Nathan spent the latter part of his Bachelor’s degree and the early part of his career focused on aquaponics and its potential to change lives. While in the industry he has dedicated himself to understanding extreme poverty and how aquaponics projects in their different forms can help to alleviate poverty. Before Cosecha, Nathan completed his Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Engineering with a minor in watershed science at Utah State University and volunteered for an extended period with CHOICE Humanitarian in Mexico, assisting with and learning about their community development efforts. Nathan feels truly in his element when rubbing shoulders with people from all walks of life. He cherishes the opportunity to exchange values and share time and experiences with those who are served by the work of Cosecha. Nathan lives in Logan, Utah and likes to spend his weekends climbing mountains and enjoying the outdoors.
Lance Bullen is a founding partner of Colmena Group, a Salt Lake-based real estate development company, where he oversees deal-sourcing and raising equity, focusing on the guiding vision and investment strategies for the organization. Lance received an MS in Real Estate Development from Columbia University, an MBA from the Gore School of Business at Westminster University, and a BA in Spanish from the University of Utah. Lance is passionate about community involvement. He is one of the co-founders of Cosecha Aquaponics and is passionate about sustainable food production ideas with applications in developing countries and at home. Lance currently serves as a board member for the Economic Development Corporation of Utah and CHOICE Humanitarian. As a lifelong Utahn, Lance enjoys many outdoor activities in the Salt Lake area with his wife, Emily, and four children.
Jonathan Bullen is a founding partner and the current Chairman of Colmena Group, a real estate development company. He first began investing in real estate in 1984 and is a founding member and major investor of Wasatch Premier Properties as well as a Founding General Partner of Woodbury Strategic Partners (WSP) in 2011. In addition to his real estate experience, Jonathan has owned and managed businesses in the fields of telecommunications, proprietary career education, and the health & fitness industry. Jonathan served as an elected director of the Career College Association from 2006-2008. In addition, Jonathan has served as Executive Director of the Capitol Arts Alliance, which is a public-private partnership that renovated a historic theater and constructed an arts center in Logan, Utah. Jonathan received a BS in Business Administration and a Minor in Economics from Utah State University and was born and raised in Utah. He loves calling Salt Lake home and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Nate Bullen is a partner and VP of Development at Colmena Group, a Salt Lake-based real estate development and investment company where he sources and underwrites real estate investments. Nate received an MRED from Arizona State University and a BA in Spanish from the University of Utah. Prior to graduating from the U, Nate played basketball for Utah State University from 2000 – 2001. Born and raised in Utah, Nate and his wife have four children and enjoy spending time in the outdoors and participating in sporting activities. He is an avid Jazz fan and is very active in his local community and church service.
Kyle Leishman is General Counsel for Colmena Group and has more than 22 years of legal experience. Prior to joining Colmena Kyle was a shareholder and practiced law with Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough, P.C. where he focused on real estate, corporate and commercial finance. Kyle has been involved in many community organizations throughout his career. He served for many years on the Board and as President of the Board of the Salt Lake Tennis Club. He also served on the Board of Amicus where he helped raise funds to support medical research. In 2018 he was named by Amicus and the Deseret Foundation as the Billy Casper Volunteer of the Year. Kyle is a proud Utah native. He is married with four children and a devoted University of Utah fan even though his two daughters attend Brigham Young University. Kyle loves to snow and water ski, play tennis and golf, and travel with his wife, children and two golden doodles.