Our Team
We’re working hard behind the scenes to collect and deliver your compost every week!
George Ardura
Founder, Operations
As a Potomac Falls High School alum and University of Virginia grad, George has found his passion in being a worm farmer and using the power of micro-organisms to protect our environment.
Michelle Wendt
Co-Owner, Operations
Michelle is a long-time Ashburn resident who is passionate about native plant gardening and all things birds and bugs! She's enthusiastic about eco-conscious living and is excited to be a part of the Worm Works team.
Trisha McKnight
Farm Manager, WormVan Driver
Trisha is a resident of Ashburn who loves working on farms and who is passionate about Worm Works and its environmental benefits to the community.
Nicole Luz
Media & Marketing, WormVan Driver
As a University of Virginia Alum, Nicole found her passion in human rights and adaptability challenges as we interact with a changing environment. A Potomac Falls High School alum, she is thankful to be able to help make her hometown greener.
Tia Stajkowski
Farm Helper
A Potomac Falls High School alum, Tia is passionate about soil health and composting. She is excited to do her part in creating a greener world and future by starting with her hometown.
Jay Causay
WormVan Driver
Jay is a longtime resident of Sterling who enjoys the outdoors and community service who is passionate about Worm Works because it is an excellent way to travel the country and be a good steward of the Earth.
Nader Aalemansour
Farm Helper
We are grateful to have Nader as a volunteer on the farm! Nader is a Potomac Falls High School and James Madison University alum. He is an advocate for sustainable practices in the food industry and for reducing carbon emissions.
Pamela Jones, Gathering Springs Farm
Composting Farm Partner
Pam lives in Middleburg, where she co-owns Gathering Springs Farm. Besides raising animals and growing plants that she sells at local farmers markets, she hosts us at the farm, where we compost all of the food waste we collect.