/Admin Assistant
Cody is a 6th generation Flagler county native who comes to Verdego with a wealth of knowledge of not only her home county, but the permitting that is required for the area. Her several years experience in customer service and permitting makes her a great addition to the Verdego staff.
Cara Brammer
Accounting
Cara handles the accounting for the VerdeGo Maintenance Division of the business, as well as accounting for several other associated companies. She has 25+ years of accounting experience.
Carly Morris
Assistant Manager - St. Augustine
Bio coming soon!
Stephanie Golden
Assistant Office Manager - St. Augustine
Coming Soon
Allynne Jones
Senior Sales Associate / Newsletter
Allynne has been with VerdeGo since 2003 and is a Florida Certified Horticultural Professional. Her extensive plant knowledge and love for gardening makes her an integral part of our VerdeGo family. Allynne also assists with marketing.
Kellie O’Neil
Administrative Assistant
Kellie is the friendly and helpful person behind the counter as you enter Verdego. She brings with her over thirty years of customer service experience and twenty five years of Administration experience. She is always willing to help and support customers and co-workers.
Juana Salazar
Garden Center Sales 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!
Barbara Veilleux
Garden Center Sales Associate
Barbara is native of the St. Augustine area and attended St. Augustine Technical School for Business. She has extensive experience in the horticultural field, having worked for the last 25 years in Tennessee. She is happy to part of the Verdego team.
Nedi Jaimes
Sales Associate - St. Augustine
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 Technician
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.
John Sprague
Irrigation & Lighting Staff
John brings over 30 years’ experience in irrigation and lighting in both residential and commercial applications. His valuable experience is a true asset to the team!
Randy Valdez
Landscape Foreman
Randy has developed years of knowledge during his tenure at VerdeGo. He is responsible for overseeing daily operations and manages multiple crews for landscape installation. His experience is a valuable asset to our day to day operations. Picture still forthcoming.
Roland Martin
Production Specialist
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!