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
EVP - Financial & Business Advisor/Partner

Brian Hakan
President, Co-Managing Partner

Jim Zanotti
CEO, Co-Managing Partner

Bosh Bruening
Secretary Treasurer, Co-Managing Partner & Co-Founder

Joe Bartonek
Chairman of the Board of Directors/Partner
Officers

Kelsey Beaudoin
CMO

Anthony Damasco
COO
Advisors

Mark Miller
PhD Horticulturist

Judy Cox
School Principal & Lesson Plan Developer

Jenn Hooks
Educational Writer/Editor

Lori France
Educator & Lesson Plan Developer

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
Determination
Letter
Donor Private
Policy
Policy
Conflict of
Interest Policy
Interest Policy
Non-Discrimination
Policy
Policy