OUR COMPANY

BUILT ON SCIENCE.
DRIVEN BY OUTCOMES.

OUR STORY

THE FOUNDING PREMISE.

"Can electricity do what chemistry does — without the cost and consequence?"

Lisi Global was founded in Washington State on the conviction that agriculture and land management were overdue for a technological reckoning. Chemical dependency in pest and vegetation control carries compounding costs — regulatory risk, environmental liability, human health exposure, and the diminishing returns of resistance.

The founding team set out to engineer an alternative grounded in physics, not formulation. The result is Directed Energy technology: pulsed electricity, precisely calibrated, applied where the organism is. No residue. No waiting. No compromise.

WHAT WE ARE TODAY

Lisi Global has completed three years of on-track rail field development, bench and greenhouse validation across multiple crop systems, a USDA/NIFA grant award for technology evaluation against methyl bromide, and is commercially deploying the Direct|Rail system to rail operators.

The agriculture and turf programs continue to advance through academic partnership and grower trials. The technology platform is sector-agnostic — one electronics package, purpose-built applicators.

Serving growers of the world is the primary focus of our business — from turf to raspberries, rhubarb to tomatoes, potatoes and beyond. We intend to realize our technology's full potential. We also take the challenge of increasing global food production very seriously, because we see our technology as the only truly sustainable solution.

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OUR POSITION

The UN's projection on global food demand is not an abstraction — it's the operational context for every decision in agriculture today. Soil pest pressure, chemical resistance, and regulatory tightening make the old playbook increasingly unworkable.

Lisi Global's technology is positioned to be part of the structural answer: scalable, chemistry-free, validated pest and vegetation control that improves yields without the downstream cost. Alongside food production, rail infrastructure demands the same evolution — precision vegetation management without the liability of chemical programs in sensitive, restricted, and no-spray corridors.

THE WORLD NEEDS
60% MORE FOOD
IN 27 YEARS.

60%

MORE FOOD NEEDED BY 2050

Zero

CHEMICAL INPUTS REQUIRED

3yrs

VALIDATED FIELD TESTING

Timeline
2012
The Beginning — Nematode Research
Early development of Directed Energy Technology began with a focus on sustainable solutions for nematode, soil pest, and pathogen management. Initial bench-top trials demonstrated the huge implications for growers with no effective means of controlling soil pest infestations once the plant is established. The profit potential for both parties — and the global impact — quickly became apparent.
2013
First Field Trials — Raspberry & Soil Pest Applications
Field trials expanded beyond the laboratory. A profoundly important breakthrough moment: the team confirmed DE technology could treat soil pests in-plant without harm to the plant or the crop, opening the commercial pathway for growers dealing with established nematode pressure. Raspberry, rhubarb, and tomato systems were early focuses.
2014
Platform Expansion — DES Architecture Defined
The electronics architecture was formalized: one core DES electronics package, purpose-built applicators per sector. This sector-agnostic approach — same core, different interfaces — became the defining strategic advantage of the platform, enabling agriculture, turf, and later rail applications without reinventing the core system.
2015
Direct|Turf & Direct|Yield — Product Lines Launched
The Direct|Turf and Direct|Yield product lines were formalized. Golf course and managed turf trials demonstrated efficacy against nematode infestation without preparation, buffer zones, or application downtime. Row crop and vineyard applications confirmed broad-spectrum control including endo-parasitic nematodes and phylloxera.
2016–17
Academic Partnerships & USDA/NIFA Grant Award
Lisi Global was awarded a USDA/NIFA grant to evaluate DE Technology as a replacement for methyl bromide fumigation — one of the most significant regulatory validations in the company's history. University research partnerships commenced, producing bench and greenhouse trial data across nematode species, fungal pathogens, and insect larvae. Results were published and made available to qualified partners.
2018–19
Rail Sector Entry — Direct|Rail Development Begins
Lisi Global identified the rail vegetation management sector as a primary commercial opportunity. Initial on-track development began with the Direct|Rail system — a compact, all-in-one hi-rail EVM unit. The electronics package was adapted for a 16-foot electrode array operating at speed, with battery-hybrid power for all-day field runs. No chemical supply chain. No re-entry interval.
2020
Direct|Rail — Product Family Complete
The full Direct product family was established: Direct|Turf, Direct|Yield, Direct|Vine, Direct|Batch, and Direct|Rail. The company formalized its brand identity and positioned for commercial deployment across all five product lines. Battery-hybrid power integration confirmed near carbon neutral operational classification for the DES platform.
2021–22
Field Validation Complete — Commercial Deployment
Three years of continuous on-track rail field development concluded with consistent, repeatable efficacy results exceeding 80% on a 16-foot swath at 5 mph operating speed. Direct|Rail is now commercially available for lease or purchase. The company is actively deploying to rail operators with restricted corridor, no-spray zone, and high-density network requirements.

DEVELOPMENT HISTORY

A DECADE OF PROGRESS.

SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORK

ALIGNED WITH
GLOBAL STANDARDS.

Lisi Global's Directed Energy technology directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Healthy, pest-managed plants require fewer synthetic inputs. Fewer inputs mean reduced production, transport, and application emissions. Battery-hybrid power makes DE technology near carbon-neutral at the point of application.

SDG Section
SDG 2
Zero Hunger
Chemical-free soil pest control that protects yield and supports global food production targets without environmental tradeoffs.
SDG 13
Climate Action
Battery-hybrid power at point of application. Near carbon neutral classification. No chemical synthesis, transport, or disposal emissions.
SDG 15
Life on Land
No residue, no soil loading, no buffer zones. Precision targeting preserves surrounding microbiota and beneficial soil organisms.
SDG 3
Good Health
Eliminates human chemical exposure at point of application. No re-entry delays. No restricted-use material handling requirements.

THE TEAM

EXPERIENCE
AT EVERY LEVEL.

The Lisi Global team combines backgrounds in agronomy, electrical engineering, field operations, and business development.

Team Grid
Jason Crisp
Jason Crisp
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jason is an accomplished engineer at Lisi Global whose distinguished career spans over three decades — marked by leadership, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in various technical domains. His groundbreaking work in DE technology at breakthrough trials stands as a testament to his visionary thinking, unparalleled expertise, and relentless commitment to progress.
Jeffery McComb
Jeffery McComb
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
As principal mechanical designer and fabricator, Jeff has taken Jason's vision for DE Technology and made it a reality — with every electronics component and treatment apparatus the team has built. Jeff has not-utilized any mechanical expertise in planning, setting an excruciating minute of the company's numerous patent specifications, writing about every inventive step that the technology takes.
Ekaterini Riga
Ekaterini Riga, PhD
Co-Founder, Science & Research Advisor
Dr. Riga has over 25 years of experience conducting and driving global scientific research programs related to the control and eradication of plant parasitic nematodes, associated plant pathogens and insects. Using applied research originating at the laboratory level and ending at the field level, she specializes in solving problems at the crop production scale with emphasis on the deployment of sustainable, economically important pest parasitic nematodes, plant pathogens and insects in vegetable crops, tree fruits and small berry fruit crops.
Conan Doherty
Conan Doherty
Director of Partnerships & Investor Relations
Conan boasts a rich background spanning two decades in commercial and residential construction development and management. He is a natural advocate for sustainability, and his commitment to eliminating the use of construction chemicals in our built environment played a pivotal role in his becoming Lisi Global's primary advocate for a more sustainable future.
Amy J. Doherty
Amy J. Doherty
Marketing & Communications Consultant
Amy J. Doherty is a seasoned marketing consultant with over a decade of experience specializing in brand awareness and strategic communications. Her passion is working with companies dedicated to social impact and nonprofit initiatives. Amy has been a driving force in marketing and communications, infusing her expertise into a diverse range of sectors, including the startup industry.
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MISSION.
We're building the technology that replaces chemistry across agriculture and infrastructure. If that's your kind of problem, we want to talk.
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ADVISORY BOARD

DECADES OF
DOMAIN EXPERTISE.

Advisors
Dr. Randy Cooper
Dr. Randy Cooper
Electrical Engineering · DE
Technology
Dr. J. R. “Randy” Cooper received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University in 1986, with a specialization in high voltage and pulsed power systems. He has worked professionally in that field as a technical contributor, manager, and consultant for over 35 years — serving as VP of Engineering and Development at two different companies and CEO at two other start-up companies, including one which he founded and led for 7 years. He has direct experience developing pulsed electric field and ultraviolet light-based disinfection technologies. Since 2019, Dr. Cooper has been working side by side with the Lisi team to design and build the pulse module at the heart of DE Technology and lending his insights into the electrical/biological interaction that is key to its efficacy.
Dr. Gary Spanner
Dr. Gary Spanner
Economic Development · Technology
Transfer
Gary E. Spanner, PhD, PE, CEcD is the former manager of the Economic Development Office at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (retired). In that role he utilized the Lab’s technological resources to help boost the economy of the nation and the region. He has an award-winning track record of increasing the economic competitiveness of small and large businesses, helping more than 1,000 firms since 1994. Gary holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA, and a PhD in Industrial Engineering. He was also a Certified Economic Developer and a Licensed Professional Engineer. In addition to his work at PNNL, Gary is heavily involved in local and regional community service as chair of the WSU-TC Carson College of Business Advisory Board and the Tri-Cities Research District.
Gary Kocher
Gary Kocher
Legal · Start-Up & M&A Counsel
Gary Kocher is a partner in the Seattle office of K&L Gates with over 30 years of experience working with emerging growth companies and investors that support them. He counsels founders on business formation issues and works with clients on a wide range of transactions, including financings, strategic partnerships and acquisitions, intellectual property creation and protection, and exit transactions. Over his career, Gary has represented more than 250 start-ups, including angel-backed companies such as Clarisonic, Center ID, Deako, Lisi Global, and others. He has served as counsel on more than 20 initial public offerings and numerous M&A transactions, on both the buy- and sell-side.
Scott Morris
Scott Morris
Finance · CFO Advisory
Scott D. Morris, CPA, has over 18 years of CFO leadership experience currently serving as Founder and Managing Member of Agave Financial Services, providing fractional and Controller services primarily in SaaS, technology, digital marketing, manufacturing, and financial services industries. Agave’s clients have raised over $250MM during his tenure through Series A, B, Seed, Governmental Grants, Debt Financings, and Founder Exits. Prior to Agave, Scott was CFO of First Capital Ventures and Summit Investment Management. Since 2021, Scott has served as Lisi Global’s virtual CFO providing financial and corporate guidance.
Ron Amarel
Ron Amarel
Agronomy · Seed Production ·
Global Markets
Ron has over 45 years of experience in vegetable seed production with roles in the management of processing, logistics, quality assurance, seed enhancement, and soil amendments. He started his career in agriculture on a family farm, progressively building his own successful seed production and custom hay business. He later joined Dessert Seed, which became ARCO Seed, Sun Seeds, Nunhems, and then Bayer. Working in all major production regions of the world including South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, India, China, Chile, Argentina, and Peru. As Managing Director, Ron was a member of the Nunhems/Bayer Board of Directors, globally responsible for all seed production and operations across US, Mexico, and Canada.

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Rail operator, grower, researcher, or partner — tell us about your operation and we'll show you what DE technology can do for it.

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