Chris Cerveny

Co-founder & President @Bridge City Global

Pittsburgh, PA, US
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WORK HISTORY

Dec 2022 — Present

Co-founder & President @Bridge City Global

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Pittsburgh, PA, US

Privately owned horticulture business advisory group that offers consulting and technical services to the horticulture industry, specializing in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), Greenhouse, Consumer Lawn & Garden Product Development, and Garden Device Innovations-Owner/ Operator-Lead all aspects of business development, customer acquisition, and technical consulting-Support enterprise leaders, investors, product developers, farmers, and growers on their journeyfrom concept to creation while they bring their ideas to life, including people, processes, andcommercial products-Develop technical recommendations and consult on strategy, innovation, product design, andresearch strategies that maximize ROI-Provide additional freelance research & development services as requested

EDUCATION

2004 — 2006

University of Florida

M.S., Environmental Horticulture, Floriculture; Agriculture Education & Communication

1997 — 2002

Michigan State University

B.S., Horticulture Science

2006 — 2010

Cornell University

Ph.D., Horticulture, Floriculture, Plant Physiology; Education

SKILLS

ScienceResearchAgricultureMarketingMedia TrainedEntrepreneurshipResearch and Development (R&D)Product DevelopmentHorticultureExperimental DesignData AnalysisR&DBusiness StrategyBusiness DevelopmentConsumer ProductsCross-Functional Team LeadershipLeadershipMarketing StrategyStrategic Planning

ABOUT CHRIS CERVENY

I\'m a horticulturist, builder, and lifelong student of the connection between people and plants. My work sits at the intersection of plants, soil, biology, and human health; translating decades of horticulture science into something practical, accessible, and meaningful for everyday gardeners. I believe the future of food isn\'t just in farms, it\'s in backyards. When we grow better soil, we grow better plants. and when we grow better plants, we improve the quality of the food we eat and the lives we live. That belief is what led me to co-found Just Good Soil, where we\'re rethinking how home gardeners approach soil health, nutrient density, and regenerative growing. Our goal is simple: make it easier for anyone to grow food, flowers, or medicine that actually delivers its potential. Throughout my career, I\'ve worked across the full spectrum of horticulture - floriculture, hydroponics, greenhouse production, specialty agriculture, organic farming, and emerging agtech systems. I\'ve had the privilege of learning from some of the brightest minds in our industry, and those experiences shaped how I think about both the art and science of horticulture and growing. Today, I focus on translating that knowledge into tools, products, and ideas that empower people to succeed, whether they are first-time gardeners or experienced growers looking to level up. At my core, I\'m a problem solver and builder of teams to accomplish any goal. I enjoy developing people, turning ideas into reality, and creating systems that continuously improve. If you find yourself asking \"I wonder if we could.\"- we\'ll probably get along. Specialties: Soil Health & Fertility • Regenerative Gardening • Horticulture • Controlled Environment Agriculture • Hydroponics • Greenhouse Operations • Specialty Crops • AgTech • Product Development • Research Translation • Consumer Gardening • Education & Outreach • Building High-Performance Teams

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