Baird Whelan is the Co-Founder and Operator at Higher Ground. He’s a retired US Navy Engineer and Firefigher with a passion for all things learning and spreadsheets. Baird wasn’t sure about the chair until he tried it for a month and found himself able to get into a deep squat for the first time in 30 years. Not bad for a hobbit in his 60’s!
Baird and Ben met in grad school studying educational technology. This is their second business together. Back in 2008 they started a company called Green Collar Solutions to help develop curriculum for folks interested in finding careers in sustainable industries.
Legend has it Baird could deadlift 700 pounds in his Navy days. These days he’s on the high reps, low risk of mortal injury train.