Our Roots
GeoGrove was founded by a team of passionate environmentalists, technologists, and military veterans united by a common goal: accelerating nature's recovery through science and community.
Board of Directors
Matthew Perry
President & CEO
An 8-year military veteran now working in technology, Matthew combines strategic leadership with hands-on environmental action. His vision for GeoGrove bridges high-tech solutions with grassroots ecological restoration.
Maxwell Galuppo
Secretary
With a background in technology and education, Maxwell focuses on building partnerships with universities and creating professional networks to amplify GeoGrove's impact.
Michigan Diehl
Treasurer
A greenhouse and landscaping expert, Michigan brings practical knowledge of plant science to accelerate old-growth forest development through strategic species selection.
Site Leaders
Our Site Leaders coordinate planting events, guide volunteer groups, and meticulously log planting data to ensure every tree is accounted for in our system.
They are the backbone of our field operations, transforming ecological plans into tangible results.
Our Site Leaders
- Samantha Perry
- Carolyn Bibighaus
- Bob Zaffrano
Tech Team
Our developers and data specialists build monitoring systems, maintain planting databases, and create tools for our Wardens to track ecosystem health.
They ensure our field data translates into actionable insights for forest acceleration.
Tech Team Members
- Joshua Bibighaus
- Dimitri Herr
Environmental Wardens
Our ecological experts survey potential sites, oversee planting operations, and conduct threshold monitoring to ensure successful transition to natural growth.
They combine scientific rigor with practical field experience to guide our restoration work.
Our Wardens
- Taylor Simmons
- Nick Heck