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About George Taylor

Dr. George Taylor is a life-long gardener, and one of the founding members of the Sweetgrass Garden Co-op, a non-profit community garden on Johns Island, SC. In addition to working the garden, he has participated in a number of field trials and SARE grants testing organic fertilizer approaches. That is how he developed an interest in live algae as a biofertilizer. He was asked to conduct randomized studies comparing live algae with mushroom compost and unfertilized soil. Because of positive results with multiple plant species, he became an early investor in Enlightened Soil Corp. Today, he continues to do field trials and is testing algae’s effectiveness as a bio-stimulant in different settings, most recently, turf. Current studies will determine the optimal application schedule. In his non-gardening life, he is a professor of medicine (cardiology) at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has had broad experience as a clinical researcher and has observed that the design of research trials in medicine and agriculture are remarkably similar.

About Dale Snyder

Dale Snyder : A native of Ohio, Dale was born and raised on the west side of Cleveland. He holds a B.A. in Literature from Ohio University and an M.A. in English Literature from Eastern Michigan University. In addition, he studied Television Production and Direction at New York University, all of which led to a 30-year career in the media industry, including management positions at TeleRep in NYC, WTAT-TV in Charleston, WJZY-TV in Charlotte, ABRY Communications in Baltimore, and Litton Entertainment in Charleston. After retiring from television, Dale joined the board of Sweetgrass Garden Co-op, Inc., a not-for-profit farm dedicated to growing healthful produce for the poor and hungry on Johns Island and Wadmalaw Island, SC. In keeping with the farm’s mission to alleviate food scarcity, he completed Trident Technical College’s Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture course in 2010, graduated in the first class of Clemson’s SC New and Beginning Farmers Program in 2011, attended Clemson’s NxLevel Entrepreneurship course in 2012, and was named to the board of the Sea Island Hunger Awareness Foundation in 2017. Today, Dale is the Farm Manager at Sweetgrass Garden on Johns Island, where he oversees the practices of Hueglekultur and organic growing. Dale has worked on a number of trial-based grants that explore the efficacy of natural soil amendments. Dale says that "getting involved with the team at Enlightened Soil Corp has taken my interest in natural farming to the next level".

About Stuart Williams

Stuart Williams is a pioneer of (1993 co-creator of the platform called “Making A Profit While Making a Difference” - for which he has been granted a Trademark), and a global leader in Impact Investing, Impact Entrepreneurship, and the Leadership and Management strategy known as Profit for Purpose. He is the creator of Impact Economics (Inclusive Capitalism) which is the future of Business, Capitalism, and Resilient and Inclusive Communities. After a rigorous 6-year pilot in Charleston, SC, Impact Economics is now being scaled across the world. It builds communities that are economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable for all of their residents. During his career, he has helped create almost $1B in realized shareholder value for the companies he started and sold, and or was an executive at. He is a renowned “Impact Ecosystems Architect”, advising Governments, Corporations, Families of Wealth, Community Leaders, and Foundations on how to embed Profit and Purpose strategies into their business, and personal, and public lives. He designed and still helps teach the award-winning, 6 credit ImpactX Class at the College of Charleston, plus Charleston’s free community class focused on inclusive Impact Entrepreneurship. Both classes allow people to participate in and personally benefit from the creation of a sustainable future. He is the founder of the Stuart Williams Impact Scholars program at The College of Charleston and of Impact Life Corp., a South Carolina Public Benefit Corporation purposed to help change the lives of unpaid family caregivers. He also mentors people wishing to make their Impact Dreams come true and created In Place Impact's global scholarship program, providing needs-based scholarships for people wishing to Make A Profit While Making a Difference in their own communities. Stuart is a Founder, CEO, Chairman, Speaker, Author, Mentor, and Board Member, and believes that: "What is in our heads makes us marginally dangerous to the status quo, but what is in our hearts makes us a global force to be reckoned with".

About Frankie Riggs

As Chief Compliance Officer and the first full-time team member at The Live Cell Algae Group (Enlightened Soil Corp), I’ve had the privilege of helping build our groundbreaking agricultural biotechnology company from the ground up. From steering regulatory strategy and securing product registrations across the US, UK, EU, Canada, and Kenya, to mentoring new leaders and designing our company’s creative direction, I love wearing many hats and collaborating with partners worldwide. Whether it’s navigating the complex world of compliance, launching new products, or rolling up my sleeves in fulfillment, my focus is always on supporting our mission: harnessing the power of our algae to create real, positive impact in agriculture, sustainability, and beyond.

About Tucker Garrigan

Tucker has spent his career in business development in the Charleston community. Originally from El Paso, TX with stops at The University of Mississippi and Atlanta, GA, he found a home in Charleston with his wife, Merideth, and their two daughters. His 20-year career in business has included contribution and leadership efforts for three successful tech startups that have grown to maturity. His focus is on business development and building meaningful relationships. All of his business experiences share important characteristics: innovative products, driven and compassionate people, and an obsessive commitment to service. Like many of the best things in his life, Tucker was lead to Enlightened Soil Corp by his wife. He feels this is a lifetime opportunity to help dedicated people realize the vision of a planet with healthy soil free of synthetic-chemical fertilizers. We will "do well by doing good" by finding like-minded people and recognizing how we can help their businesses and their missions succeed along with our own.

About Jessica Murison

Jessica Murison - “My mission is to improve the lives of farmers in pursuit of advancing environmental conservation technology.” While pursuing a Crop Science degree with a minor in Biotechnology from California Polytechnic State University, Jessica got first hand exposure to the significance California agriculture systems have on our daily lives. She then dedicated her next chapter to farming commodity seed crops in a fast-paced multi-season program, and gained more insight into agriculture technology's impact around the world. This fueled her pursuit of an M.S. in Molecular Bioscience and Bioengineering from University of Hawaii Manoa.

About Chris Spaulding

Chris Spaulding A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, and a graduate of Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy in Salisbury, MD, Chris had dedicated nearly 20 years to a career in law enforcement and protection services before transitioning to Hydro Engineering. As Director of Operations at Watertech Equipment in Charleston, SC, Chris focused on documenting performance outcomes and Quality Assurance. While at Hydrozonix in Odessa, TX, he managed deployment, operations, and maintenance of advanced oxidation systems using ozone technology along with in-situ aeration applications. Subsequently, he went on to become Director of Operations at Blue Nano Technologies in Stuart, FL, a water remediation/treatment company. Chris says that "by joining the Enlightened Soil Corp team, I can leverage my knowledge of nano-bubble oxygen/ozone technology and dedicated myself to creating the pristine cultures Chlorella vulgaris needs to make En-Soil Algae."

About Shannon Gnad

With 28 years of experience in the agriculture industry, Shannon has consistently worked with growers, advisors, and businesses to drive profitability and sustainability. A Kansas native and Kansas State University Agronomy graduate, he resides in Manhattan, KS with his wife, Jessica, and their three children. Shannon's career reflects his entrepreneurial spirit. He owned and operated an independent crop consulting company for 17 years, managing business operations and overseeing agronomic duties for 25 Kansas farming operations. This experience provided him with deep insights into crop production and grower decision-making, while fostering his passion for regenerative agriculture and the importance of soil health. More recently, Shannon served as national biological sales director and agronomy director at a rapidly growing ag tech startup for seven years. He gained extensive experience in sales leadership, B2B business development, market expansion, and scaling commercial field trials. He also collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop business and marketing strategies that enhanced brand awareness.

About Julia Lewis

Julia graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Communication from the College of Charleston. As a Sales Support Specialist, she brings a background in sales and marketing, along with a passion for connecting with the natural world, helping others, and living a healthy, intentional life. She is a firm believer in the power of EnSoil Algae™. Originally from New England, Julia developed a love for the outdoors while growing up in Maine and Connecticut. Now based in Charleston, SC, she enjoys yoga, gravel cycling, reading, hiking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. With deep roots in Maine’s lobstering tradition, she treasures visits to the rocky coast and time spent at her family’s craft brewery and RV resort.

About Andrew Shuler

Andrew received his bachelor’s degree in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University in 2003. He has 13 years of experience researching the taxonomy, life cycle, and ecology of Algae. He started his career at Baruch Marine Lab in Georgetown SC while still in school in 2001, and continued his work at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources in Charleston, SC until 2009. He then transitioned over to work for the NOAA Phytoplankton Monitoring Network where he worked until shifting into research related to the taxonomy and distribution of deep-sea corals in 2014. Andrew says that "all of the work I’ve been a part of through the years has been driven by a desire to understand and conserve the balance of the natural environment, and I’m looking forward to applying that knowledge through Enlightened Soil Corp to improve global soil quality.

About Yazmeen Rodrigues

Yazmeen holds a Bachelor's degree in Business and Sustainability from the College of Charleston. She has always been especially keen on protecting the environment and all living beings it embodies and feels most at home in nature hiking, surfing, meditating and digging her toes in dirt- the foundation of our life. She practices gratitude for Earth by committing to sustainable practices and being vegan. Yazmeen discovered that she could have the most significant impact on the environment through business after being apart of ImpactX. It is a rare and beautiful thing to completely intertwine one's passion with one's career, and Enlightened Soil has given Yazmeen the opportunity to do this. She held an 18-month Sales & Marketing Internship with Enlightened Soil Corp, managing social media channels and engaging in market research.

About Darrin Unruh

Darrin grew up on a farm in south central Kansas and took his first Holistic Resource management course in the early 90’s. Darrin has 30 years of experience in several different aspects of the a industry and is a 5th generation farmer and rancher. He runs a small <1,000 - acre farm and ranch focused on biological farming and biomimicry with his brother. He has presented at many conferences on the topic of soil health including The Ohio No-Till conference, ACRES USA conference, The Soil Revolution conference in Boulder CO. and twice at the Soil Health U conference in Kansas.

Darrin’s first “aha” moment was when dug up a daikon radish in the winter and saw how the roots of a wheat plant were wrapped around the radish, obviously sharing a beneficial rhizosphere.

Darrin is very excited to get back to the fascinating work of biological soil health with Enlightened Soil Corp. Darrin and his wife Carmon live near the small town of Pretty Prairie, Ks. They have two daughters who are both enrolled at Kansa State University. Darrin enjoys working in his greenhouse, working with his cattle herd and snow skiing in the winter.

About Trey DePoincy

Trey DePoincy - A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Trey dePoincy has had a passion for agriculture from a young age. He began working on a corn and soy farm at age sixteen before pursuing a military career in logistics and search and rescue. Since leaving the Navy, he has begun a degree in agribusiness management and has focused on sustainable and regenerative farming methods. Trey enjoys woodworking, raising chickens, and spending time outdoors with his wife in their home of North Florida. By managing the Ensoil production facility in North Florida, Trey is able to combine his knowledge of logistics with the desire to improve the world around us through the promotion of economical and regenerative agricultural practices.

About Chris Spaulding II

Chris Spaulding II is a dedicated United States Coast Guard veteran with a strong foundation in mechanical systems and engineering. With experience spanning multiple mechanically driven industries, Chris has honed a diverse skill set that combines technical expertise with practical application. Throughout his career, he has embraced a lifelong passion for mechanics and engineering, continually seeking opportunities for growth and development. This relentless pursuit of knowledge has equipped him with a robust understanding of complex mechanical systems and a keen ability to innovate and solve problems. As a veteran, Chris embodies the values of discipline, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. He is dedicated to leveraging his experience and passion to contribute to the growth of Enlightened Soil Corp.

About Matthew Salerno

Matthew Salerno - I was raised in upstate South Carolina and graduated from The College of Charleston with a bachelor's degree in Communications. I enjoy attending music festivals and concerts, watching sports with my friends, hiking in the mountains, swimming in the ocean, rescuing animals and traveling to new places. I have a strong understanding that our earth is in need of major help and that humans have to learn to adapt and give back if we want a future for our grandchildren on this planet. After joining ESC, I now have a great opportunity to make a difference in the world and contribute to rebuilding our damaged soil and decreasing carbon from the atmosphere, creating healthier plants, healthier animals, healthier food, healthier people and all in all, a healthier planet.

About Jennifer Wicker

Jennifer Wicker With decades of experience as an educator, and more than 10 years managing Sweetgrass Garden, Co-op, Jennifer is the face and voice of our EnSoil University instructional videos. In addition, Jennifer’s role at Enlightened Soil Corp is to work with George conducting on-farm research at Sweetgrass Garden, as well as local pastures using En-Soil on a wide variety of soils. Jennifer also is a successful grant writer, bringing in multiple grants, annually, to support on-farm research and business development. She also enjoys selling EnSoil, and works with sales and marketing with a focus on pastureland, produce farms, and private homes.