Bill Chioffi is the chief operating officer for Nammex, a manufacturer of certified organic medicinal mushroom extracts. Bill's 30 years of experience in the production and sale of botanical medicine encompasses retail, manufacturing, and food and beverage sectors. Bill worked for Gaia Herbs for 21 years, exiting the company as vice president of global sourcing and sustainability, and more recently as the vice president of strategic partnerships and business development for the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research at Sonoran University of Health Sciences. Current board positions include AHPA (American Herbal Products Association), United Plant Savers, and the Sustainable Herbs Program.