The Team
Thomas Trabold Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Thomas Trabold Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Thomas Trabold Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
He has over 20 years of experience in industrial R&D, ranging from nuclear thermal-hydraulic systems for submarines and aircraft carriers at General Electric, to coating processes for photoreceptor manufacturing at Xerox, to proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems for zero-emissions vehicles at General Motors. Dr. Trabold has a
He has over 20 years of experience in industrial R&D, ranging from nuclear thermal-hydraulic systems for submarines and aircraft carriers at General Electric, to coating processes for photoreceptor manufacturing at Xerox, to proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems for zero-emissions vehicles at General Motors. Dr. Trabold has a strong record of accomplishment in sustainable energy and materials research, with more than 130 technical publications and over 55 U.S. and international patents.
Yván David Hernández-Charpak Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Thomas Trabold Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Thomas Trabold Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Dr. Hernández-Charpak research focuses on the development, manufacture and deployment of sustainable plastics. He is very focused on the different polymers interactions with biochar. He is based in Colombia where he works to foster ecosystems of sustainable practices between industry and academia for a more sustainable future.
Co-Founders
Sachin Bhide
Harshal Kansara
Sachin Bhide
+15 years' experience in the manufacturing and automative industry. Team manager and experienced leader.
Carlos Diaz
Harshal Kansara
Sachin Bhide
+15 years' experience in plastic manufacture, biodegradation and biochar. Professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology
Harshal Kansara
Harshal Kansara
Harshal Kansara
PhD in Sustainability, expert in microbial processes driving biodegradation. Oak Ridge National Laboratory Researcher
Our Advisory Board
Kathleen Draper
Kathleen Draper
Kathleen Draper
Kathleen Draper has been an active participant in the biochar industry for more nearly 15 years. She was the Board Chair of the International Biochar Initiative from 2019 - 2023 and was a Board member of the U.S. Biochar Initiative from 2017 - 2024. She focuses on education, research and consulting on a variety of biochar uses and market
Kathleen Draper has been an active participant in the biochar industry for more nearly 15 years. She was the Board Chair of the International Biochar Initiative from 2019 - 2023 and was a Board member of the U.S. Biochar Initiative from 2017 - 2024. She focuses on education, research and consulting on a variety of biochar uses and markets both in the agricultural space and in composites for the building and packaging industries. Kathleen has co-authored two books on biochar: BURN Using Fire to Cool the Earth, and Terra Preta How the World’s Most Fertile Soil Can Help Reverse Climate Change and Reduce World Hunger and has written white papers and articles about biochar for a decade. She has spoken about biochar to audiences around the world and has organized biochar study tours in the US, Nepal, Sweden, Finland, Austria and Switzerland.
Mark Buckley
Kathleen Draper
Kathleen Draper
Mark is the Founder of One Boat Collaborative a sustainability consultancy focused on ESG and creating regenerative business value for client organizations. The focus is on energy, waste, decarbonization and the circular economy.
Mark previously directed Staples’ global environmental commitment and sustainable business practices as VP Sus
Mark is the Founder of One Boat Collaborative a sustainability consultancy focused on ESG and creating regenerative business value for client organizations. The focus is on energy, waste, decarbonization and the circular economy.
Mark previously directed Staples’ global environmental commitment and sustainable business practices as VP Sustainability. A 28-year Staples veteran, Buckley had been in this role for 16 years and was previously Vice President of Facilities Management and Procurement at Staples where he directed company-wide green building, recycling and energy conservation programs. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from St. Anselm College
Bill Belias
Kathleen Draper
Bill Belias
Bill Belias co-founded and served as Chief Technology Officer & Board Member at SoFresh. Bill has 31 years of experience in technology development within the plastics industry and engages with multinational CPG's to develop new products and materials for packaging and product enhancement. Bill previously managed for Pactiv as corporate ne
Bill Belias co-founded and served as Chief Technology Officer & Board Member at SoFresh. Bill has 31 years of experience in technology development within the plastics industry and engages with multinational CPG's to develop new products and materials for packaging and product enhancement. Bill previously managed for Pactiv as corporate new business development exploring new markets for the packaging business. He has held various roles throughout his career such as process engineer and sales. Bill is known by his colleagues as being inventive (21 patents) and establishing networks to facilitate new product development. He has expertise in raw materials development, converting processes, microbiology and shelf life extension. Bill has a Chemical Engineering degree from Case Western. Currently serves on several Boards and advises startups on business development and strategy.