REMOTESTEAD BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Will Fisher: Founding Director
Software Developer, Health Advocate & Outdoorsman
Professional Summary
Agricultural Roots & Background
Will brings a rare blend of cutting-edge tech and practical farm work experience to St. Louis. Raised homesteading on a grape farm in rural Illinois and working as a farmhand he learned agriculture from the ground up.
Tech & Corporate Leadership
- Will is a highly skilled web3 developer & distributed systems architect with over 8 years of professional software development & consulting experience.
- Before he became a software developer, Will gained experience in corporate management for a multi-billion dollar home improvement corporation which operated over 300 stores across 15 states.
- He has already built and finalized Remotestead’s 100% complete and deployable software prototype and user dashboard demo.
- By merging his developer background with his agricultural roots, Will is uniquely equipped to deploy Remotestead’s decentralized urban farming network which transforms empty city lots and rural properties into high-yield, automated community health and fitness assets.
Athletics & Nutrition Focus
As a former collegiate and Prospect League baseball player as well as a current fitness advocate, Will understands the profound link between clean, nutrient-dense nutrition and human performance.
Community, Martial Arts & Outdoors
- When Will is not working, volunteering, or lifeguarding, he is a martial artist holding an orange belt in Krav Maga and a two-stripe white belt in BJJ where he holds a 2-2 amateur record.
- As a lover of Missouri’s great and beautiful outdoors, Will enjoys partaking in Missouri’s long tradition of hunting in addition to hiking, camping, sightseeing and exploring Missouri’s Civil War era and other historical sites.
Education and Certifications
- B.S. Communication Studies, Minor: Criminal Justice – Central Methodist University: Fayette, Missouri.
- Technical Certification: Solidity Developer.
- Technical Certification: Foundry Fundamentals.
- Technical Certification: AWS Partner: Security Essentials (Technical).
- Technical Certification: Certified Cryptocurrency Trader.
Personal Commitment
“I believe anyone willing to manage a Remotestead has an absolute right to entreprenuerially produce fresh, local, organic foods that optimize health, fitness and longevity—regardless of farming background or land ownership!”
Jocquelyn Benson: Board Director
Educator, Administrator & Community Leader Educator
Professional Summary
Academic & Corporate Leadership
A dynamic and multi-talented professional, Jocquelyn Benson brings a powerful blend of academic rigor, corporate marketing expertise, and deep community leadership to her work.
STEM & Education Expertise
- With 14 years of dedicated classroom experience, she has established herself as an innovator in STEM and project-based learning.
- Jocquelyn has designed and implemented hands-on curricula for students across grades 1–12, fostering critical thinking, curiosity, and practical problem-solving in the next generation of thinkers and makers.
Civic Impact & Community Health
Beyond the classroom, her leadership extends to the civic sector, where she served for five years as the Associate Board President of Operation Food Search, driving initiatives to address food insecurity and championing regional community health.
Outdoors & Wellness Focus
- An avid outdoorswoman and community steward, Jocquelyn’s life is defined by a deep connection to nature and a commitment to safety and wellness.
- When she isn’t teaching or leading, she can be found hiking, camping, reading, or mastering the art of scratch cooking with a focus on plant-based meals.
- Whether guiding students through a complex engineering project, steering a nonprofit board, or navigating the great outdoors, Jocquelyn brings energy, expertise, and a lifelong passion for growth to everything she does.
Education and Certifications
- Dual Master’s degrees in Education, Teaching, and Learning.
- Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing from the Illinois State College of Business.
- Lifelong aquatic expert, serving as a lifeguard for 17 years with elite swimming and diving skills.
Personal Commitment
Passion for growth: Jocquelyn seamlessly bridges the gap between structured pedagogy and strategic organizational growth to foster critical thinking and practical problem-solving in the next generation.
Community stewardship: Dedicated to driving initiatives that address food insecurity, champion regional community health, and bring a deep commitment to safety, wellness, and water safety to her local area.
Edra Fisher: Board Director
Agriculture Advocate, STEM & Health Champion
Professional Summary
Agricultural Roots & Background
Edra Fisher serves as a Board Member/Secretary/Agricultural Planning Coordinator of RemoteStead, providing leadership and strategic guidance to advance the organization’s mission of improving community well-being through agriculture. Growing up on a 5 acre vineyard/small homestead in IL she understood quickly the benefit of caring for the earth and using its land to provide healthy produce to nourish one’s body.
Community Outreach & Journalism
- Having helped her local community college produce 700 pounds of organic greens to the Illinois food bank over a summer session and working alongside a team to introduce kids from local schools/boys clubs about healthy cooking and meal prep.
- Edra also served as a volunteer journalist for “The State Journal Register” of Illinois.
- As a journalist she would write weekly articles highlighting healthy living and community business that promoted community health, healthy lifestyle and supported sustainability within their operations .
Advocacy & Support
With a passion for empowering individuals and strengthening communities, she has been a long time supporter of programs that promote sustainable agriculture, educational opportunities, healthy lifestyles, and equitable access to resources.
Education and Certifications
- Agricultural Business Development: Completed foundational coursework and holds an Agricultural-Business background from her Community College.
- Marketing Communications: Holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois-Springfield in Marketing Communications.
- Healthcare & Nursing: Currently a practicing nurse continuing her higher education to obtain her BSN.
- Collegiate Athletics: Awarded a competitive Division 2 (D2) athletic scholarship in Basketball, Track and Field, and Cross Country.
- Campus Leadership: Voted homecoming queen maintaining honor roll at her college and actively served on the student government.
Personal Commitment
“I believe God created the earth and provided its natural resources as a blessing for humanity. Through the gifts of agriculture, nature, and healthy foods, we have opportunities to nourish our bodies, strengthen our communities, and improve our overall well-being. It is our responsibility to educate and empower others with the knowledge and skills needed to use these blessings wisely.”“By promoting agricultural education, healthy living, and access to nutritious foods, we can help individuals and families make informed choices that support self-health and long-term wellness. Through stewardship, learning, and community engagement, We Honor God’s Creation while building healthier, more sustainable communities for future generations.”