Jon Reneberg
Jon Reneberg is the passionate founder of the 1,000 Year Project. Inspired as a child, by the nature conservation of his grandfather, he learned to appreciate the world around him, and to understand that the impact we have on that world can last beyond our own lives.
Reneberg holds a BA in Business, and an MS in Safety Sciences and has been in various roles including Environment, Health, and Safety Engineer and Sr. Software Developer/Data Automation Engineer with a Fortune 100 manufacturing company. In addition to the environment, he has a passion for hardware and software prototyping, biyaking, kayaking, has his commercial drone pilot’s license.
Perry Gray-Reneberg
Perry Gray-Reneberg – an industrial technologist by trade – believes nature teaches us social dynamics. He lives on California’s redwood coast and sees human efforts lose ground intruding on the realm of more venerable claims. Dwellings erected, wells dug, forests cleared, paths laid all return to nature unless reinforced “against the elements.” Nature can teach us to abandon our defensive posturing with others and with our long-term “home” in this world
Jacob Alheid
Jacob Alheid brings decades of software engineering expertise to the 1,000 Year Project to help guide the project in its technical path forward. In his free time Jake is an amateur motorcycle mechanic and rider, and aspiring BBQ chef.
Jimmy Betts
Jimmy Betts attempts to live and work within the intersections of climate justice, decolonization, adaptation, and front-line community survival through a biodiversity of solidarity tactics. Jimmy’s interests include traditional medicine, root beer, bioenergetic therapies, plants, disaster relief and survival in wilderness and urban areas, pizza, grassroots community organizing, walking, and fiddle music.
Jared Ferraro
Jared Ferraro holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue University. As a expert in Continuous Improvement Methodologies, Jared brings long term strategic planning and statistical analysis to the team. In his free time, Jared enjoys spending time with his family, is a Black Belt in tae kwon do, and working on his Jeep.
Shawn Walters
Shawn Walters is a dedicated and accomplished professional with a passion for improving laboratory services and a commitment to community well-being.
His background in clinical laboratory science, combined with his leadership skills and focus on continuous improvement, makes him a valuable asset to the team. Shawn is known for his ability to inspire and motivate his colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
Outside of his professional life, Shawn is a devoted family man who enjoys spending time with his wife and children. Shawn’s dedication to both his professional and personal pursuits reflects his commitment to making a positive impact on the world around him, a quality that aligns perfectly with the mission of the 1,000 Year Project.
