JORDAN BOW, President
Background: 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 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 and 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.
Background: 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 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 and 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, Secretary
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 is the author of Brighter Climate Futures, a book that tackles 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. Hari is 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 and interest: Hari's passion is to plant and expand coastal ecosystems like oyster reefs, eel grass and salt marshes not just in the San Francisco Bay - but all over the world - that not only absorb carbon in large quantities but also restore and enhance biodiversity. 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.
HAWKINS BARRATT HEITMANN, Vice President/Treasurer
Background: Hawk has a B.A. ('21) in biochemistry from Vassar College. Currently, he works at Nopa Fish in the Ferry Building. He has experience working on commercial fishing vessels, 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 is 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.
Background: Hawk has a B.A. ('21) in biochemistry from Vassar College. Currently, he works at Nopa Fish in the Ferry Building. He has experience working on commercial fishing vessels, 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 is 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.