Cheri McEssy

Canopy Farm Management LLC is a company that provides tree planting and management services to farmers and landowners in the United States. Canopy Farm Management is based in Champaign, IL & Spring Green, WI. The company establishs perennial crops, timber plantings, conservation practices, and integrated agroforestry systems. The company combines expert staff, thoughtful design, and a mobile fleet of state-of-the-art farm equipment to cost-effectively establish and manage profitable, diverse, and resilient agroecological systems. Kevin Wolz has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Wholesome Wave Foundation Charitable Ventures, Inc. is a national non-profit organization founded in 2007 by Nischan Michel and Gus Schumacher. The organization is based in Bridgeport, CT, and believes that solving hunger is not just about providing more food, but also about providing the right food so that those in need can lead a healthy life. The organization's mission is to democratize nutrition by empowering underserved consumers to make healthier food choices by increasing affordable access to fruits and vegetables. Wholesome Wave addresses complex health problems with innovative and effective solutions, such as developing innovative payment technologies, programs like "Wholesome Rx," and "SNAP Doubling."