Tom Horton

Tom Horton has dedicated 25 years advocating for market-driven solutions to global environmental and social issues.

He founded Canopy Development, a sustainable resort development company with financial support from Revolution, Steve Case's venture group, in 2005.

Horton served as a founding principal at The Trust For Sustainable Development, notably contributing to projects like Civano and Loreto Bay Mexico.

With experience in conservation management, he worked with reputable organizations like CARE, Wildlife Conservation Society, and the Rodale Institute.

As a founding principal of a biochar manufacturing startup, Tom advises companies in renewable energy and agricultural technology for regenerative practices.

He currently holds the roles of CMO and Innovation Officer at Standard Biocarbon and sits on the board of directors at Ocean Alliance, a global ocean research and conservation organization.

Tom Horton pursued Developmental Economics at Hampshire College and completed his secondary education at Waynflete School.

His diverse professional journey includes leadership positions at companies such as NextChar LLC, 247Solar Inc, TRUELight Energy, and Icon Wheelchairs.

Tom has also founded and managed several ventures, including Canopy Development LLC, Loreto Bay Company, Trust for Sustainable Development TSD.CA, and Sustainable Technologies, Inc.

Before his current roles, he held positions like Project Manager at Rodale Institute, Certified Financial Planner at Consolidated Capital Planners, and Marketing Director at Horton's Smoked Seafood.