Beth leverages a decade in food supply chain expertise. She enhanced sustainability at General Mills with brands like Annie’s, and founded SHINE Sourcing to innovate in food sourcing. As co-founder and CEO at Merge Impact, she passionately connects brands with regenerative supply chains, advancing sustainability. Additionally, as president of the Xerces Society Board, she actively supports invertebrate conservation.

Ben is a conservationist agriculture advocate with over a decade in building sustainable agriculture systems. Raised on an Illinois farm, his expertise spans agronomy and sustainability, focusing on plant nutrition, soil data, ecosystem analytics. Adolph’s vision for a sustainable, transparent food system led to co-founding Merge, where he’s redefining agricultural practices, empowering farmers, and transforming food production for a healthier planet and future generations.

With over a decade of Agtech and GIS experience. Jon’s expertise in gathering, verifying and analyzing agricultural data is complemented by his degree in Environmental Science and Restoration Ecology at the University of Illinois. Jonathon bridges technology with his passion for ecological preservation by enriching growers with practical insights for sustainable practices that not only benefit their bottom line but also contribute to the health of the environment.