Ashley Garber Browner

Ashley is responsible for all legal matters related to LF Bioenergy and its subsidiaries. A seasoned legal executive with broad expertise in project development, M&A, contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance, capital markets and restructuring, she brings more than fifteen years of public and private company in-house and private practice experience to LF.

Prior to joining LF, Ashley served as general counsel or in senior legal roles with various upstream and midstream oil and gas companies, including Nine Point Energy Holdings, Inc. and Kinder Morgan Inc.

Ashley received her J.D. from the University of Houston and a B.A. from Colgate University. She lives in Golden, Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When not with her family or working, Ashley is an avid tennis player, competing in leagues and tournaments around the country.

Lee Laviolette

One of LF Bioenergy’s co-founders, Lee has a long track record of driving growth and leading global teams on behalf of energy and process industry companies. Breakthrough approaches to deliver operational excellence have created enormous value for both the firm and investors.

Early in his career, Lee held engineering, commercial and operations management roles at Exxon and Total (Fina). As a consultant with Arthur D. Little, Navigant and Accenture, he helped National Oil Companies (NOCs) and Majors like Saudi Aramco, Pemex, Marathon, Rio Tinto and US Steel implement new operating models and achieve step changes in operating performance.

He has been a frequent speaker, panelist and 3-time conference Chair at operational excellence and compliance management events in multiple countries.

Lee earned a BS with highest distinction in Chemical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He lives in the Houston area with his wife of 41 years, their four adult children and 14 grandchildren. When not dashing across Houston to attend some grandchild’s event, he spends his free time camping in National Parks, saltwater fishing in Galveston Bay, or tinkering with one of many unfinished projects in his woodworking shop.

Cyn S.French

Cyn brings experience to LF Bioenergy through professional endeavors such as: C-suite leadership as a former U.S. Regional Dairy Checkoff President and CEO, first female Elected official in Washington County as a County Commissioner, a Colorado Governor appointed and Senate confirmed Water Quality Control Commissioner, Executive Director for U.S. Dairy political trust, creator with U.S. Dairy leaders for: the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, U.S. animal welfare policies, team leader resulting in Emmy and Telly awards for Dairy Farm Families and a former beef feedlot/ranch owner.

A company co-founder, Cyn currently oversees LF’s Feedstock strategy, development and execution in the U.S. and other marketspaces, while overseeing targeted government affairs. Cyn additionally develops the company’s external communications, branding, media relationships and biosecurity policies.

Keeping the priorities of LF’s dairy farm partners at the forefront, Cyn ensures each project aligns with U.S. dairy trends, sustainability goals and growth opportunities.

Cyn raised two successful daughters and is the proud grandmother of four. In addition to mentoring women and men, she advises celebrities branding on a volunteer basis. Somehow she also manages to achieve her own fitness goals, achieved #75Hard and a round of golf!