As a serial entrepreneur, Alex recognizes how difficult it can be for companies to implement sustainable principles and practices. He founded GreenPlaces to eliminate barriers and allow businesses to take climate action in a meaningful way. Prior to GreenPlaces, Alex co-founded Gather, a leading software company that served the hospitality industry that was acquired by Vista Equity Partners. Alex was a Morehead-Cain Scholar at the University of North Carolina. He’s an active venture investor, lecturer and advisor to software companies. Alex lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.

As the founder of ShareFile and now Levitate, Jesse has spent decades working with small businesses all over the world. He is passionate about making an impact on the environment, and his community. He, his wife Brooks and dog Cecil live in Raleigh NC

As the Vice President of Sales, Jeremy is instrumental in the growth of GreenPlaces. Before joining the team, Jeremy climbed the ranks in several other sales organizations, most recently serving as the Regional Vice President at Yext, a publicly traded software company specializing in building businesses Knowledge Graph & AI search. Jeremy recognizes the opportunity GreenPlaces has to make a significant impact on the environment and joined the team to be a part of this endeavor.

Andrew has three young boys and is passionate about making the world a better place for them through the work done at GreenPlaces. As a Sales Director at GreenPlaces, Andrew creates lasting partnerships and helps make sustainability possible for companies of all sizes. Andrew has extensive sales leadership experience, including international, in software and CPG with a passion for start-up culture and mission driven work.

Alyssa is a key member of the GreenPlaces team who is responsible for calculating carbon assessments and creating carbon reports for our clients. She is also instrumental in the company’s sustainability strategy and evaluating green investments. Before starting her role at GreenPlaces, she worked in environmental conservation and recruiting. An environmental studies graduate from UC Boulder, Alyssa is determined to eliminate doom and gloom from climate change conversation and educate others on sustainable solutions that are essential for environmental progress.

As the head of Customer Experience at GreenPlaces, Barry is focused on ensuring that onboarding and adoption of the GreenPlaces platform is as streamlined as possible as well as delivering valuable customer communications.  With a background supporting Enterprise fortune 50 customers for Cvent and Samsara, to single location independent small businesses for start-up’s like Scoutmob and Gather, Barry is focused on building long term mutual-success relationships.  The opportunity to be a part of helping to build a sustainable future for the business community and our planet as a whole is what drove Barry to join the GreenPlaces team in 2022. Barry hails from the U.K but has made his home in Atlanta Georgia for the last 19 years.

As Director of Product, Camden enjoys using his design and development experience to help GreenPlaces make climate action accessible to everyone. Prior to his work with GreenPlaces, he served as CEO of Padeo, a software company that helped provide faster access to the internet for developing countries using machine learning. Camden is an avid traveler who loves the outdoors and is passionate about conservation, which drove his decision to join the GreenPlaces team.

Ben is Director of Engineering at GreenPlaces and aids in the strategic direction of GreenPlaces platform, as well as in the design and implementation of new software. Before GreenPlaces, he was a co-founder at Padeo, a software company that he helped start while in college. Ben is proud to be a part of the GreenPlaces team because it’s an opportunity to use his engineering skills in a way that contributes to progress in the sustainability industry.

In her role as an account manager, Lauren is responsible for creating strong and long-lasting relationships with GreenPlaces’ clients. As an extrovert with a passion for sustainability, her position gives her the opportunity to talk to people everyday about ways to help fight climate change. Prior to joining GreenPlaces, Lauren worked at Wrangler Jeanswear on the merchandising team and then served time at Charles & Colvard as a key member of the marketing team.

Bridget is a Philadelphia-based designer with a BFA in Graphic and Interactive Design from Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture. Prior to their work at GreenPlaces they were freelancing with teams across the country working in advertising, motion, branding, and UX/UI design. They’ve had a drive to focus on design for sustainable companies for years and are excited to have realized that goal at GreenPlaces where they perform digital, user-centric design as part of the product team.

As a sustainability analyst, Elise evaluates carbon footprints for our clients and aids in emission reduction strategies. What excites her most about working at GreenPlaces is she can work to mitigate climate change and help preserve the planet and environment. Elise came to GreenPlaces with experience as both an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist as well as an Environmental Consultant. Out of the office, Elise enjoys spending her time outdoors (especially at the ocean) and with her dog Stormi.

As an account manager, Anne is responsible for supporting clients to ensure they are successful in every step of their climate journey. Anne started her career at a public relations agency before transitioning into merchandise marketing at The Home Depot corporate headquarters. Most recently, she worked in the marketing department for Red Hat, an enterprise software company. Anne’s favorite part about working for GreenPlaces is the opportunity to collaborate with people and companies who are eager to make the world a better place.

John Chidsey joined Subway in November 2019 as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He is currently leading the brand through a multi-year transformation journey to build a Better Subway, with a focus on transitioning from a development-focused to an experience-focused company. Prior to joining Subway, he was the Chairman and CEO of Burger King.

Before joining Burger King in March 2004, John served as Chairman and CEO for two corporate divisions of Cendant Corporation. He led the Vehicle Services Division and Financial Services Division, which included Avis, Budget, PHH Mortgage, Wright Express, among other various membership and insurance companies. Previously, John was the CFO of Pepsi-Cola Eastern Europe and the CFO of PepsiCo World Trading Co. Inc.

John received his undergraduate degree from Davidson College and his MBA and JD degrees from Emory University. He is a certified public accountant and a member of the State Bar of Georgia. John currently serves on the Board of Directors for Encompass Health.

John’s Subway Order: Turkey Cali Fresh Bowl

As Ben & Jerry’s Global Sustainability Manager, Jenna Evans is responsible for climate strategy and sustainable packaging. She is currently leading a pilot program designed to cut dairy farm GHG emissions in half by 2024. Just after joining Ben & Jerry’s in 2018, she managed the company’s efforts to eliminate single-use petroleum-based plastic in Scoop Shops worldwide. These and other sustainability initiatives give Jenna opportunities to live her values and use the power of business to make the world a better place. She received her Masters in Environmental Management from Yale University and has deep experience in sourcing and manufacturing for the food industry. She and her husband live in Essex, Vermont, with their three children.

Sandra Noonan, called “The Sustainability Savant” by QSR Magazine, is Chief Sustainability Officer at Just Salad, a fast-casual restaurant concept with a mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible. She is a frequent speaker on zero-waste, circularity, and carbon literacy. At Just Salad, she implemented a groundbreaking eco-labeling program that made Just Salad the first U.S. restaurant to carbon label its menu. She also expanded the company’s reusable bowl initiative, which is the longest-running restaurant reusable bowl program in the U.S. Sandra was named one of the Most Influential Women in Foodservice, and a Power List executive, by Nation’s Restaurant News, as well as one of 17 “Sustainability Stars” by Adweek. She holds degrees from Duke University and Columbia University.