Carl Korfmacher (Evansville, Wis.) is Principal and owner of Korfmacher Resources, LLC, a consultancy dedicated to supporting and developing businesses, programs, and concepts that drive innovations in sustainable land use, green technologies, and conservation initiatives. He is the former President and CEO of Applied Ecological Services (AES), one of the world's leading ecological consulting firms. He helped found The Earth Partners, LP and served on its board of directors. This innovative partnership is dedicated to using the forces of regulated capitalism to restore ecological health on a large scale. He holds a Master's Degree in landscape architecture from Kansas State University and a Certificate of Business Leadership and Strategic Marketing from the University of Wisconsin's School of Business. Throughout his career he has continued to focus on the intersection of science and design to resolve conflicts between humans and nature.