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How much do Rodale Institute executives make?

In FY2025, Rodale Institute reported 24 officers and key employees. Total reported compensation was $1,286,896, with the highest-paid officer earning $253,076.

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Officer and Employee Compensation

Name Title Compensation
Jeffrey Tkach CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER $253,076
Elaine Macbeth CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER $180,975
Luke Howard CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER $178,032
Andrew Smith CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER $163,496
David Willey CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER $156,190
Jessica Student CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER $141,270
Gladis Zinati DIR OF VEGETABLE SYSTEMS TRIAL $131,978
Nicole Taylor RECORDING SECRETARY $81,879
Pedro Landa DIRECTOR (TERM 12/2025) $N/A
Brian Lenhart DIRECTOR $N/A
Sam Nana-Sinkam DIRECTOR $N/A
Esther Park-Hallam DIRECTOR (TERM 06/2025) $N/A
Loren Speziale DIRECTOR $N/A
Dr Scott Stoll DIRECTOR $N/A
Jennifer Taylor PHD DIRECTOR (TERM 11/2025) $N/A
Bill Wolf DIRECTOR $N/A
John McGlinn II DIRECTOR (EFF 12/2025) $N/A
Maria Rodale CO-CHAIR $N/A
Roberta Lang CO-CHAIR $N/A
Christa Barfield DIRECTOR $N/A

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Compensation data is reported on the organization's IRS Form 990 Part VII (Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees). All amounts shown are public record as filed by the organization and may include salary, bonuses, and other compensation. Data is from the most recent available filing for this organization.

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