About Malibu Green Machine
The MalibuGreenMachine is a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization of volunteers with a mission to “green” public spaces in Malibu.

The MalibuGreenMachine functions as a team effort. The group is dedicated to greening Malibu by working with city departments, neighborhood associations, and local businesses. This nonprofit is a lean machine--it has no administrative costs, no operating expenses (except for a nonprofit insurance policy), no rented office space. Most services and materials--whether the graphic design for the logo, or food for the St. Patrick’s Day Wear the Green to “Green” Malibu Party- are donated. It has no paid staff, no paid consultants. All work is done by a large number of volunteers. Thus, all donations are applied 100% to the projects.

Meet the MGM Team

Jo Giese, founder and president
Is an award-wining radio journalist, author, and community activist with a history of successfully landscaping Rose Avenue in Venice, California. She was honored by The Malibu Times as a Citizen of the Year 2005, and by Mayor Pamela Conley-Ulich with a Malibu Way of Life Award June, 2008.

Robert B. Gold, vice president
Is Vice President of Big Rock Partners, LLC, a real estate private equity fund, and has for the last three years been overseeing the development of the firmÕs two properties in Malibu. Mr. Gold received his A.B. from Washington University in St. Louis and his J.D. from American UniversityÕs Washington College of Law and he is member of the New York State Bar Association. Robert enjoys cooking for his friends and family, spending time with his dogs and is a collector of contemporary art.

Pamela Conley-Ulich, co-founder
Is Mayor of Malibu, and was elected to the Malibu City Council in April 2004. She received a BA in Communications from University of California at San Diego, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland Law School. From 1998 through 2002, she served as Hollywood Resident Counsel, Litigation Supervisor for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). Pamela settled in Malibu in 1996 after she married her husband, David Ulich. They have two young children.

Madison Hildebrand, vice president
is a recent graduate of Pepperdine University, and has been a real estate agent for over three years at Coldwell Banker where he is in the top 2% of agents. Madison has been featured on Million Dollar Listings, a real estate reality series on Bravo TV

Shelby Basso, treasurer
runs Malibu Gardens at PCH and Trancas. A Master Gardener, she’s been in the nursery and gardening industry for over 30 years. She’s been actively involved in school and community activities, and is a 32-year resident of Malibu.

Kami Taylor, secretary
has enjoyed living in Malibu with her husband Zachary and their wire hair fox terrier, Maxwell Smart, for 15 years. She works with Real Estate West, Inc. as a real estate agent representing Malibu and adjoining Southern California areas. Kami enjoys golf, hiking and walks at the beach. Kami has been a volunteer in support of Malibu Green Machine for 4 years and is pleased to work with this terrific team as Secretary.

Bradford Stanley, creative direction
Is the CEO and Founder of DocuHome Home Inventory Solutions that develops software applications that facilitate the documentation of personal and business assets. For over 15 years, Brad consulted in information architecture and web design for more than 300 clients such as Countrywide, Coldwell Banker, Westside Estate Agency, Paramount Pictures, Fujitsu and Microsoft.

Community Outreach

Anne & John Payne, Alice Starr, Al & Lupe Lerner, Bo Meyer, Mark Gruskin

Arlene Jakes, membership

Board of Advisors

Steve Fink
Robert Gold
Alexander Leff
David Reznick
Stephen Shapiro

Chair- Fund-raising

Steve Soboroff

PCH Photo Gallery

Check out our wonderful project as it progresses. First major project is a $1.5 million, 1.4 mile median enhancement project on Pacific Coast Highway. Learn more >

Do you have a question regarding plant material, irrigation, storm water run-off, highway safety? See our FAQ’s >

Meet the GreenMachineTeam

A team of energetic, upbeat, “can-do” community activists. We have fun working together. Join the GreenMachine team!
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