The End of Plastic
Starts Here

Terram’s material science makes true plastic-free solutions real—high-performance, compostable, and designed to safeguard brands, people, and the planet.
Say Goodbye To Plastic

Rooted in science,
driven by purpose

Across the world, plastic pollution is accelerating faster than our systems can keep up. Every year, 11 million tons of plastic enter the oceans, global production has doubled in just two decades and is projected to triple by 2026. 



Terram exists to change that trajectory. We’re building a future where performance no longer depends on plastic, and where safer, bio-based materials support healthier people, stronger brands, and a more resilient planet.

Go Plastic-Free With Terram

Endless possibilities

Across food service, retail, and consumer goods, Terram gives brands new ways to eliminate plastic while still meeting the performance, cost, and speed their operations require.

40%

Of plastic usage worldwide is due to packaging, making it the hardest area to change.

Terram makes that shift achievable, delivering plastic-free materials that fit seamlessly into existing production and supply chains.

Sustainable at
every step

Sustainability shouldn’t begin at disposal. Terram’s materials are created with no process emissions, minimal water use, and significantly lower energy demands—proving that cleaner inputs lead to cleaner outcomes. From sourcing to end-of-life, every step is designed to lessen environmental impact.

Trusted
by leading brands

Industry leaders rely on Terram to help eliminate plastic at scale, including 10 of the top 12 QSRs and 3 of the world’s top CPG brands. Our material science meets the demands of the biggest players without compromising performance or cost.

Safety and
efficiency,
redefined

Terram pairs food-safe innovation — with no MOSH/MOAH, no PFAS, and no hidden plastics — with production-ready performance. Our coatings allow lower-cost substrates like newsprint to match the functionality of premium grades, making production smoother and packaging more affordable.

The End of Plastic Starts Here

Terram’s material science makes plastic-free solutions real – high-performance, compostable, and designed to safeguard brands, people, and the planet.

Troy Swope

Co-Founder & CEO

Troy leads Terram’s material science innovation, developing high-performance, plastic-free solutions that reduce environmental impact and help brands transition to scalable, planet-first packaging systems.

Kate King

Co-Founder & COO

Kate guides Terram’s operational strategy, aligning people, processes, and purpose to responsibly scale material science that protect human health with clarity, integrity, and organizational discipline.

Eric Johnson

Co-Founder & CFO

Eric shapes Terram’s financial strategy and growth systems, ensuring the company scales responsibly and its material science innovations are supported by strong capital foundations and long-term sustainability.

Jeff Bassett

CRO

Jeff leads Terram’s enterprise sales and revenue strategy, building global commercial systems that turn advanced material technologies into scalable, long-term customer partnerships across complex B2B markets.

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The smart choice – for budgets, people, and planet.

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Kobin Miceli

Chief Innovation and Engineering Officer

 
Kobin Miceli is the Chief Innovation and Engineering Officer at Terram, bringing more than three decades of experience building, scaling, and transforming complex, engineering-driven businesses across industrial manufacturing, packaging, aerospace, and life sciences.

With a career rooted in operational leadership and hands-on engineering, Kobin has led organizations through periods of rapid growth, operational turnarounds, and successful M&A outcomes. His work spans P&L leadership, private equity–backed scale, and the commercialization of advanced manufacturing technologies—connecting material science, equipment design, and industrial execution to move innovation from concept to market.

Kobin brings deep expertise in bio-based barrier coatings, precision coating and converting systems, and industrial application technologies. This background enables Terram to bridge material performance with real-world manufacturing constraints, supporting the transition from plastic to paper and fiber-based packaging at commercial scale.

At Terram, Kobin focuses on building the technical systems required to support long-term growth—ensuring the company’s material science innovations can be manufactured reliably, adopted confidently, and scaled responsibly across global supply chains.

Heather Watson

Co-founder & CEO

Dr. Heather Watson is the Chief Science Officer at Terram, where she leads scientific strategy and product development for the company’s next-generation, plastic-free barrier materials.

A scientist and technical leader with more than two decades of experience, Heather has built her career at the intersection of analytical chemistry, renewable materials, and advanced manufacturing. Her work centers on formulation design, substrate integration, and the translation of complex chemistry into materials that perform reliably at scale—meeting the safety, performance, and manufacturing demands of real-world food and packaging applications without relying on petrochemicals or hidden plastics.

Prior to Terram, Heather served as Chief Technology Officer at StenCo, where she helped develop and commercialize the core technology platform that now anchors Terram’s material science portfolio. Earlier, she founded Watson Tech, a consulting practice supporting Fortune 500 manufacturers through complex chemical, formulation, and process challenges across multiple industries.

Heather holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Alabama, where her research focused on analytical chemistry and molecular characterization. At Terram, she leads with rigor and discipline, advancing material science that is not only sustainable in theory, but proven, scalable, and ready for real-world use.

Jeff Bassett

CRO

 
Jeff Bassett is the Chief Revenue Officer at Terram, where he leads enterprise sales and revenue strategy as the company moves from early adoption to large-scale commercial deployment.

With deep experience building and leading global sales organizations, Jeff has spent his career turning emerging technologies into contracted, repeatable revenue in complex B2B markets. He specializes in enterprise selling, long-cycle negotiations, and the development of commercial systems that align customer economics, operational execution, and long-term partnerships.

Before joining Terram, Jeff built and led global sales teams across the United States, Asia, and Europe, while also serving as a key individual contributor in high-stakes enterprise deals. He has led multi-year negotiations with Fortune 500 customers, built scalable sales processes, and partnered closely with executive, technical, and operations teams to ensure commercial commitments translate into reliable delivery.

Alongside his commercial leadership, Jeff has supported ESG initiatives, strategic partnerships, and customer-facing sustainability programs, contributing to Life Cycle Assessments and serving as a company spokesperson at industry conferences including GreenBiz and Sustainability in Packaging.

At Terram, he leads with a disciplined, revenue-first mindset—building the commercial engine that enables material science innovation to become sustainable, scalable business.

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Eric Johnson

Co-Founder & CFO

 
Eric Johnson is the Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer of Terram, where he leads the company’s financial strategy, capital planning, and long-term growth model as it scales breakthrough material science.

With deep experience across sustainability, advanced manufacturing, and clean technology, Eric has spent his career building the financial and operational foundations that help high-growth companies bring transformative innovations to market. His work centers on creating financial architectures that support responsible scale and investor confidence.

Prior to Terram, Eric served as Senior Vice President of Finance at Footprint, acting as CFO during a period of accelerated growth. He helped guide the company through a strategic pivot into sustainable food packaging, supported major customer strategies, and played a key role in securing over $500 million in capital as the company advanced toward a $1.6 billion merger agreement.

Earlier in his career, Eric co-founded SpectraWatt, a solar manufacturing spin-off from Intel, and held multiple finance leadership roles at Intel focused on manufacturing strategy, supply chain planning, and the development of new technology ventures.

At Terram, Eric leads with a focus on financial integrity, responsible scale, and long-term sustainability, ensuring the company’s innovations are supported by the systems and capital required to transform global materials markets.

Kate King

Co-Founder & COO

 
Kate King is the Co-Founder, President & Chief Operating Officer of Terram, where she helps turn breakthrough material science into real-world impact—building the systems, culture, and operational backbone needed to protect human health at scale.

A seasoned global leader with deep experience in sustainability, innovation, and purpose-driven transformation, Kate has spent her career leading mission-led organizations through moments of growth and complexity. She is known as an innovator and builder, aligning people, processes, and strategy with clarity and intention, enabling bold ideas to reach the market responsibly and with integrity.

Prior to Terram, Kate served as Chief Growth Officer at Footprint, where she led strategy, marketing, product development, and technology to accelerate material science solutions replacing plastic in the food and beverage industry. She is also the founder of Human On Purpose, a leadership consultancy innovating with executives committed to meaningful, purpose driven and positive impact.

Earlier in her career, Kate held global executive roles across innovation, IT, operations, product development, and enterprise change—experience that continues to inform her steady, systems-level approach to leadership.

At Terram, Kate leads with a focus on planet, human health and operational clarity. She builds the systems and alignment needed to scale breakthrough material science. Her work turns bold ideas into real-world impact.

Troy Swope

Co-Founder & CEO

 
Troy Swope is the Co-Founder of Terram, where he leads the development of next-generation cellulosic coatings and high-performance, plastic-free materials designed to eliminate harmful environmental impacts at scale.

An engineer and entrepreneur, Troy has spent his career advancing material innovations that reduce waste and protect the planet. His work centers on transforming traditional packaging systems and replacing petrochemical materials with sustainable, high-performing alternatives that meet the demands of modern brands without compromising environmental integrity.

Before founding Terram, Troy co-founded Footprint, serving as its CEO for nearly a decade as the company became a global leader in plant-based packaging solutions. There, he built world-class science, technology, and manufacturing teams, guided major customers through transitions away from single-use plastics, and helped position the company for large-scale commercial adoption. Earlier in his career, Troy led engineering teams at Intel focused on materials innovation and cost-efficient manufacturing, work that earned recognition for delivering significant operational impact.

At Terram, Troy leads with a clear focus on planetary health and scalable sustainability, developing high-performance, compostable, and truly plastic-free materials that enable brands, suppliers, and consumers to participate in a cleaner, more circular future.