JORDAN BOW
Role/Position: President
Background: Mr. Jordan Bow has almost four decades of experience working in the seafood and aquaculture industry. Jordan and his seafood wholesale business, Royal Hawaiian Seafood, have been a beacon of sustainability, and since 1985, they have been dedicated to sourcing only seafood that is safe, sustainable, and traceable, verified by independent third-party testing. Recognizing the urgent need for positive change, he founded Renew SF Bay to channel his experience, resources, and dedication towards restoring and preserving the environment.
Passion/Interest: As the visionary leader and President of Renew SF Bay, Jordan Bow brings a wealth of experience and a tireless dedication to the cause of environmental restoration. With a successful background in wholesale seafood, Jordan has seamlessly transitioned his expertise into a powerful force for positive change, focusing on the renewal of coastal ecosystems in the San Francisco Bay.
Role/Position: President
Background: Mr. Jordan Bow has almost four decades of experience working in the seafood and aquaculture industry. Jordan and his seafood wholesale business, Royal Hawaiian Seafood, have been a beacon of sustainability, and since 1985, they have been dedicated to sourcing only seafood that is safe, sustainable, and traceable, verified by independent third-party testing. Recognizing the urgent need for positive change, he founded Renew SF Bay to channel his experience, resources, and dedication towards restoring and preserving the environment.
Passion/Interest: As the visionary leader and President of Renew SF Bay, Jordan Bow brings a wealth of experience and a tireless dedication to the cause of environmental restoration. With a successful background in wholesale seafood, Jordan has seamlessly transitioned his expertise into a powerful force for positive change, focusing on the renewal of coastal ecosystems in the San Francisco Bay.
HARI LAMBA
Role/Position: Website Coordinator/Secretary/Treasurer
Background: Hari has a Ph.D. degree in engineering with specializations in materials and mechanical engineering. Over the years he has developed experience and knowledge in renewable energy and battery systems. He has written books dealing with climate change, the energy transition and ecosystems. He has proposed a global quantitative actionable plan to keep the global average temperature rise from rising excessively. He has also developed a knowledge of resilience, disaster management, regenerative agriculture, economic development, incubating businesses and green renewable hydrogen as a fuel that stores renewable energy as a business. He is also a consultant to a startup company that deals with ultralight rail freight and transit transportation systems. He is currently a Commissioner on the city of El Cerrito's Park and Recreation Commission. His full name is Harinder Singh Lamba.
Passion/Interest: His passion is to plant and expand coastal ecosystems like oyster reefs, eel grass and salt marshes in the San Francisco Bay and then all over the world, that not only absorb carbon in large quantities but also restore and enhance biodiversity, so that we can enable healthy and happy ecosystems that provide a joyful place for our brother and sister species. Hari enjoys dancing and jogging.
Contribution: Hari will be directly responsible for uploading content to the group website and gathering and providing inputs to how the ecosystems can be planted and monitored to ensure their health. He will also be acting as Secretary and as Treasurer. For the latter he will manage the bank account, receipt of donations and incur the expense payments approved by the Board.
Role/Position: Website Coordinator/Secretary/Treasurer
Background: Hari has a Ph.D. degree in engineering with specializations in materials and mechanical engineering. Over the years he has developed experience and knowledge in renewable energy and battery systems. He has written books dealing with climate change, the energy transition and ecosystems. He has proposed a global quantitative actionable plan to keep the global average temperature rise from rising excessively. He has also developed a knowledge of resilience, disaster management, regenerative agriculture, economic development, incubating businesses and green renewable hydrogen as a fuel that stores renewable energy as a business. He is also a consultant to a startup company that deals with ultralight rail freight and transit transportation systems. He is currently a Commissioner on the city of El Cerrito's Park and Recreation Commission. His full name is Harinder Singh Lamba.
Passion/Interest: His passion is to plant and expand coastal ecosystems like oyster reefs, eel grass and salt marshes in the San Francisco Bay and then all over the world, that not only absorb carbon in large quantities but also restore and enhance biodiversity, so that we can enable healthy and happy ecosystems that provide a joyful place for our brother and sister species. Hari enjoys dancing and jogging.
Contribution: Hari will be directly responsible for uploading content to the group website and gathering and providing inputs to how the ecosystems can be planted and monitored to ensure their health. He will also be acting as Secretary and as Treasurer. For the latter he will manage the bank account, receipt of donations and incur the expense payments approved by the Board.
HAWKINS BARRATT HEITMANN
Role/Position: Vice President
Background: Hawk has a B.A. ('21) in biochemistry from Vassar College. Currently, he works at Royal Hawaiian Seafood (~2yrs) sourcing fish for restaurants and supermarkets in the Bay Area and purchasing fish from producers along the West Coast. He has experience working on a commercial fishing vessel, growing hydroponic lettuce and technical laboratory skills.
Passion/Interest: Hawk likes to swim in San Francisco Bay, surf along the California coast and bike through the Marin Headlands. His passion for being outdoors inspired him to help protect and restore the Bay Area’s public spaces.
Contribution: Hawk’s responsible for coordinating oyster shell pick ups from restaurants, storing shells at Royal Hawaiian Seafood (RHS) and returning empty buckets to keep the cycle running. He’s motivated to give Renew SF Bay’s project the best likelihood of success by engaging volunteers and raising awareness about shoreline restoration.
Role/Position: Vice President
Background: Hawk has a B.A. ('21) in biochemistry from Vassar College. Currently, he works at Royal Hawaiian Seafood (~2yrs) sourcing fish for restaurants and supermarkets in the Bay Area and purchasing fish from producers along the West Coast. He has experience working on a commercial fishing vessel, growing hydroponic lettuce and technical laboratory skills.
Passion/Interest: Hawk likes to swim in San Francisco Bay, surf along the California coast and bike through the Marin Headlands. His passion for being outdoors inspired him to help protect and restore the Bay Area’s public spaces.
Contribution: Hawk’s responsible for coordinating oyster shell pick ups from restaurants, storing shells at Royal Hawaiian Seafood (RHS) and returning empty buckets to keep the cycle running. He’s motivated to give Renew SF Bay’s project the best likelihood of success by engaging volunteers and raising awareness about shoreline restoration.