Trey Cooke
Executive Director
Trey served as RIPE’s coalition director before being named executive director in June 2023. He is a product of multi-generational farm families in Mississippi with over 20 years’ experience in the agricultural conservation space. He has held senior leadership roles in regional and national conservation organizations, including director of The Nature Conservancy’s Mississippi River Basin Program. With a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and master’s in biology, Trey leverages his trust in science with his experience in the agriculture sector to advance meaningful conservation outcomes for the benefit of the environment, people and our economy.
Contact him at tcooke@RIPEroadmap.org.
Emily Lord
Chief Operating Officer
Emily has more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit management. As a COO and CFO, she’s helped grow multiple nonprofits to achieve massive growth in employees and revenue, managing operations, human resources, finances, and client services. Emily resides in beautiful Minnesota with her spouse and two kids.
Martin Barbre
Outreach Consultant
Martin is former USDA Risk Management Agency administrator, past president of the National Corn Growers Association Corn Board, and a member of the Illinois Corn Growers Association.
Doyle Karr
Corporate Engagement Consultant
Doyle brings more than 30 years of professional experience in agriculture and food industry to his consultancy. Doyle grew up on a small, diversified farm in Illinois and began his career as a farm journalist in the Midwest. Prior to creating his own business, Doyle led global consumer insights and food system engagement for a multi-national agriculture powerhouse.
Reece Langley
Policy Consultant
Reece is a consultant in bipartisan government relations, public policy and industry relations focused on agriculture and food policy. He was formerly vice president of Washington Operations at National Cotton Council and vice president of government affairs at USA Rice Federation.