Reed Newman
Founder/CEO
I decided to start Revival Roots in order to provide people with the ability to connect with the food they consume. My interest in gardening and horticulture stemmed from my time growing up on a vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley in California's Central Coast. I attended Cornell University and received a degree in Environmental Science from the School of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Now living back in Los Angeles, I am helping establish and maintain vegetable gardens across the city. I take pride in the fact that we source all of our products from local vendors and bring the true meaning of local to your backyard!
Nick Bielec
COO
Born and raised in Southern California, Nick grew up in his grandfather’s greenhouse. His passion for gardening stems from shadowing his grandfather’s daily routine. Nick’s tireless work ethic and unbending patience comes from his background in working in the healthcare industry. Instilled with a green thumb right at birth, his grandfather’s massive garden has enriched his knowledge in horticulture, cultivation and landscaping over two decades. Nick has joined Revival Roots because he truly believes that having access to organic vegetables are essential to living a better, healthier lifestyle! When Nick isn’t working, he enjoys going on adventures with his wife and two dogs, Bourbon and Benson.
Rylan Griggs
Head of Nursery Operations
Growing up in Venice California, with open beaches and the Santa Monica mountains in view, Rylan developed a love for the natural world. After a semester at pierce college, Rylan started volunteering in 2014 at a urban farm/nursery which grew specialty crops for local chefs and restaurants. Since then, Rylan has worked at LA’s only organic certified nursery and has maintained multiple backyard edible gardens. In his spare time Rylan grows exotic cactus and succulents, as well as volunteering with an organization that protects native plants. He is excited to be lead the nursery operation at Revival Roots and produce the best quality vegetable an herb seedlings for our client’s garden!
Pat Ives
Garden Specialist
Born and raised in Michigan, Patrick has been immersed in the world of plants for over a decade. Rooted by an education centered on environmental conservation and sustainability, he has always felt a calling towards cultivating a more sustainable food system. After graduating he took an internship on a vegetable farm and never looked back. For the next few years he and his wife found themselves all over the midwest, during which time Patrick accumulated skills in horticulture, nursery production, prairie restoration, and viticulture. Each time they moved, the backyard & community gardens they planted kept getting bigger and bigger... In 2016 they returned to family land in Bliss, MI and founded Bliss Valley Farm. For the next six years they grew a huge variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs which they sold at local farmers markets. They now find themselves in sunny California where Patrick is bringing his diverse plant-tending skills to bear on the beautiful gardens grown by Revival Roots across LA.
Alevtina Sideleva
Garden Specialist
Born in Russia and raised in Colorado, Alevtina developed a deep love of nature from an early age. The Rocky Mountains provided an endless amount of joy as Alevtina hiked, camped, and foraged with her family. Joy flourished into passion, which fueled several years of study in landscape architecture. Part of her studies included an internship in sustainable architecture and permaculture with the Regeneration Field Institute in Manabi, Ecuador. Since then, Alevtina has worked in several outdoor spaces, primarily in outdoor education with schools around the LA Area. Now, she is excited to expand her knowledge of sustainable food production while providing exceptional urban agriculture with the Revival Roots Team.
Noah Landry
Garden Specialist
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Noah’s passion for the outdoors has always been expansive. Growing up in the city has never dulled his craving for adventure. Whether it be a quick hike with his dog or a weekend camping adventure, Noah prioritizes his connection with both himself and nature. Having graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in product design, Noah decided to reconnect with the beloved city that he grew up in. This time however, he brings both extensive knowledge of spacial design and specialized gardening. Revival Roots is a place of growth and inspiration for Noah, as he contributes both his knowledge and love for nature back into his home town.