Our Team
Joseph Rueter, Founder
Rose Sherman, Water Quality Director
Seth Zahner, Political Director
Obsessed with using Oysters as a biological micro filter, O.C.B. founder Joe Rueter, has worked in many ways to promote the filtration viability of Oysters for water quality restoration purposes. In 2002 as a college Aquaculture intern
in Gloucester Massachusetts, he witnessed firsthand the oyster's ability to remove fluorocarbons, toxins,
Obsessed with using Oysters as a biological micro filter, O.C.B. founder Joe Rueter, has worked in many ways to promote the filtration viability of Oysters for water quality restoration purposes. In 2002 as a college Aquaculture intern
in Gloucester Massachusetts, he witnessed firsthand the oyster's ability to remove fluorocarbons, toxins, PCB's and even feces when used as a companion species in salmon hatchery tanks. This ignited a passion for oysters as a way to remove many types of pollution not just from aquaculture operation's tanks but the entire global ocean.
"Oysters are a Marine Bio-filter,
more valuable Living in Bioremediation
than Harvested, Shucked and Eaten." - Joe Rueter
Seth Zahner, Political Director
Rose Sherman, Water Quality Director
Seth Zahner, Political Director
Seth Zahner is a political science student at the University of California, Berkeley. There he has worked on multiple political campaigns and a political accountability startup. Having a passion for restoration, Seth has joined the team to help engage with local governments, present to prospective donors, and manage a team of interns.
Rose Sherman, Water Quality Director
Rose Sherman, Water Quality Director
Rose Sherman, Water Quality Director
Rose Sherman is an Aquatic Toxicologist graduate of University of California Davis. Her study's focus was on the adverse effects of anthropogenic sources upon interaction with the aquatic environment. She has assisted in projects on the San Francisco Bay Estuary and along the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta with experience in water quality sampling, assessment, and analysis.
Mattia Borrani, Treasurer
Hadley Rueter, Vice President and Secretary
Rose Sherman, Water Quality Director
Mattia Borrani serves as Treasurer on OCF’s Board of Directors and supports as operations, strategic planning, and project management across the organization. He focuses on building efficient systems and scalable workflows that support OCF’s long-term mission and day-to-day effectiveness. In addition, he manages the foundation’s digital p
Mattia Borrani serves as Treasurer on OCF’s Board of Directors and supports as operations, strategic planning, and project management across the organization. He focuses on building efficient systems and scalable workflows that support OCF’s long-term mission and day-to-day effectiveness. In addition, he manages the foundation’s digital presence including social media content strategy and website development to ensure clear, consistent communication across all platforms. With a background in entrepreneurship and brand development, he brings over 20 years of experience in business operations, digital marketing, and strategic growth to support OCF’s mission and impact.
Hadley Rueter, Vice President and Secretary
Hadley Rueter, Vice President and Secretary
Hadley Rueter, Vice President and Secretary
Hadley Rueter serves as the Vice President and Secretary, while also studying at UC Davis in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning. With a passion for protecting the environment through policy, Hadley brings many years of project management, organization and leadership to our team. She served as President of SkillsUSA club for two ye
Hadley Rueter serves as the Vice President and Secretary, while also studying at UC Davis in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning. With a passion for protecting the environment through policy, Hadley brings many years of project management, organization and leadership to our team. She served as President of SkillsUSA club for two years, leading a team of high performing competitors to state and national successes. Hadley also currently serves as the Treasurer and Board Member of the Davis Surfrider Chapter, managing funds and fundraisers for initiatives to protect waterways and the ocean.