Paving the way for a planet-positive future.

Dundee Butcher

Co-founder, CEO and Director

Dundee worked for a number of years at one of the leading, internationally renowned florists in London, Jane Packer Flowers; she also spent time with award-winning florists McQueens. She moved to California in 2013 and set-up Russian River Flower School. She founded BKB Floral in 2016, together with co-founder, Leonard Kirchdoerfer.

Tara Poseley

Chairperson

Tara has over 25 years of experience across high-profile consumer, retail, digital, and wholesale businesses. From 2016 to 2023, she was CEO of Paula’s Choice Skincare, where she drove rapid digital and international growth, ahead of its acquisition by Unilever in 2021. Prior to joining Paula’s Choice, she was Chief Product Officer at Lululemon Athletica, responsible for a $2 billion global business, where she guided the brand back to health, resulting in revenue and margin expansion. She spent 13 years at Gap Inc. during a period of high growth, holding senior roles and launching GapBody, which she grew from an idea into a $350 million business. Tara currently serves as a board director of a number of fast growing consumer brands. She actively participates in CEO mentorship, advising on strategic and business planning, organizational development, and troubleshooting operational challenges.

Ian Butcher

Deputy Chairman

Ian has had a diverse international career, including investment banking in London and New York, CFO of several listed companies, and high-level consulting. He has been closely involved in the funding of BKB to date and coordination with industry and strategic partners.

John Parnell

Director

John is a Director of the Board and has been a part of BKB since its co-founding by his late partner, Leonard. He has worked in various roles in the pharmaceutical industry and overseen complex operations including full-scale clinical trials.

Professor Marc Hillmyer

Director

Marc Hillmyer received his Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the University of Florida in 1989 and his doctorate in chemistry from the California Institute of Technology in 1994. After completing a postdoctoral research position in the University of Minnesota’s Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, he joined the Chemistry faculty at Minnesota in 1997. He is currently the McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair in Chemistry. Marc is also the editor-in-chief of the American Chemical Society journal Macromolecules and the director of the National Science Foundation Center for Sustainable Polymers headquartered at the University of Minnesota.

Susan Preston

Director

Susan was a leading figure in the US insurance broking industry and at the forefront of insurance program innovation when she set up her own business in 1993. In 2017 she was one of 35 people inducted into the first Insurance Industry Hall of Fame. In 2018 she successfully sold her business to one of the top insurance broking firms in North America. She is a well renowned speaker and writer, contributing ideas and solutions to many of the issues surrounding the industries she insured. Today Susan is an investor in a number of private companies. She is also actively involved in the non-profit world, as a Chair and Board member of charities in the US and overseas.

Jeff Tostenrud

A Director of Operations

Jeff has significant manufacturing and equipment experience gained during a long career at 3M. He most recently served as Vice President of Global Manufacturing Technology for 3M. Prior to this, he held senior leadership positions in capital equipment design/procurement, Six Sigma and plant management within 3M’s Industrial, Electronics, Consumer and Healthcare businesses. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.

Phillip Schultz

Manufacturing and R&D Engineer

Phillip, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. Since that time Phillip has worked at several large corporations, including as an Application Specialist in the Fluid Handling Division of Crane Holdings, and most recently as an R&D Process Engineer at General Mills. He has studied in China and worked in Western and Eastern Europe.

Rey Madolora

Strategic Finance Partner

Rey Madolora is a seasoned startup executive with a proven track record of scaling businesses, raising over $260M in capital, and driving strategic growth. With deep expertise in finance, operations, and cross-functional leadership, Rey has held CFO and COO roles at companies including DJI North America, 3D Robotics, and Dropoff. He founded El Contador Consulting in 2006, providing fractional CFO and strategic advisory services to early-stage startups. A former Deloitte consultant, he holds degrees from the University of Arkansas and the University of Texas at Austin.

Taekjun Kim

Research Scientist

Jun received his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota in 2023. He has significant laboratory experience and worked at UMN in the Chemistry Department where he managed laboratory equipment and chemicals and ensured lab safety. In addition to his academic achievements, Jun gained valuable leadership and problem-solving skills through his military service in South Korea's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Weapons (CBRN) division. Jun is now a core member of Phoam Labs' R&D team developing new foam materials and processing techniques.

Duncan McCabe

Head of Social Media

"With over three decades of experience in the flower industry, Duncan McCabe is a seasoned professional who has honed his craft in every aspect of floristry. From the florists' workroom to teaching at London's most prestigious flower schools to demonstrating around the world, Duncan has a unique understanding of the needs and challenges of the industry. Duncan has combined his love of flowers with his passion for photography and videography, transitioning into the role of content creator and social media manager building a large global following for top luxury flower brands McQueens Flowers and Moyses Stevens."

Helen Dyson

Advisor

Helen became involved in the floral industry after a long career in teaching. Her focus has always been on education within the industry, which led her to co-found the world renowned London Flower School which was known for pushing boundaries in floristry, and cultivating students' creative vision.