About Us

Our Purpose

To help our clients better understand their environment by simplifying the science and helping them make more informed decisions of how their home or business affects the health of their family and staff.

Company Vision

GreenWorks is the best Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) firm in the NYC Tri-State area. We have the best staff, are well-run operationally, profitable and are seen as leaders and influencers in the industry because of the science we use and how we educate our customers. GreenWorks is well positioned for the future because our leadership team is strong, demand for our services is high and all employees contribute to and benefit from the Firm’s success. Our culture of accountability, empathy and responsibility challenges our team respectfully and rewards always doing the right thing.

Company Culture

We are a group of energetic, inquisitive, fun, compassionate people with a healthy living mindset, a love of learning, and a deep respect for our environment. Our passion is living in a healthy environment that begins with our motto “Healthy Starts at Home.”

Building Biologists

GreenWorks is a family-owned Environmental Advisory and Environmental Construction firm that helps identify environmental problems and implement cost effective corrective remedies. Based in New Jersey, the Company was founded by Environmental Scientists and Land Use Professionals with decades of experience in land development and environmental processes. There is no firm more qualified to understand how the Built Environment interacts with the Natural Environment. We deliver science-based solutions to address your environmental challenges.

We’re Not Your Typical
Environmental Contractor

We’ve worked with those hit-and-run guys before and can assure you we are not one of them! As Environmental Advisors we like to think that you can trust us because we become part of your environment on every project. You can expect a level of performance and accountability that’s a refreshing change.

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The End Result

Based in New Jersey and serving all US Markets, we know how special your family and home environment is. We strive to deliver not only a remarkable customer experience, but that you get the environment you have always wanted. In the end, we look forward to you becoming our customer and spreading the good word about GreenWorks.

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Our Team

We are Certified Green Professionals comprised of some of the best environmental talents to deliver the best environmental experience. Most of our team are Mold Survivors making them intimately familiar with your unique home health challenge. Understanding how your health is affected by your home is our business. Helping you breathe easier is our passion!

Victor Coppola

NY State Licensed Mold Assessor and Mold Contractor
Certified SteraMist Disinfection Technician
Building Biologist / Scientist / Owner

Victor is a Building Biologist and the Founder / Owner of GreenWorks Environmental, LLC. He developed the Firm’s M.O.M. service and specializes in assessing and correcting sick environments.

Melissa Coppola

M.O.M. Director / Co Founder

As GWE Executive Director, Melissa wears many hats from managing day-to-day operations to project scheduling and client relations. Her background in Art History allows her to oversee the handling and restoration of client artwork.

Tracy Brennan

Project Manager / Due Diligence Specialist

As Project Manager for the office, Tracy has a diverse professional background that matured at Shippensburg University. She prides herself on her commitment to bringing GWE customers great results and a professional experience.

Joanna Cowan

Accounting

Joanna’s background with construction and consulting firms lends a valuable perspective to GreenWorks. When asked what she likes about environmental services she replies “Everything we do revolves around our environment.

Katie Sikoryak

Administrative Assistant

As the most recent addition to our office administration team, Katie tackles everything from general office tasks to client intake and communication. She has a background in Risk Management and completed her B.A. degree in Anthropology with a Minor in Public Health from Boston University.

This Could Be You

We are hiring two new field technicians.

Field Correction Team

Brendan Pack

Project Facilitator / Environmental Field Technician Drainage Chief (PDC)

Pack is responsible for helping correct biologically contaminated environments through coordination of Team efforts and setting the pace regardless of the tasks at hand.

Jim DeGennaro

Director of Field Services

Jim proudly served his country and was honorably discharged as a decorated veteran who served with the 82nd Airborne in Vietnam.

Dylan Parks

Environmental Technician

Dylan is a recent graduate from Salisbury University in Maryland, where he played for the Men’s Soccer Team and earned a degree in Environmental Studies.

Connor Fletcher

Environmental Technician

Connor joined the GreenWorks team a few months ago as an Environmental Technician. His previous experience performing bathroom and drain installations and assisting in mold remediations make him a huge asset to the Greenworks Team.

Jim Wilburn

Environmental Technician

Jim is the latest member to join our GreenWorks family as an Environmental Technician. He has worked for a variety of well-known companies such as Boar's Head Provisions, Clean Harbors, and Tradebe Environmental Services.

Tim Dodson

Environmental Technician

Since childhood, it was apparent that Tim loved nature. An avid Scouter, Tim loved the outdoors and attained the rank of Eagle Scout.

Zack Karvelas

Environmental Technician

Zack comes into the environmental services profession out of his love for our environment.

This Could Be You

We are hiring two new field technicians.

Environmental Investigators

Katie McElduff

Building Biologist /
Sr. Environmental Investigator
Indoor Air Quality Specialist
Certified SteraMist Disinfection Manager
Certified Mycotoxin Investigator

Katie has a background in Environmental Biology and Public Health, and completed her education at Tulane University.

Brendan Gifford

Disinfection & Decontamination Chief
Certified SteraMist Disinfection Manager

Gifford likes aquatic environments; from beach lifeguarding to helping solve moisture intrusion issues in compromised environments.

Michael Coppola

Environmental Field Technician & Food Safety Specialist

Michael leads the charge in investigative and remediation know-how. He sets the bar when it comes to his work ethics and Be Prepared-ness (Did you know he’s an Eagle Scout).

This Could Be You

We are hiring two new field technicians.

Interns

Spencer Coppola

Jr. Field Technician

An avid Scout and self-professed gamer extraordinaire, Spencer likes natural environments.

Dahlia Coppola

Jr. Field Technician

Dahlia likes hunting and catching creatures. She hopes to start her own pet-sitting business soon

This Could Be You

We are hiring two new field technicians.

Mascots

Hoagy

An avid adventurer and certified Therapy Dog, Hoagy is in charge of morale and making sure no one leaves leftovers in their lunch. When not at work, Hoagy enjoys hiking, swimming and fetching tennis balls.

Wally

Wally was the original GreenWorks mascot! Some of his favorite activities were swimming, finding the perfect sun spot, and chasing squirrels.

Lulu

Lulu loves to hang out at GreenWorks HQ, as she gets lots of belly rubs. We tried to train her to sniff out mold, but she only ever finds dog treats.

Nessie

Nessie is the newest addition to the GreenWorks team! Still just a puppy, she loves to play ball. And more ball. Wait, did someone say ball?

Honey

Honey is the newest member of the GreenWorks team (transplanted straight from Texas). She loves acting as the office guard dog, bribing all employees for treats and playing at the beach.

Herb

Herb the Turtle was rescued by our Project Manager, Tracy. He enjoys swimming in his terrarium, eating worms, and greeting his co-workers each morning.

Greenworks did everything they said they’re going to

As a first time home buyer I was apprehensive, especially when I found out the home I wanted had mold.Thank God for Greenworks. Victor came, found the problem, and came up with a solution. They got rid of the preexisting mold, sealed the crawl space, installed ventilation and drainage systems. Gary did the job fast and well. Before Greenworks came the house had a damp old musty stench and now it smells like fresh air. Thanks for doing a quality job!

Adam S

September 20, 2013

The End Result

Victor-coppola-headshots Whether your project is here in NJ or elsewhere in the US, we know how special your home environment is and strive to deliver not only a remarkable customer experience but that you get the environment you have always wanted. In the end, we look forward to you becoming our customer and spreading the good word about GreenWorks.