Reingard Rieger

Reingard Rieger is an experienced project manager and operations director with a strong background in sustainable practices, particularly in natural yard care and organic agriculture. Currently leading the Master Composter Sustainability Stewards program at Tilth Alliance, Reingard has previously managed the Grounds Department at Bastyr University, focusing on transitioning to organic practices and developing campus composting systems. Reingard's expertise extends to startup environments, having served as Operations and Technical Director at Beta Hatch, where responsibilities included regulatory liaison, product development, and establishing operational processes. Additional experience includes project management roles at Apex Learning and localization at ArenaNet, Microsoft, and other companies. Reingard holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Graz and a Technical Writing and Editing Certificate from the University of Washington.