La Jolla, California–based Richard Restuccia has been associated with the green industry for over twenty-five years. He has served on the Irrigation Association’s Board of Directors and has consulted with many private companies and public agencies concerning water management. His career has evolved through positions at industry leaders in irrigation, including Husqvarna, Jain Irrigation, ValleyCrest Companies, and Rain Bird Corporation.

He is a regular presenter at conferences like the California Green Technology, WaterSmart Innovations, Irrigation Association, the National Facility Management and Technology, ASLA, and Urban Sustainability conferences on subjects concerning how contractors can help their customers save water and money, as well as how to use social media to influence water conservation.

Restuccia has published articles in Common Ground and Landscape Management magazines concerning efficient irrigation. He also started the Jain Irrigation Training Series, which has educated over 200,000 people on sustainable irrigation practices. He is a Master Gardener and has a Master’s Degree in Agriculture.