Robert Goodwin Email & Phone Number

Currently developing cost/benefit models for integrating “Eco-systems Services” into Salinas Valley agricultural land use. Collaborative partnerships include:• UC Berkeley College of Natural Resources • California Agricultural Leadership Program• Central Coast Wetlands Group• EcoAgriculture Partners• Salinas Valley River Channel Coalition Robert brings 30+ years of managerial experience to the agricultural and environmental communities. After graduating with a B.A. in History from UC Berkeley in 1981 he joined the start-up team of the Salinas based Tanimura & Antle Company, which is now amongst the leading worldwide independent producer of fresh vegetables. In 1986 Robert returned to San Francisco Bay Area to manage real estate and pursue his MBA. After earning a degree in International business, Robert spent 10 years in the technology industry providing consulting services to organizations such as Stanford University, Genentech, UCSF and British Telecom. Robert returned to agriculture in 1998, consulting on the Salinas Valley Water Project. In 2001, he founded the Cooper Land Corporation, which manages closely held, prime agricultural ranches in the Blanco region of the Salinas Valley. In 2008, he graduated from the California Agricultural Leadership Program as a Fellow of Class 35.Specialties: All aspects of land & natural resource management, food production, supply chain analysis, sector analysis for investment modeling, cultural development initiatives

Listed skills include Food Industry, Supply Chain, Start Ups, Food Processing, and 12 others.