CEO
mtalbert@tephracor.com | Bio

Experienced entrepreneur with vast international experience who has built several successful businesses in a variety of industries. Consultant to various heads of state and traveled the globe with US states and senators to help address global affairs.

CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER
dfoster@tephracor.com

Distinguished Professor of Geology and former Department Chair at the University of Florida with innovative research in Earth materials, geochemistry and geotectonics.

CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
jgarrett@tephracor.com

Experienced strategic innovator and creative director with a strong multidisciplinary background in brand development, scientific visualization, geoscience, and local food systems.

CFO
jknesiel@tephracor.com

A certified CPA and prior CFO of a public company and CFO of multiple private companies.

CARBON STRATEGY

An expert in sustainable finance and international policy who has served as a senior consultant to the World Bank and worked with Morgan Stanley as a senior advisor on policy and climate finance. Current fellow at Harvard.

FORMER CHIEF OF STAFF, UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME

Experienced diplomat with strong international relationships and high-level government contacts. During Mr. Barrett’s tenure at the WFP, he interacted with numerous foreign Ambassadors and Heads of State and oversaw the operations of six global, regional Directors.

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL SOIL SCIENTIST

Expert in soil science who has served on such committees as the National Soils Certification Board and Soil Science Society of America Board of Directors.

DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

Experienced small business innovator and geospatial professional whose research integrates data from diverse geospatial, policy, and environmental studies to advance understanding of regional, national, and international sustainability efforts.

DIRECTOR OF SPATIAL SCIENCE AND DATA MODELING

GIS professional with experience working on state, national, and international-scale projects ranging from carbon sequestration, infrastructure development, emergency management, Virtual Reality, health mapping, and tourism. A primary developer for the National Carbon Atlas, NATCARB, for the Department of Energy, and the West Virginia Atlas for carbon sequestration.

CARBON MARKETS

Consultant specializing in carbon and sales advisor for carbon credits with extensive experience in global carbon markets. Mr. Denne is a senior executive with a proven track record in successful roles in transformation consultancy in the UK, USA, and Asia.

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

Communication expert with a specialty in global strategic communications and experience working for a Forbes’s Top 25 Small Company.

OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY MANAGER

Passionate public health, digital content, and outreach specialist with diverse communication, community management, and leadership experience focused on strategic growth and community health.

REPRESENTATIVE - ASIA

Experienced business representative with a diverse background spanning academia and various industries. Strong experience navigating diverse cultural landscapes and driving business success through innovation and collaboration.

REPRESENTATIVE - SOUTH AMERICA

Legal and commercial consultant with over 30 years experience in oil & gas, mining, and energy sectors.

LEGAL

Harvard Law School Cum Laude graduate specializing in top-level business strategies. Experienced in various business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, and corporate finance.