Board of Directors & Team — The Pollinator Project

The People Behind the Mission

Board of Directors
& Team

The Pollinator Project is guided by a board of volunteers who bring science, stewardship, and a shared commitment to protecting Michigan's pollinators. Meet the people advancing our work in habitat, research, and education.

Portrait of Kenneth Meyer, President of The Pollinator Project

Kenneth Meyer

President

Kenneth Meyer studied at Michigan State University, Central Michigan University, and Oakland University, completing degrees in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and nutrition, with graduate work in research and instruction and doctoral work in biology. He served as adjunct faculty at Macomb Community College for nearly 20 years. He has owned fitness centers since the early 1980s and is the founder of Brick House Health and Wellness, The Big Bad Rack Company Inc., and Meyer Fitness Systems. His current focus is Meyer Farms, home of The Pollinator Project, a 501(c)(3) organization conducting pollinator research on a global scale.

Portrait of Denise Short, Secretary and Treasurer of The Pollinator Project

Denise Short

Secretary & Treasurer

Denise Short is a graduate of Oakland University, holding a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development with a minor in Labor Relations. During her college years she worked at Huntington National Bank, where she gained extensive banking experience, beginning at a local branch before moving into the Human Resource Department and later Retail Administration, where she provided administrative support to Operations, Marketing, Consumer Lending, Training and Development, Loss Prevention, and Business Banking. After the birth of her first child, she left banking to focus on her family. Once her children started elementary school, she returned to work as an Administrative Manager and Treasurer for the First United Methodist Church of Saint Clair, maintaining accurate records of accounts, and later served as secretary of the St. Clair First Global Methodist Church. Over the past decade she has developed a deep interest in gardening and beekeeping. She was fortunate to meet Kenneth Meyer, who has mentored her in gardening and beekeeping techniques, and she has assisted the farm and become an apprentice beekeeper. This led to her current position as Secretary and Treasurer for The Pollinator Project. She has grown into a passionate outdoor enthusiast who cherishes nature and enjoys creating habitats for pollinators.

Portrait of Chris Brocco, Director of Wildlife Biology at The Pollinator Project

Chris Brocco

Director of Wildlife Biology

Chris Brocco is the owner of Custom Bodies Inc., working with everyone from the weekend warrior to the high-level athlete. He has served as a team strength coach for hockey and volleyball, and currently coaches Olympic lifting and girls high school lacrosse. Chris has worked in the iron game for over 30 years and has competed in bodybuilding, powerlifting, Olympic lifting, and strongman. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Central Michigan University and a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from Oakland University. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and is certified as a Level One Olympic Lifting Coach and Sports Performance Coach by USA Weightlifting.

Portrait of Corey Mac, Founder of Monolithic

Corey Mac

Marketing Engineer, Consultant & Growth Strategist
Founder, Monolithic

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Corey Mac leads Monolithic, a Texas-based marketing and technology company specializing in websites, digital strategy, and AI automation. As a strategic partner, he brings practical consulting and technical expertise to strengthen the project's online presence, grow community engagement, and advance its mission. Corey also shares a personal passion for saving bees and protecting the pollinators that sustain our food systems and natural environment.

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The Pollinator Project

Protecting Michigan's pollinators through habitat, education, and community.

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