The Brightwater
Team

At Brightwater, everyone shares a passion for making a difference. We've assembled a team that includes marine biologists, environmental scientists, engineers, experts in global real estate and capital markets, sustainability professionals, and creative minds. Together, we design unique, high-integrity projects that enable our clients to achieve financial returns while creating lasting positive social and environmental impacts.

JESSIE STENFTENAGEL
President
& Co-Founder

JEFF PHILIPS
Financial Advisor

MARK STENFTENAGEL
Vice President
& Co-Founder

ALEX RAU
Climate Finance
& Carbon Markets Advisor

SHERYL CURCIO​
Global Impact Advisor

TRACY JONES​
Marketing Advisor

SHARMILA SINGH
Corporate Sustainability Advisor

MIKE STOPKA
Corporate Sustainability Advisor

COURTNEY WEINSTEIN
Investment & Capital
Strategy Advisor

ELIZABETH WILLMOTT
Commercial Strategy
& Partnerships Advisor

KEN BODEL​
 Business Development Advisor

ROD STIPE
Operations Advisor

WIL MAHEIA
Director, Global Partnerships

DAN KRILL​
Global Scientific Advisor