About Us

The Founding Members

Edward (Ted) W. Powell

Co-Founder – CEO

Ted is an Architect/Planner who’s interests are focused on the rebirth of “bricks-and-mortar” Retail and Hospitality with the application of future-think technology in the Urban Environment.

He has a vast knowledge of Engineering Technology, planning and Innovator. He is focused on the rebirth of “bricks-and-mortar” Retail and Hospitality with the application of future-think technology in the Urban Environment. He is also a certified UCCE Master Gardener of Ventura, CA. more about Ted

Laura Powell

Co – Founder – COO

Laura is Credited with a Post Graduate Degree in Landscape Architecture from UCLA and a certified UCCE Master Gardener of Ventura, CA as well as a Web & Graphic Design.

Laura is a Biophilic designer. She believes the human/nature connection in the built world is

Treasurer

Financial Authority, Fund-raising Professional, Networking Virtuoso

Glenn Johnston

Sharon MacClean

Communications Director

Is an Internet Maven, Cyberspace Authority, Author, & Business Consultant

Ian Sklarsky

Artist

Focused on AR/VR and Blind Contour Art, Ian collaborates with creatives and companies to establish new content that drives traffic and enjoyment in immersion aspects.

Architect/Planner

Murry is focused on society-wide energy and public policy issues. Currently working on a new definition and paradigm related to the distinction between Light vs. Earth energy with an essay soon be published.

Architect/Planner focused on society-wide energy and public policy issues. Currently working on a new definition and paradigm related to the distinction between Light vs. Earth energy. An essay on this subject will soon be published.

Mary Wileden

International Economist

Mary is is interested in developing a future focus on urban vertical farming and related food security issues. She is currently an International Economist at the U.S. Treasury Department managing the Financial Attaché Program of 19 staff posted at U.S. Embassies overseas.

Douglas Cardinal

Architect

O.C., Ph.D. (h.c.), B.Arch, O.A.A., A.A.A., S.A.A., A.I.B.C., A.I.A., NCARB, R.C.A.A., F.R.A.I.C., F.R.I.A.S., F.R.S.C

Architect and Indigenous Elder – Internationally acclaimed award-winning World Master of Contemporary Architecture. A leader of Organic Architecture and True Sustainability, his designs arise from Indigenous values to create harmony with Nature and our own human nature.

Dr. Nina Powell Ph.D

Nina has a Ph.D. in the psychology of human behaviour and decision-making (Social and Cognitive Developmental Psychology). Her expertise is in statistical data analysis, project management, survey design, research design, and quantitative behavioural measures.