The Management Team is led by Chief Executive Officer R. Michael Buehler who founded ACTS, incorporating the cause marketing concepts more than 20 years ago which led to the formation of ACTS Freedom Farms in 2016.

Michael is an accomplished senior executive responsible for concept development, long-term planning, administration and operational activities. His domestic and international marketing experience will rapidly advance the company’s global footprint. As the son of a mid-western “sharecropper”, he provides a first-hand prospective and understanding of land ownership vs. tenant-farming practices, as well as the power and benefits of Co-Operative participation for securing lower costs with higher yields for all forms of farming. He has recognized the long-term complicating factors surrounding mass corporate no-till farming, the impact of genetically altered seed, the deteriorating nutritional value of today’s food crops, and the lack of natural replenishment of soil nutrients by current cultivation practices which results in long term soil depletion. He is passionate about implementing advanced agricultural technologies to address the need for increased quantity and improved quality of food production to meet the demands of a growing world population. In November, 2016 Michael was the recipient of World Safe’s 2016-2017 Visionary Award for his efforts to create master-planned, live-work, agricultural communities throughout the U.S., which specifically offer American Veterans opportunities to achieve home ownership and establish meaningful and sustainable careers as Agricultural Specialist, in ACTS Freedom Farms of America’s high-tech agriculture.

Mr. Vollmer is the author and founder of Jobenomics that deals with the economics of business and job creation. He leads a national grassroots movement with a following of several million people and the support of numerous policy makers and decision-leaders, that has a goal of creating 20 million net new U.S. private sector jobs by 2020.

As Partner at Booz Allen & Hamilton, Mr. Vollmer organized and managed one of the largest U.S. consortiums involved with industry privatization in the former Soviet Union. These consortiums accomplished the largest privatization effort in history converting over 70% of state-owned industries to private enterprises. He lectures on economic, industry and policy issues and opportunities related to job and business creation. Mr. Vollmer has also lectured on the Mid-East, Islam, Arabs and cooperative engagement. He is an Advisory Board member of the International Center for Religion & Diplomacy, dedicated to conflict resolution.

Mr. O’Connor is an experienced manufacturing operations leader. He has a successful track record in building, turning around and optimizing fundamental corporate infrastructure, technologies, processes, and measurement systems to increase revenues and improve bottom-line. Bill is a high-energy professional experienced in brand positioning and revenue growth financial management with a demonstrated record of exceeding profitability goals. Among his many talents, he has led initiatives for sales, marketing, advertising and product management, and possesses in-depth knowledge of international patent laws and practices.

Over twenty-five years of professional success in architecture, engineering, administration, construction, and real estate development. His company, Siebenlist Architects, Inc. has earned a reputation of delivering excellent work, both commercial and residential, within budget, on time and at reasonable prices. His specialty is in the design and construction of church projects ranging in all types and sizes stretching from Miami to Albuquerque and beyond. Buddy’s development background includes a variety of real estate ventures across Texas and other states. The Consortium Firm, Inc. was founded by Buddy and two partners to “Build Cities” with planned mixed-use developments, i.e., Thedford Crossing, a master planned community including commercial, medical, entertainment and residential developments totaling nearly 600 acres.

Sue Ann has been in public accounting for nearly three decades. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in banking, accounting, insurance and the financial services field.

She was Vice President/Relationship Manager of Hibernia National Bank (now Capital One National Bank); She was Controller and Vice President of Chase Bank, Beaumont Region; Assistant Controller and Financial Officer of Texas Commerce Bank; Branch Manager of Sun America Securities and Registered representative of Money Concept Securities. In 1990, Sue Ann established Sue Ann Ma CPA firm which is located in Houston, TX. She is also an Insurance Broker and Real Estate Agent. She was elected as Super Banker in 1986, Texas Commerce Bank; Recipient of CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD in 1995, Chase Bank; Nominated and listed in Who’s Who International Professional for the year of 2000.

Greg brings to ACTS Freedom Farms extensive experience in all facets of farming and produce development, including growing, water management, harvesting, packing, cooling, and marketing of fresh conventional and organic vegetables. Specialization in arranging customized deals between growers and marketing groups to meet individual company needs through the formation of action plans for all phases of growing, harvesting, packing, cooling, and marketing.

Greg’s consulting skills and expertise are also evident in business plan development, financing arrangements, budget formulation, and cost analyses preparation. His knowledge and experience will assist ACTS Freedom Farms in preparing compliant and structured documentation to achieve Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and food safety programs for audit/ certification for such entities as USDA, Primus GFS or Global G.A.P.