
On our team, everyone is important but some have more to do. Say Hello to our Board of Directors
We are honored to serve you and the environment, and we hope to meet all of you someday with shovels in our hands.
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Corey Kerkela: Chairperson & Co-Founder
Corey brings over two decades of dedicated public service to environmental protection and conservation education. With a profound commitment to fostering an understanding of nature's importance, he has tirelessly worked to safeguard our planet and teach others to do likewise. He holds two undergraduate degrees in Organizational Management and a Master's in Hospitality Management and Anthropology. A true global citizen, he is a passionate advocate for ecotourism and cultural heritage, sharing his experiences and insights with a wide audience through his YouTube channel. Corey currently serves as the President of the Oceanside Rotary Club of Vero Beach where his leadership extends to local initiatives that make a tangible difference. Driven by a remarkable personal mission, he aspires to plant trees in every country across the globe, embodying his unwavering dedication to a greener future.
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Shiva Gaur: Vice-Chairperson and Co-Founder
Shiva is a dynamic leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and a multifaceted professional career. As the Founder of Swachhathon Run, she is deeply committed to social impact, while her legal expertise shines as an Advocate at the High Court & DRT, specializing in corporate legal compliance. Beyond her legal prowess, Shiva is an active Angel Investor and a franchise owner of Gold's Gym, showcasing her diverse business acumen. A dedicated Rotarian, she served as the Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club Jaipur Metro and is currently focused on founding a new Rotaract club in District 3056, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to community engagement and empowering the next generation of leaders.
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Richard Gromis: Treasurer
Graduating from Lebanon Valley College with a BS degree in Economics and Business Administration, Rick spent 38 years in the banking industry. Half of those years were spent in executive level management positions. In these positions Rick provided long term strategic direction as well overseeing lending, branch, and operational functions at the banks for which he worked. The last 10 years of his banking career Rick was President and Chief Operating Officer and Senior Lender for Berkshire Bank. He also served on the Board of Directors as well as being an original "Organizer" of the Bank. Rick is a longtime Rotarian serving as President of 3 Rotary Clubs and as District Governor of District 7430 in 2017-2018.
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Victoria Ashley Kerkela: Secretary
Victoria Ashley Kerkela, a Jewelry Artist and the owner of Victoria Ashley Fine Jewelry, brings her deep love for nature and community spirit to the Board of Directors of the Fellowship of the Trees, Inc. An avid outdoors enthusiast, she finds joy in hiking and organizing beach clean-ups, embodying her commitment to environmental preservation. Victoria is actively involved in various charities and non-profits in and around Vero Beach, Florida, demonstrating her dedication to making a positive impact in her local community. She has graciously agreed to serve on the Fellowship of the Trees board until a qualified member can be elected to replace her.
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Enio Bellé: Director
Enio Bellé, the founder of Bellpack Embalagens Co., brings a wealth of experience in both business and academia to his philanthropic endeavors. Formerly a Professor of Administration and Marketing at the University of the West of Santa Catarina, Unochapeco, Brazil, he has a proven track record of leadership and education. With over a decade of dedicated service in Rotary District 4740 leadership, Enio has been instrumental in leading various projects, overseeing District Grants, chairing the Rotary Foundation and International Service Committees, and serving on the Board of the DNA Rotary Action Group. His profound passion lies in helping others and making a positive impact on the environment, both in his native Brazil and across the globe.
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Navdeep Shrivastava: Director
Description Upcoming
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Brendon Kerkela: DIrector of Marketing & Co-Founder
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