Team
Founded in 2022 by Kimmeridge, an alternate asset manager based in New York, Chestnut’s team brings together a wealth of experience in carbon markets, forestry, corporate leadership, and private equity.
Board of Directors

Ben Dell
Chief Executive Officer, Chestnut
Managing Partner of Kimmeridge

Henry Makansi
Board Director
Managing Partner, Kimmeridge

Neda Jafar
Board Director
Partner, Kimmeridge

Sarah Ford
Board Director
Chief Forestry Officer, Chestnut

Kendra Corbett
Board Director
Partner, Cloverlay

Nancy Pfund
Board Director
Managing Partner, DBL Partners
Leadership Team

Ben Dell
Chief Executive Officer

Greg Adams
Chief Financial Officer

Shannon Smith
Chief Commercial Officer

Jesse W. Mosier
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

Sarah Ford
Chief Forestry Officer

Brian DiMarino
Chief Operating Officer

Jordan Golinkoff
Senior Vice President, Product and Data

Briana Capra
Vice President of Project Development

Tommy Funk
Vice President, Land Acquisition
JOIN THE TEAM

Work with us to restore and conserve hundreds of thousands of acres of forestland across the U.S.
We believe in the power of teamwork to spark innovation and foster the exchange of ideas and perspectives. Join our team to support our mission to ensure the preservation, protection, and responsible use of natural resources across the U.S.