Laurence Berman

Chairman and Co-Founder

Having moved to rural England after years in real estate, finance and renewable energy ventures, Laurence began to explore how he could support more environmental farming solutions. Together with his business partner Lutz, Laurence was introduced to Ian Robertson, a highly regarded soil expert and true believer that biologicals were an important part of the solution to better farming. Soon after, Biolevel began to emerge as a business targeting the development and marketing of best-in-class bionutrition products based on Ian’s initial work.  

Today, Laurence has many responsibilities at Biolevel, but his focus is on overall strategy, strategic partnerships, business and international development. He graduated with a Master of Science from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts from Williams College. He lives with his wife and three children on a small farm in Cotswolds, England.  

Lutz Glandorf

President and Co-Founder

Lutz leads the company’s global regulatory and product registration work, and is active in the development of new innovations and products. He co-founded Biolevel to bring forth regenerative agriculture solutions that are a win to growers, consumers and the environment. Prior to Biolevel, Lutz worked in renewable energy, leading the concept development and successful permitting of a large capex renewable energy facility in California, and started a biofuel trading company that shipped up to 400 containers per month to European customers. Prior to this, Lutz worked as a Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Company specializing in Risk Management, Compliance and Regulation.

Lutz graduated with a business degree from Catholic University of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt in Germany. He lives with his wife and two children in New York, where he‘s an active volunteer in his community.

Ian Robertson

Non-Executive Director & Co-Founder

More than twenty years ago, Ian had the foresight and vision to see beneficial soil microbes as a valuable tool for both regenerative-minded and conventional growers to increase productivity. He started the foundational development work on microbial products based on a solid scientific understanding of soil science.  
 
Ian is the original founder of Biolevel and a recognized leader in soil science in the United Kingdom, as well as a frequent speaker at conferences and advisor of clients around the world. He grew up on an organic farm in Scotland and graduated from Newcastle University with a degree in agriculture. In his early career, Ian worked in the fresh product industry at MDS Ltd., Greens of Soham, Emmett’s, TVM and Winchester Growers. He subsequently joined the Glenside Group, where he was responsible for the roll-out throughout the UK and internationally.  Ian is now Head of Soil Health at a leading European agronomy firm and a Non-Executive Director at Biolevel.

Ändrea McVeigh

Chief Technical Officer

Ändrea leads efficacy demonstration and R&D trial efforts for Biolevel. In her prior career, Ändrea had management responsibilities in a cloning and extraction company and as Director of Agricultural Operations at a producer. Before that, she worked for 13 years at Dow Agrosciences in Global Market Intelligence and as a Technical Adviser, where she was awarded the prestigious Dow Innovator of the Year award. She is listed as “inventor” on 28 granted United States agricultural patents. Ändrea lives with her family in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Trevor Shea 

Sales Director, North America

Trevor has facilitated distribution partnerships between Biolevel and industry-leading companies in both Canada and the United States. These include Canada’s largest national agricultural producer co-operative, regional leaders in the sale of agricultural inputs, and highly specialized, nationally operating agronomy firms and specialty ag input companies. Biolevel’s distribution partners trust Trevor as an advisor on both commercial and operational aspects, as he works with his colleagues to provide on-the-ground support.

Trevor grew up on a small farm in Indiana, later attending Butler University in Indianapolis and launching into a career spanning 30+ years. Before joining Biolevel, he successfully founded, grew and operated businesses including a $500 million gross revenue real estate company, a finance company, and an industrial painting facility for engine blocks and other parts, servicing Cummins Inc., Ford and GM.  

Trevor joined the Biolevel team because of his sincere intent to help create more sustainable and eco-friendly agriculture for the world. He lives in Florida with his wife, Suzanne. Both are active as foster parents, pet advocates and community volunteers.