BRAD BERGMAN - CHAIRMAN
Brad grew up working on his family’s tree farm on the banks of the Mississippi River. Brad’s father was the first certified arborist in Illinois, and their farm provided some of the trees for Frederic Law Olmsted’s White City. His family’s nursery first ignited his passion for the outdoors, which has only grown since childhood. He is enthusiastic about agriculture, land conservation, and wine. He serves on the board of the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial in Kansas City and maintains involvement with many charitable organizations including the Nature Conservancy. Brad maintains a spirit of adventure in all of his projects including Echolands Winery.