Staffing a unique operation like the SGP requires a multi-disciplinary team approach. The SGP staff is taking a holistic approach to community development and revitalization. The staff is focusing on all phases of development - planning, design and implementation. The Smart Growth team will be able to function like a for-profit community consulting firm and will, at times, charge fees for services. Beyond those services provided by staff, the Smart Growth Partnership utilizes the services of professional consulting firms to help plan, design and implement smart growth ideas.

Alexander J. Graziani, AICP, Executive Director
The Executive Director of the Partnership is charged with the planning and implementation of programs developed by members of the Smart Growth Partnership. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors President. The Executive Director acts as the principal spokesperson of the Smart Growth Partnership.

The Executive Director is working with sub-committees made up of individuals who are members of the above groups. The sub-committees will form from time to time to coordinate specific events and to prepare technical papers addressing model plans and land-use ordinances.

Mr. Graziani has extensive experience in community planning, land development and zoning. This includes working with community boards and commissions, as well as numerous levels of local, state, and federal governments. Mr. Graziani specializes in facilitating public meetings, building consensus and planning charrettes. To contact Mr. Graziani call 724-552-0118 or e-mail alex@smartgrowthpa.org

John D. Turack, Educational Outreach
In partnership with the Penn State Cooperative Extension of Westmoreland County, the Educational Outreach employee is overseeing the development of curriculum to be utilized in school districts, as well as institutions of higher education and for citizen planner education.  To contact Mr. Turack call 724-552-0118 or e-mail jdt15@psu.edu.

Beverly Poole, Office Coordinator
The office coordinator works to assist and support each of the specialized Smart Growth Partnership professionals (Executive Director, Grant / Proposal Writer, and Educational Outreach), manage website calendar, and be responsible for day-to-day accounting, scheduling and filing. To contact Ms. Poole, call 724-552-0118 or email bev@smartgrowthpa.org