Soil scientists, remote sensing engineers, and agricultural economists working together.
Co-Founder & CEO
Soil biogeochemist and remote sensing researcher, University of Iowa. Founded Terrabit in 2021 to bring laboratory-grade measurement rigor to commercial carbon markets. Leads methodology development and corporate buyer relationships.
Chief Science Officer
20 years in soil biogeochemistry at USDA ARS Ames Research Center. Led development of the Terrabit verification model, including training dataset curation from SSURGO and cross-validation against NRCS direct measurements. Manages laboratory partnerships.
Remote Sensing Lead
Geospatial scientist with expertise in Sentinel-2 agricultural applications, previously at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Manages satellite data processing pipeline, calibration model development, and temporal monitoring analytics for all enrolled farms.
Carbon Markets Analyst
Environmental economist with background in voluntary carbon market policy and registry operations. Manages protocol compliance documentation, additionality assessments, and buyer-facing credit package preparation for Verra VCS, Gold Standard, and CAR submissions.
Field Operations Manager
Agricultural consultant with 12 years of field soil sampling experience across Iowa and Illinois. Manages all sampling campaigns, technician training, and chain-of-custody protocols. Direct point of contact for enrolled growers during sampling visits.
Dr. Laura Hendricks
Soil Science Advisor
Professor of Soil Ecology, Iowa State University. Advises on LOI methodology calibration and depth interval standardization for MRV applications.
James Whitmore
Carbon Policy Advisor
Former Director, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. 25 years in federal agricultural policy. Advises on protocol alignment strategy and regulatory developments in voluntary carbon markets.
Carolyn Russel
Agribusiness Advisor
Retired CEO of a mid-size Iowa grain cooperative. Brings operational knowledge of Midwest farm economics and cooperative governance relevant to Terrabit's enrollment structure.