Our Team
We work to support the creation of inspiring and healthy places to live, work, and play. Our team strives to collaborate and engage meaningfully, convene a forum for partnership and information-sharing, and amplify our collective impact
Meet the RISE Team
Scott Herndon
RISE Executive Director
Karen Reardon
Vice President, Public Affairs
Jon Gaeta
Senior Director, Government Affairs
Kristen Spotz
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs
Dillon Gabbert
Director, State Regulatory Affairs
Zuri Bernal
Communications Specialist
Governing Board
The Governing Board is made up of 14 dedicated volunteers from the specialty pesticide and fertilizer industry. With a balance of perspectives from manufacturers, formulators, and distributors, the Governing Board provides guidance and direction for the association’s current and future activities
Neil Cleveland, PBI Gordon Companies, Chair
Blaine Pinkerton, Nufarm, Vice Chair
John Johnson, Prokoz Inc., Treasurer
Karen Larson, Clarke, Immediate Past Chair
Sam Barrick, SePRO Corporation
Steven Farrington, Gowan Company LLC
James Guard, Bayer
Jim Jahr, Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC
Dave Ravel, Syngenta
Brian Rowan, SiteOne Landscape Supply
Mark Schneid, Envu U.S.
Brent Stauffacher, Corteva Agriscience
Shayne Wetherall, Amguard Environmental Technologies