We’re building a more sustainable future.
Our goal is simple: support the CPG leaders of tomorrow.
Our mission is to stimulate conscious growth, foster sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship, and develop exceptional leaders while growing the Central Texas natural and consumer products ecosystem.
Join us
Naturally Austin Board Members
Felipe Vega, Founder, IronClad Consulting, Naturally Austin Board President
Mason Arnold, Founder, CeCe's Veggie Co.
Aimy Steadman, Founder, Future/Proof | Naturally Austin Former Board President
Albert Swantner, Partner Drink Everly
Ryan Gravelle, Founding Partner, Kastner Gravelle LLP
Lance McInnes, Co-Founder, CEO Boomerang's Foods
Victor Guardiola, Co-Founder, CEO Bawi Auga Frescas
Jason Jones, Former Founding President Vital Farms
Marc Nathan, VP Egan Nelson
Karin Samelson, Co-Founder, UMAI Marketing
Alison Smith, Co-Founder, UMAI Marketing
What we do
We’re not just another trade organization, we want to make dramatic changes in our CPG ecosystem and provide networking, education and resources for our members to illuminate a path for sustainable growth and ongoing success.
Our Values:
Cultivating an inclusive community
Maintaining transparency with all stakeholders
Empowering members and staff
Cultivating a continual curiosity
Remaining focused on collaboration
Fostering creativity and the entrepreneurial spirit
Building all aspects of the organization with goal of creating health & harmony between people & the planet, while maintaining healthy bottom line
Our Story
Founded in 2019, Naturally Austin is a nonprofit organization and affiliate of the Naturally Network which currently has branches in Boulder (the founding entity), Bay Area, Chicago, San Diego, North Bay and New York. Our mission at Naturally Austin is to stimulate conscious growth, foster sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship, and develop exceptional leaders while growing the Central Texas natural and consumer products ecosystem. We are the only collaborative community for natural CPG in Austin – join us or support us!
Naturally Austin Advisory Board
+ Founding Members
Blake Chandlee, President, Global Business Solutions, TikTok
Brian Goldberg, Founder, RedBud Brands
Bryan Bulte, Managing Partner, LivWell Ventures
Christine Mei, CEO, Gathered Foods Corporation
Genevieve Gilbreath, Managing Partner Springdale Ventures
Jason Jones, Chief Growth Officer, Aspire Food Group
Jennifer Cobb Moynihan, Founder, Elevate Communication
Jeremiah McElwee, CMO, Thrive Market | Naturally Austin Board Member
Manish Patel, Managing Partner, Mighty Equities
Matt Gase, CUE, Franklin Barbecue | Naturally Austin Board Member
Max Baumann, Founder, Basemakers
Michael Renna, Founder, Michael Angelo's Gourmet Foods
Shari Wynne Ressler, Founder, SKU
Stephanie Boone, Founder, Wondercide
Tracy Thirion, CEO, Bamboo Worldwide
Wendy Nunnelley, Chief Strategy & Transformation, Danone
