Trevor Moore is the Managing Partner at ORBO Systems, where he is committed to advancing conservation efforts. His journey began as a part-time contributor to a local land trust, where his passion for conservation flourished as he witnessed the positive impact of their initiatives.
This deepening commitment led him to transition to a full-time role, where he spearheaded a groundbreaking monitoring initiative that ultimately evolved into ORBO. Recognizing the transformative potential of this monitoring system, Trevor played a pivotal role in establishing ORBO Systems as an independent company, aiming to equip organizations with this powerful tool.
Prior to founding ORBO Systems, Trevor served as the Executive Director of Watershed Hospitality. Trevor holds a BM from Northeastern State University and an MMA from the Lamont School at the University of Denver.
Thomas Pritner is the Chief Operating Officer at ORBO Systems, where he spearheads the company’s growth and operational strategies within the land monitoring industry. With a track record of optimizing operations as Vice President of Operations at Watershed Hospitality, Thomas brings a wealth of experience to his current position.
At ORBO Systems, Thomas is dedicated to refining day-to-day operations and ensuring that the company’s goals align with its commitment to advancing land monitoring through cutting-edge GIS technology. His approach combines technical expertise with strategic insight to drive meaningful results for clients.
When he’s not focused on driving company success, Thomas enjoys hitting the golf course, making music, and embracing various outdoor adventures.
Under Thomas’s leadership, ORBO Systems is set to continue pushing boundaries in GIS technology, meeting the evolving demands of land monitoring, and advancing sustainable land management practices.
Sam is an outdoor enthusiast, ecotourist, and conservationist from Vermont. She has dedicated her career to environmental research and stewardship through working at the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy on Cape Cod and the Department of Environmental Quality in Oklahoma.
After three months of tent camping across the country in dozens of national parks, Sam knew she wanted to pursue natural conservation, advocacy, and management, and began working with ORBO Systems.
Sam holds a BS in Environmental Science and Policy: Biodiversity and Conservation from the University of Maryland and an MS in Natural Resource Management from the University of Alabama.
Emmett’s passion for the natural world drives both his personal and professional pursuits. With a keen interest in animals and entomology, he has hands-on experience conducting stream surveys through the study of insect populations — work that reflects his commitment to understanding and preserving the ecosystems around us. At ORBO Systems, Emmett carries that same dedication into everything he does, believing firmly that the quality of one’s work should speak for itself.
When he’s not on the job, Emmett can be found exploring the natural world and deepening his knowledge of wildlife. He holds a BS from Colorado State University.
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Joe Knott’s last assignment in the military was the Sustainability Program Manager at Headquarters, Department of the Army, where he was responsible for sustainability planning nationwide. His other Pentagon assignments included Program Director for the Army Compatible Use Buffer program, the Army’s premier land conservation and partnership program,
which under his leadership conserved over 70,000 acres of working lands and natural resources.
After retiring from the Army, having served 33+ years in uniform, Joe then worked in the Office of the Secretary of Defense before accepting a position with Compatible Lands Foundation (CLF). Currently, as CLF’s Executive Director, Joe leads several unique resiliency partnerships with federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, academia, and industry.
These partnerships include:
1) Developing the US Department of Defense’s first climate change mitigation (forest carbon) buffer zone
2) Establishing training and employment opportunities in sustainable agriculture for military Veterans.
Joe has a Master of Science in Environmental Management and Energy Resources Policy and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies. Under President Obama Joe was awarded the 2013 White House Champion of Change award, and is a graduate of the US Army Command and General Staff College, and a 2008 Kinship Conservation Fellow. His military awards include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, four Meritorious Service Medals, and three Army Commendation Medals. Joe serves on the board of the United Nation’s Be Earth Foundation Intergovernmental Organization.