Scott is responsible for the accounting, finance and IT functions of the organization and for leading and developing Traditional Medicinal’s financial strategy.

Before joining Traditional Medicinals, Scott played a key role in growing Dave's Killer Bread from a $20 million, family-owned business in three states to a $200 million, PE-backed company operating nationwide. This transformation, achieved over five years, included establishing robust accounting and IT functions to ensure compliance with food laws and regulations, resulting in two unqualified audits. Scott holds an MBA from Goizueta Business School at Emory University. He believes in encouraging humanity in the workplace and advocates for regenerative agriculture as a necessity and ethical imperative. He believes that plants are medicine and upholds the responsibility food and beverage companies have towards both growers and the land.

Originally from Montgomery, Alabama, where his grandfather owned a 300-acre farm, Scott enjoys exploring new cities, playing guitar, drawing, and solving Rubik's Cubes (in about 4 minutes). He once had the chance to meet the Dalai Lama, an experience he thought was pretty cool.

Taryn Forrelli, ND, is the Chief Science Officer at Traditional Medicinals, where she oversees the Innovation, Research and Development, and Quality teams. As a member of the executive leadership team, she helps define the company’s strategy and collaborates with department leaders to execute it, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives. She is deeply inspired by TM's purpose, which aligns with her life mission of awakening people to the wonders and intelligence of plants and partnering with them to heal ourselves, our communities, and the planet.

Taryn holds a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from Sonoran University of Health Sciences, and her values include honesty, humility, optimism, innovation, creativity, and connectedness. With over 20 years of experience as a naturopathic physician and a passion for herbal medicine, she has created dozens of natural products that connect people with plants. She feels honored to be part of a company that is recognized across the industry as having uncompromising quality, efficacy, and fair, ethical, and sustainable sourcing practices.

Outside of work, she loves spending time in nature, connecting with plants, elements, and other beings. Nature exploration helps her feel alive and in tune with her intuition, offering opportunities to observe the cycles of life and learn about herself. Cooking is another lifelong passion, central to her creativity and connection to plants, where she explores making mealtime a magical intersection of medicine and delight.

Dale Gelinas is the Chief Customer Officer at Traditional Medicinals, where he leads and advances strategic global sales efforts. A customer-centric champion, Dale focuses on working closely with cross-functional partners to continually improve the company's capabilities in service models, supply chain, and customer activation. He ensures the Sales organization is prepared to successfully launch products in new segments and categories with a profitable path to sustainable business.

Dale's achievements include helping Traditional Medicinals achieve the #2 brand rank in US Bagged Tea and #3 in Canadian Bagged Tea categories, and transitioning Canada to a company-led Sales team. He initiated a strategic brand refresh and US package alignment project in Canada and was instrumental in establishing the Sales Strategy & Planning center of excellence within the Sales function.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from the University of Calgary. He values integrity, respect, collaboration, and inspiration, and holds the foundational belief that partnering with key stakeholders and being customer-centric builds lasting relationships and is essential to delivering long-term growth and performance.

Outside of work, Dale enjoys vacationing with his family, walking the family dog, attending live music events, watching sports, and gardening.

Jamie Horst is the Chief Purpose Officer at Traditional Medicinals, where she oversees all environmental and social strategies. Her role includes managing the impact generated by the company’s activities and outreach to communities across the 40 countries in Traditional Medicinal’s supply chain. Additionally, Jamie leads the human resources function, recognizing that people are central to the business model and purpose attainment. She is also responsible for overseeing the company’s activation of Purpose, Mission, Vision, and Values, and is the Executive Director of the Traditional Medicinals Foundation. With broad expertise in all things corporate responsibility, Jamie has built and led world class programs for companies with 100,000+ employees to privately held B Corps, with impact areas spanning financial literacy and inclusion, STEM education, workforce development, environmental regeneration and resilience, oncology support, and rural agricultural development.

Jamie welcomes the opportunity to share her expertise, having been featured in Forbes, Newsweek, BBC, CBS, university lectures and a case study, and more. She was honored with multiple invitations to the White House in recognition of pro-bono service and cross-sectoral leadership.

With a passion for travel, Jamie believes that exposure fosters a broader perspective, deeper compassion, and greater curiosity. Whether through personal adventures or sharing tea with people in Traditional Medicinal’s source communities around the world, she always leaves humbled and hopeful.
She embraces the mantra "We are all needed," reflecting her dedication to working on systemic challenges alongside those committed to better outcomes for all. Jamie holds an MS in Sustainability from the University of Vermont and an MBA from the University of British Columbia. Her commitment to sustainability and leadership is further demonstrated by her recognition as a Presidio Fellow in Cross Sector Leadership and receiving the President's Volunteer Service Award.

Outside of work, Jamie enjoys outdoor adventures such as skiing, climbing, backpacking, and camping. At home, she is often found gardening, cooking, studying holistic health modalities, deepening relationships with her friends, neighbors and their pets, or journaling her observations on life.

Jeremy joined Traditional Medicinals in 2011 and was promoted to General Counsel in April 2022.
Prior to joining the company, Jeremy worked at several law firms in areas related to intellectual property and consumer products litigation. He then realized his skills could be better used towards a purpose driven company, helping it grow and flourish.

Jeremy earned his BA in Spanish Linguistics from UC Irvine, his MBA from UC Berkely Haas School of Business, and his JD from Tulane University Law School.

In his spare time, Jeremy enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Dale Perrott is the Chief Operations Officer at Traditional Medicinals, overseeing production, planning, sourcing, distribution, and customer service functions. Dale is responsible for maintaining the supply of the company's cornerstone element: the highest quality medicinal herbs. These herbs must meet stringent requirements for being organic, pharmacopeia quality (efficacy-forward), and sourced through Fair-for-Life, FairWild, or FairTrade certified sources.

With a background deeply rooted in operating adaptable supply chains, Dale has a distinguished track record of pioneering leading-edge techniques and technologies. He led efforts to introduce US products into Mexico and South American markets early in his career. He collaborated with leading scientists, including Nobel laureates, to apply predictive mathematics from the Santa Fe Institute to business challenges, laying the groundwork for what would become AI. His innovative work led to a provisional patent and the development of algorithms acquired by SAP.

Drawn to Traditional Medicinals by its commitment to quality and fair trade, Dale finds fulfillment in contributing to the company's purpose and navigating the complexities of its supply chain. His core values include social and professional integrity, honesty, and fairness, all underpinned by kindness. He is known for building strong internal and external customer relationships and fostering high-performing teams. His leadership and innovative approaches have earned him notable recognition, including contributing to Starbucks' supply chain being ranked among Gartner's Top 10. Dale also serves on the Board of Directors for FairWild, an organization building a world where biodiversity, people, and business thrive in harmony through sustainable wild harvesting.

Dale holds an International Business-Logistics Executive Program certification from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His work experience and awards reflect his expertise and commitment to excellence in the field, including his pivotal role in developing programs and internships at major institutions such as the University of Washington, San Diego University, University of Maryland, Massachusetts Insitute of Technology, Arizona State University, and for Navy externships.

Outside of work, Dale is passionate about mentoring and supporting the next generation of supply chain professionals. He enjoys traveling, hiking, and indulging his interests in home improvement as a novice architect, engineer, and general handyman. Dale's favorite tea is Lemon Ginger.