David has been involved in Business Development for more than 15 years, and has held leadership positions since 1998. His background is primarily in the information technology industry. As a key player in several IT organizations David was responsible for the successful transition of technology and concepts from the R&D stage into commercial applications. He has been involved with Applications Development, ERP, Supply Chain Management, CRM, Strategic Outsourcing and eBusiness.
In 2000, David chose to transition his career out of the information technology sector into aquaculture. While working as a consultant for various private and public organizations, he spent several years thoroughly researching the aquaculture industry: the history of aquaculture, current best practices, challenges facing the industry, how the global aquaculture market operates, current trends and what changes are taking shape. During that time, David assembled a team, developed industry relationships and began building the best possible integrated aquaculture model that would balance return on investment, protection of the environment and provide social and community benefit. In 2003, David formed IFARM Inc. and, with the help of the entire IFARM Team, launched the IFARM Sustainable Aquaculture System™ business model.
Lisa has been an integral part of the development of the IFARM business model since 2000. Her primary background is in strategic planning, process definition and improvement, and operations management with a focus on overall strategic direction, development of goals and objectives, and hands-on implementation into executable tactics. She has successfully improved operations and significantly increased revenues for troubled companies in the Commercial Printing, Transportation Service Delivery and Non-Profit Association Management industries. Lisa, who has an MBA in International Business with primary focus on Japan and Latin America, is fluent in both Spanish and Japanese.
Doug holds a B.S. in Agricultural Business Administration from the University of Minnesota and an interdisciplinary Doctorate in Land Resources from the UW-Madison Gaylord Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies. Doug provides clients with management expertise on the strategic use of integrated eco-technologies and management systems so that the highest internal and external value can be realized. He is a registered auditor of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, and he has assisted clients in defense, state government, agriculture and industry with the design and implementation of integrated management systems for profitable, sustainable, eco-efficient management of environment, quality, facility and infrastructure security and food safety. For the last five years, his recent work specializes in the design of eco-industrial, closed-loop systems for water conservation, nutrient harvesting and food production including sustainable aquaculture systems design for temperate and arid climates.
Eric is a certified water specialist who has extensive business experience throughout Latin America since 1991. His specialty has been the introduction, marketing and sales of proprietary technologies with a focus on water purification and outdoor recreation markets. His clients include governments, their militaries, humanitarian organizations (including those participating in disaster relief efforts) and private business. During his career, Eric has developed an extensive network of business relationships including distributorships, representative agencies and direct channels. Eric has a strong commitment to social responsibility and environmental protection and has been a participant in social programs in Brazil and Peru.
Alejandro is an Industrial and Systems Engineer certified in agri-industry operations. He is an MBA candidate at the Kellogg School of Management and also a Master in Design and Innovation candidate at the McCormick School of Engineering in Northwestern University's Masters in Management and Manufacturing Progra. Alejandro worked as a manufacturing and industrial engineer for a world's leading poultry processor and marketing company incorporated in Minnesota and brings valuable experience in food processing operations.
Paul, who has a PhD and MA from Johns Hopkins University, first began working with integrated aquaculture systems in the 1980s as the President and Co-founder of PRISM, a non-profit organization conducting business in Bangladesh, Peru and the U.S. with a focus on aquaculture, sanitation and health issues. His "duckweed aquaculture system" has been adopted as the standard in Bangladesh for both carp and tilapia production. Paul's specific skills are in Health Service Delivery, Duckweed and Fish Aquaculture, Sanitation and Sustainable Systems. His experience in sustainable systems includes aquaculture, natural fiber production and processing, municipal and animal wastewater treatment systems, food processing and biocomposites. He is widely published and has dedicated more than 25 years to developing and implementing sustainable, cost-effective and innovative approaches and solutions to development.