Meet the Team
Managing Partners
Debbie Lewis
Brings 20 years of Silicon Valley semiconductor experience in sales engineering and management, including oversight of a $25 million distribution network, along with hands-on experience co-founding steel fabrication and general contracting companies.
Advisors
Ray Madick
Senior operating executive with more than 40 years of experience across construction, manufacturing, distribution, mergers and acquisitions, and C-suite leadership, including helping negotiate the acquisition of a large Steel manufacturing facility.
Austris Kozuliņš
Founder of Fure Biostone, a Latvian company specializing in the production of hemp-lime prefabricated panels and the insulation of historical buildings.
Tom Rossmassler
Licensed builder, Sustainability MBA and 25+ years in real estate financing, construction and development. Grounded in building science, Tom drives innovation in energy efficiency, embodied carbon and home wellness.
Eamon Pickard
DDesigner Builder with 5 decades experience in energy and construction in residential, commercial, industrial, and performing arts centers, as well as logic programming and recent years of Hempcrete R&D.
Cherie Newell
Eamon Pickard serves as Chief Operating Officer at Earthwise, bringing multidisciplinary experience across real estate development, construction, operations, and strategic partnerships. He leads the coordination of teams, projects, and stakeholder relationships, helping translate Earthwise’s vision into scalable, executable initiatives.
Ken Hamik
Longtime project manager and exhibition director for the Oakland Museum of California. Specialized in managing public art acquisition projects for Oakland International Airport and other community organizations.
Elyakim (Kimi) Maman
Founder of Arco Conservation & Restoration Ltd. with 30 years of practical experience in conservation and restoration of archaeological sites and historical buildings. Specializes in traditional applications of plastering and stone masonry techniques.
Doug Williams
Internationally renowned futurist focusing on strategy, markets and public relations. His executive experience spans 4 decades across 14 industries.