YOU CAN SAVE THE RAINFOREST INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jeffrey A Hank- President
You Can Save The Rainforest Inc. was founded in 2003 by environmentalist, attorney, entrepreneur, and political activist Jeffrey Hank. A longtime Love of Nature and a deep concern for and connection with the environment, in the face of utter inaction by governments and private profit and non-profit actors alike, led Jeffrey to decide that He himself had to do something to try and remedy the situation, to save the environment, to save habitat, to spread peace and goodwill throughout the land, and indeed, as daunting and impossible or ridiculous as it may sound to some, to save the world itself.
Dan Bock- Secretary
Dan Bock grew up in Midland, Michigan, which is a bit of a hotbed for environmental litigation. Growing up in Midland exposed Dan to environmental issues at a young age, and his concerns over environmental issues prompted him to study environmental law.
Dan graduated Cum Laude from Michigan State University College of Law in May, 2007 with a concentration in Environmental and Natural Resource Law. While in law school, he was a member of the Environmental Law Society, worked as an extern at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, competed in the Pace Law School National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, and worked as a research assistant to environmental law professor Nora Morag-Levine.
While Dan personally believes that we should protect our natural resources because it is the morally right thing to do, he realizes that this is not the only approach to environmental issues. Moral arguments are great for rallying people who already agree with them, but they are not convincing to people who do not share the geocentric point of view. Therefore, Dan believes that it is also important to find economic arguments in favor of environmentalism. In short, his goal in working for You Can Save the Rainforest, Inc. is to help make environmentalism make sense to everyone.
Joel Farrar- Director
Joel Farrar is an attorney at Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C. in Lansing, Michigan. He practices primarily in the fields of business, tax, estate planning and executive compensation law. Joel graduated summa cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law and received a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of earth science education from Ohio University. Although Joel’s interest in environmental protection originated from altruistic views, his environmental philosophy has evolved to utilitarian protectionism. Joel believes that responsible environmental stewardship is necessary for the maintenance of modern social structures and for our species’ long-term survival. Recognizing that environmental protection contrary to market forces is unrealistic and ineffective long-term, Joel believes that the primary tools of environmental stewardship must be economically productive and profitable—a viewpoint he brings to You Can Save the Rainforest, Inc.
Levi Fishman- Director
Levi T Fishman is a graduate of Michigan State University receiving a bachelors degree in General Business Administration/Pre-Law. Mr. Fishman has attended universities in both Australia and the Netherlands. Mr. Fishman subsequently completed his Juris Doctorate degree from Michigan State University College of Law in 2007 and is currently the fourth generation in his family insurance agency serving as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Fishman is an avid traveler and after many trips to Central and South America, has become a dedicated conservationist. Mr. Fishman has authored influential environmental research papers, his most recent being a legal research document concerning the invasion of the Asian Carp into the Great Lakes System. Among his many accomplishments to date, Mr. Fishman remains a devoted environmental preservationist.
Adam Grafuis- Director
Adam Grafuis is a long time Michigan native, graduating from Holt High School in the year 2000. He then went on to complete his BSBA from Central Michigan University. Adam is a long time successful entrepreneur, focusing on many different areas of business and commerce. He is an accomplished glass artist of seven years and has won various awards for his artwork. He works at a glass art studio, with 6 resident artists. Mr. Grafuis also has completed several courses and has experience in dealing with real estate in the state of Michigan. Some of his latest ventures include propagation of saltwater fish and corals as well as the cultivation of wheatgrass. Adam currently resides in East Lansing, Michigan and has a vast amount of respect for nature and enjoys numerous outdoor activities. He enjoys exploring the world and spending time snowboarding in his travels.
Adam Grafuis at the base of a giant threatened Redwood tree in Northern California in 2007.
Jack Miller- Director
Jack Miller was born and raised in southeastern Wisconsin. He developed an early love of the outdoors and a passion for environmental issues, honing his outdoor skills as a boy scout and eventual Eagle Scout. His interests include hiking, biking, canoeing, and skiing. Jack attended Harvard University and graduated cum laude with a BA in Computer Science in 2004. He currently resides in Milwaukee and is employed as an equities analyst.