Pizzo is an ecological restoration company. We work in all the ecosystems Michigan has to offer -- prairie, savanna, wetland, woodland and dunes. I sell restoration services, stewardship/maintenance, prescribed fire; I manage projects to make sure they go well, balancing the needs of the client with the natural systems that sustain them.

Co-founder of midwest natural soda company. Multi-faceted start-up, formulation development, sales, team development/management. The story of Fruitbelt is pretty simple: We wanted to create a better-for-you drink that would bring the interconnected reality of the orchard alive to people everywhere.

Sales expansion into the Chicago market and deeper into Michigan/local midwest, building out routes with retail/food service accounts, developing system for "extras", explore/pioneer distribution options, helping the farm reach its capacity profitably and look to future build out. Marketing activities include forecasting, product development, social media inspiration, website redo/upkeep, etc....

I worked as a member of team to conserve land in perpetuity. My role was to organize events for members, outreach to local organizations, newletter, online presence....

Moved to the country and promptly started a CSA, a life-long dream.