Speakers

Michael Wittman, Char-man of the Board of Blue Sky Biochar, has long been an environmental activist for an ever-growing number of national grassroots movements. He brings to bear a lifetime of experience in alternative energy and soil science. In 1970 he was a volunteer organizer of the very first Earth Day in New York City. His highest priority has long been the defense and conservation of all-natural resources and life on earth. 

With over 50 years as a well-respected entrepreneur, marketing specialist, and event producer in the professional beauty industry, Michael has been instrumental in building international firms such as Jhirmack, Paul Mitchell Systems, and Tweezerman. In 1985, he was the creator and CEO of Metropolis Technology, Inc., a professional beauty manufacturing company. 

His affinity for this planet’s continued good health has never wavered, and he has continued to advocate prudence and moderation in the environment. He is also a lifelong animal rights activist. An accomplished, knowledgeable, and engaging public speaker, Michael has approached American fuel reform from a refreshingly calm and reasoned perspective while broadening the public consciousness of reasonably affordable and underutilized natural resources. 

In 2006, Michael founded and became chief executive officer of Third Planet Energy Inc., a California biofuel company. While continuing to expand and facilitate biofuel and alternative energy interests, in 2010, he launched The Blue Sky Enterprise, an alternative energy consultation and supply company. 

Having now brought his personal and professional passion full circle, in 2011 Michael founded Blue Sky Biochar to promote both the notion of sustainable soil health and the means by which to make it happen. Blue Sky continues to advocate the individual reclamation of our biological birthright on earth.