Fred Hornaday

Fred Hornaday has a diverse professional background, currently serving as the Global Supply Relations at Planboo since December 2022, focusing on biochar production and carbon dioxide removal initiatives across multiple continents. As the Founder and Chief Executive Optimist of Bambu Batu since February 2006, Fred provides insightful content on bamboo. Additionally, Fred is recognized as a Metaphysical Poet, specializing in Metaphysical Limericks through The Tao of Fred, and contributes as a Content Writer and Storyteller for Purely Pacha, where brand strategies are developed for holistic health practitioners. Previous experiences include serving as Staff Writer and Arts Editor for New Times, English Instructor at Inlingua International in Germany, and founding one of California's first hemp stores, Hemp Shak. Fred holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UCLA.