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.

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 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