Our Board Members

Meet the leadership team, officers, and advisors supporting LGTF’s mission to bring hands-on gardening, agriculture, and STEAM learning experiences to classrooms nationwide.

Rick Kantor
Rick Kantor
EVP - Financial & Business Advisor/Partner
Brian Hakan
Brian Hakan
President, Co-Managing Partner
Jim Zanotti
Jim Zanotti
CEO, Co-Managing Partner
Bosh Bruening
Bosh Bruening
Secretary Treasurer, Co-Managing Partner & Co-Founder
Joe Bartonek
Joe Bartonek
Chairman of the Board of Directors/Partner
Officers
Kelsey Beaudoin
Kelsey Beaudoin
CMO
Anthony Damasco
Anthony Damasco
COO
Advisors
Mark Miller
Mark Miller
PhD Horticulturist
Judy Cox
Judy Cox
School Principal & Lesson Plan Developer
Jen Hooks
Jenn Hooks
Educational Writer/Editor
Lori France
Lori France
Educator & Lesson Plan Developer
Connie Kennedy
Connie Kennedy
Educator & Lesson Plan Developer
Financial Transparency

LGTF is committed to transparency and responsible stewardship of all donations, sponsorships, and grant funding. Contributions directly support classroom garden programs, student garden kits, educational materials, digital learning access, shipping, and program operations that help bring hands-on gardening and agriculture-based learning experiences to schools.

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, LGTF maintains nonprofit documentation and financial reporting to support accountability and donor confidence.

Annual Reports
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Form 990s
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Additional Documents
IRS
Determination
Letter
Donor Private
Policy
Conflict of
Interest Policy
Non-Discrimination
Policy
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