The Advancing Eco Agriculture Team

John is a leading crop health consultant and designer of innovative soil and plant management systems. John is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture, and his mission is to provide support to the world’s farmers and our food supply.

Laura is a bioinformatics specialist, engineer, software engineer, and scientist with a diverse background. She’s had success at organizations like Union Grove Farm, Syngenta Biotechnology, Genome Insights, United Space Alliance, and Duke University where she received her Ph.D.

Lissy is an experienced sales and marketing professional with a background in organic agriculture, specialty food and beverage, and international trade. Her role at AEA combines her skill set and dedication to human rights and regenerative agriculture.

Aaron is a tech expert and serves as the IT backbone for the entire company, joining AEA in 2014. He holds a BS in Business Management, and served 13 years in the Marine Corps prior to working for AEA.

Mike has 25 years of experience leading finance teams in companies ranging from $20 million to $1 billion in annual revenue in the manufacturing, distribution, construction, and healthcare industries.

Eric joined AEA in 2016 after 20 years of operations management and experience in supply chain management, problem solving and budgetary controls. He has a passion for empowering individuals and teams to develop transformational, sustainable change.

Jason joined AEA in 2011 and leads the team with strong data analysis, management, and farming expertise. He is a passionate agronomist, and a respected crop advisor, with 20 years in agriculture and a dairy farm in Indiana.

Lester joined AEA in early 2015 following a four-year enlistment in the Marine Corps. Quickly gaining traction in operations management, logistics, and manufacturing practices, he has a passion for helping others and providing support for the team.

As Sales Director at Advancing Eco Agriculture, Park leads and manages the sales team to drive business growth and achieve strategic objectives. With a diverse career in the agriculture and coffee industries, Park has progressed from retail and company training to regional, territory, and organization-wide management roles. He focuses on cultivating new customer relationships, implementing educational and technical service strategies, and managing existing partnerships with an emphasis on growth.

As the Human Resources Director at Advancing Eco Agriculture, David oversees all aspects of human resources, including performance management, employee relations, talent acquisition, change management, and team development within our organization. 

David’s diverse background, which includes experience as a Division 1 Football Coach, an Iron Worker, and a Public School Teacher, equips him with a unique skill set. These varied experiences have honed his communication, strategic, and problem-solving abilities, making him an effective HR leader in a range of situations.