I often tell people that BrightMa didn’t start as a company — it started as a calling. My ancestors were enslaved farmers who worked the same South Carolina soil I walk today. Their sacrifice, resilience, ingenuity, and stewardship of the land are the foundation for everything I do. BrightMa Farms is my way of honoring that legacy — by transforming yesterday’s agricultural challenges into tomorrow’s climate-smart opportunities.
What drives me is the belief that innovation is not born in isolation; it grows through collaboration excellence. Every breakthrough we’ve achieved — from biofiber pallets to sustainable packaging — has come through partnerships built on trust, transparency, and shared purpose. Whether working with a small family farm or a Fortune 500 corporation, we approach each collaboration as part of a larger ecosystem — one where every participant adds value and impact.
I believe the future of sustainability depends on how well we connect — not just ideas, but people, communities, and industries. That’s the essence of circular thinking. We’re building a system where agricultural waste becomes industrial wealth, where regenerative farming fuels resilient economies, and where equity is embedded in every step of innovation.
The journey ahead is not just about scaling BrightMa; it’s about expanding the mindset of what’s possible. When collaboration replaces competition, and purpose drives profit, we don’t just create a circular economy — we create a circular legacy.
Onwards and Upwards.
“At BrightMa, we believe collaboration excellence equals innovation solutions. Our circular ecosystem proves that when people align around purpose, global impact follows.”
– Sherman Evans, VP of BrightMa Farms –
