Team
Taisto Smith
Managing Member
Taisto graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2010. Erik grew up in the Sunset District of San Francisco where he was a member of two breakdancing crews. Taisto Smith (formerly Erik Smith) legally changed his name in 2021.
Shelby Veloz
Ranch Assistant
Shelby graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Fresno State University in 2016. Shelby has illustrated four published children's books to date.
Trevor Watson
Field Manager
Trevor grew up in Madera where he enjoyed hobbies such as fishing, hunting, riding dirt bikes or working on his truck. Having worked in various farming operations, Trevor brings valuable experience to the team.
Madison Firstman
Administrative Assistant
Madison earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Finance, from Fresno State University in 2022, graduating Summa Cum Laude and with University Honors. For fun, Madison volunteers as an Assistant Coach for Fresno State Mock Trial, a program that she herself competed in as an undergraduate. Madison hopes to attend law school sometime in the future.