Her management work includes financial reporting, budgeting, and agronomic research. Prior to Root Agricultural Advisory, Maryellen was the sole financial analyst for a national conservation non-profit where she managed a $5+ million budget with over 65 grants, service contracts and federal awards. She also created the organization’s carbon footprint program. She is passionate about integrating sustainability and environmental stewardship with business.

After completing her Bachelor’s in Accounting & Finance at the University of Wisconsin, she worked as a Commercial Banking Credit Analyst in Milwaukee, WI working on a wide portfolio of deals within manufacturing & real estate. In 2017 she attended Portland State University to receive a Graduate Certificate in Sustainability. Maryellen is a graduate of Leadership Idaho Agriculture.

Most recently, Maryellen has been the sole financial analyst for a national conservation non-profit where she managed a $5+ million budget with over 65 grants, service contracts and federal awards. She also created the organization’s carbon footprint program.

In her free time Maryellen enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, dogs, chickens and garden. She likes to travel and go to concerts.