Reuven is the founder and President of Gardenology. He is passionate about plants, restoration, and healthy food and believes that everyone can and deserves to have a garden. He is an ecologist with over 20 years of experience in ocean and watershed ecology. Ask him to tell you a story or two! He has some great ones to share. He has conducted conservation-based research on an array of ecosystems and sensitive species aimed at preservation, restoration, and protection.

He is an experienced environmental educator utilizing his broad base of scientific and mechanical systems knowledge to educate and empower people around him to wisely use and protect our resources whether on a nature tour or in their homes. He is also a licensed contractor and certified Building Analyst and has a broad base of knowledge around building science, energy efficiency, and environmentally friendly products.

A committed conservationist, he has devoted his career to developing an array of projects aimed to reduce resource consumption and promote sustainability. Reuven also serves as the Board Chair of One Montgomery Green and Treasurer of the Maryland Building Performance Association and lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland with his wife and three children.