Meet the Team

Alexander Mann - CEO | Founder

Growing up in rural Virginia, Alex was exposed to a variety of growing environments and practices through his surroundings, including vineyards, orchards, farms, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. He has assisted with commercial agriculture installations in California and worked as a harvest intern at two local wineries for multiple seasons. Inspired by his love of nature, his scientific mind, and his desire to make a positive impact on the planet, he founded Smart Grow Agritech. The first "box" was built, programmed, and deployed with great success! With a degree in Audio Engineering from Musicians Institute in Hollywood and a natural green thumb, Alex is now on a mission to develop technologies and farming practices that will benefit the environment, communities, and individuals.

Breyon Mabrey - Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Breyon oversees all aspects of information security for both corporate and client environments. With a strong background in cybersecurity, he is dedicated to developing and implementing comprehensive security policies and procedures that safeguard AgriTech's innovative technological solutions.

In his role, Breyon is instrumental in advancing AgriTech's mission to develop and commercialize cutting-edge technology solutions at the intersection of blockchain, IoT/remote sensing, and artificial intelligence for agricultural applications. His leadership in information security supports AgriTech's vision of enhancing agricultural efficiency and transparency through technology.

Devon Webb - Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

After finishing his B.B.A. in Marketing at James Madison University and amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Devon has come on board as a Marketing Consultant for Smart Grow AgriTech. He has gained knowledge in the fields of business and marketing through coursework at JMU in addition to real-world experience. Devon has worked to receive the Facebook Blueprint Digital Marketing Associate Certification.

He also completed JMU’s COB 300 program; where he was tasked with designing a business plan across four integrated courses in a group of six. Devon is also a freelance marketing consultant through his own company (DKW Marketing Consulting). “I love the idea of a new approach to farming,” says Webb.” Automation means greater savings, better products, and more people being able to farm. It just makes sense to introduce it to agriculture.”

Daniel J. Bounds Esq. - Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

Daniel Bounds is the Managing Partner of Bounds and Bounds, PLLC. His practice focuses on Cannabis Law, Business Law, Criminal Defense, and litigating civil and domestic cases in Courts throughout the Commonwealth. A graduate of Louisiana State University's Paul M. Herbert Law Center, Daniel held numerous legal positions throughout law school. He clerked for the East Baton Rouge Office of the Public Defender, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and the Honorable Jeffrey W. Parker of the 20th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. Before joining the firm, Daniel earned his B.A. in History from Virginia Tech in 2011.

Although Daniel always considered practicing law, he postponed his eventual life as an attorney to continue a proud family tradition: serving in the United States Marine Corps. Daniel served as a Marine from 2012 to 2020 in both active duty and reserve roles. As a Marine, Daniel received his commission after completing Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia. He was eventually promoted to the rank of Captain as a Combat Engineer.