TEAM

Chris serves as Chief Executive Officer at Iroquois Valley, where he combines his investment management experience and personal background in support of the strategic vision of the organization. Prior to joining Iroquois Valley, Chris was
Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Global Investments at EnTrust Global, an alternative investment firm based in New York. He was a member of the Management Committee and the Global Investment Committee. As a senior investment professional, Chris covered most asset classes and investment strategies across both public and private markets.

Chris grew up on a family dairy farm in Minnesota and maintained an interest in food and agriculture throughout his career. Since 2016, Chris has been a board member at The Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming, a non-profit organization supporting regional food and farming in New York’s Hudson Valley.

Chris graduated with an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Carnegie Mellon University in 2003 and a BA in Economics and Mathematics from Saint Olaf College in 1998. He is a CFA® Charterholder. Chris and his family reside in Boulder, CO. Outside of work, Chris enjoys traveling, gardening and hiking with his wife, three sons, and dog, Bruce

In Donna’s role at Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT, she shares the Company’s vision and investment strategy with investors and prospects. She is responsible for expanding our investor base by building a community of like-minded investors. Donna is passionate about creating an opportunity for all people to reap the health benefits of nutritional food, grown in a sustainable and socially just society. Using her knowledge of finance and investing, Donna structures investment vehicles to address investors’ different needs and goals. She believes in Iroquois Valley’s triple bottom line principles, actively securing social, environmental, and financial returns for our investors.

Prior to joining Iroquois Valley, Donna served in business development and investor relations roles at three alternative asset management firms. Before working in finance, she practiced law, specializing in tax and ERISA matters.

Donna earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Syracuse University, a Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University, College of Law, and a Master of Law in Taxation from New York University. She is a CAIA Charter-holder and an FSA Level 1 Certificate Holder.

Alice enjoys her role as Financial Controller at Iroquois Valley. She utilizes decades of work experience in management accounting-related roles to serve as a key team member, focused on leading financial operations.

After graduating from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (emphasis on accounting), Alice worked within the electronics field for a leading OEM supplier before becoming the Senior Accountant of a renewable energy real estate investment group, based out of Bend, Oregon. While in Bend, she and her husband helped raise their two sons and daughter, who are accomplished martial artists after earning national and world titles in Taijiquan and Wushu.

Alice and her husband feel fortunate to have thrived within a Latin American ecovillage for several years, where they cultivated organic turmeric, ginger, and reishi mushrooms. A decade later, they purchased 35 acres in southern Colorado to create their off-grid regenerative homestead as an expression of their shared design creativity, passion for organic gardening, and will to rewild a more natural habitat for pollinators.

As the VP of Marketing & Communications at Iroquois Valley, Nora focuses on showcasing the work of our dedicated farmers, who cultivate organic, regenerative practices that enrich our natural world.

As an award-winning creative director, marketing specialist, and multidisciplinary designer, she brings expertise honed across diverse sectors including environmental conservation, LGBTQ+ advocacy, health equity, and food systems. Previously, Nora served as a Creative Director at the digital agency Threespot, worked as a Designer + Researcher for Maya Lin’s environmental memorial “What Is Missing?”, held the role of Deputy Director of Texas Farmers’ Markets, and built a diverse freelance portfolio of impactful multimedia stories for organizations across the U.S. and abroad.

Nora completed the five-year combined-degree program at Tufts University and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, earning a BFA in Fine Art and BA in International Women’s Studies with Honos Civicus distinction. Originally from Oregon, she presently resides in Washington, D.C. with her husband, their cherished cat Pamuk, and a plethora of pollinators in their urban native garden patch.

In the Credit Manager position, Alyssa focuses on the financial viability and structure of all potential lending opportunities. She loves that her position helps create pathways for farmers and their families to live out their dreams and mission. Prior to joining Iroquois Valley in 2020 as an Underwriter, Alyssa worked in the tax and accounting field; specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping and succession planning for farming operations. Alyssa holds a BS in Accounting from Ball State University. She resides in Northeast Indiana with her husband and four children where they are an active part of their family’s 4^th generation farm.

As a Senior Relationship Manager at Iroquois Valley, Drew works directly with farmers focused on organic crop systems and ensures that they have the means to invest in their soil and business operations for the long-term. He has spent the last two decades actively engaged in agriculture and rural community development, from running a diversified vegetable and livestock operation to leading coalitions and collaboratives focused on restoring access to farmland, rebuilding agriculture’s missing middle, and revitalizing regional food economies. He is most passionate about inspiring and developing the audacious farmers and food system leaders of tomorrow. In addition to his work at Iroquois Valley, Drew serves his community as a school board trustee and holds leadership roles for various land use boards and commissions. Drew received his Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Idaho and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana. When not touring the partner farms of Iroquois Valley, Drew can be found skiing, running backcountry trails, or paddling the rivers and lakes of western Montana with his family.

Nicole is an avid cook, seasoned gardener, and ardent outdoor adventurer. Her passion for sustainable food systems and commitment to collective change led her to become the Manager, Investor Relations at Iroquois Valley. In this role, she coordinates the investment process for new and existing investors and supports fundraising initiatives. She sees the Iroquois Valley community as being a driving force behind the movement to transform our relationship with the land.

Nicole holds an Environmental Policy degree from the University of Oregon, complemented by a Master of Science in Environmental Education and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Southern Oregon University. Nicole is dedicated to making land stewardship and connection equitable, reparative, enjoyable, and accessible to all. This dedication has laid the foundation for a multifaceted career,  spanning from managing farm operations to coordinating education programs and teaching in the classroom. Nicole is deeply invested in relationships with humans, plants, and animals of all kinds. She lives in Oregon, where she can be found crafting, tending to her garden, and rafting the many beautiful rivers nearby.

Matt serves in business development at Iroquois Valley. Organic nutrition was integral to his health and healing, and he views his role as an opportunity to increase organic food availability and awareness of organic nutrition.

Prior to joining Iroquois Valley, Matt worked in business development for LaSalle Investment Management and Goldman Sachs. Matt received an MBA in Finance from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Northern Illinois University. He is a CAIA charterholder. Matt enjoys hiking and connecting with nature.

Natalie is a vibrant soul, from a quaint farming community in Indiana, where family values and hard work were instilled in her from a young age. As the loving wife of Matt and the devoted mother of three lively children, her days are filled with laughter, love, and endless adventures.

When she is not busy crunching numbers and ensuring financial stability as a Credit Administrator, you can find her indulging in her passion for gardening and landscaping. There’s something truly magical about nurturing life and watching it bloom.

Based in Wisconsin, Joe serves as a key link between farmers in the Midwest and the Iroquois Valley team. With deep firsthand experience in agriculture, he understands the challenges and opportunities farmers face when transitioning to organic systems.

Joe attended Warren Wilson College in North Carolina, where he spent 4 years working on the 250-acre college farm. After graduating with a BA in Environmental Studies focused on Sustainable Agriculture, Joe started his own farm in 2009 on family land in southeastern Wisconsin. As a first-generation farmer, Joe understands the process of starting a farm from scratch and navigating the transition from conventional row crop land into an Organic Systems Plan. He personally manages 120 acres of a pasture grazing system and 70 acres of hay ground.

In 2024, Joe became an Accredited Professional with the Savory Institute, affirming his conviction that ecological farming offers the most viable solution for revitalizing agricultural communities and rural economies, as well as regenerating the ecosystem that supports all life. Joe is enthusiastic about supporting the Midwestern farmers in the Iroquois Valley portfolio as they work to transform the region’s agricultural landscape within a generation.

As the Investor Relations Associate, Brooke plays an integral role in supporting each of our investors throughout the investment process, ensuring that they receive top-notch service and thoughtful care.

Brooke attended Auburn University, earning her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in International Business and Finance. Following her time at Auburn, she moved back to her home state of Texas, where she worked in similar roles within the commercial real estate industry.

She is passionate about the potential health benefits associated with organic nutrition and what it means to live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. When she is not working, you can find her cooking, baking, enjoying a workout session, or spending quality time with her family and friends.

Chelsea has a background in sustainability and ecology and evolution, earning an MSc in Sustainability and Management from the University of Bath and a BS in Biological Sciences from DePaul University. Prior to Iroquois Valley, she was located in London, UK working in a sustainability consultancy for the creative industries and at a pop-up concept store on circular fashion for handbags. Chelsea is excited to return to Chicago and learn more about organic farming through her new role.