Our Story
Founded in 2021, Blue Carbon Materials grew from the recognition that sargassum — a natural resource overwhelming Caribbean coastlines — could become the foundation for sustainable building materials and agricultural products. Since then, the company has moved from concept to active permitting and pilot operations.
Key milestones include filing a Letter of Intent with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), engaging with Puerto Rico's Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA) and DDEC, and initiating field trials for biochar agricultural applications.
Blue Carbon Materials is establishing its first commercial facility in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, with plans for Caribbean-wide expansion following initial operations.
Our Mission
To create sustainable solutions that transform environmental challenges into economic opportunities for coastal communities, while generating clean energy and restoring ecosystems.
Our Vision
A world where coastal waste becomes a valued resource, driving renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, and thriving ecosystems—all while empowering local communities to lead their own transformation.
Our Values
Science-Driven
Every solution is grounded in peer-reviewed research and rigorous environmental data.
Community-Centered
We partner with and empower coastal communities to lead their own sustainability journey.
Climate Committed
Our work directly contributes to carbon sequestration, emission reduction, and ecosystem restoration.
Transparent
We openly share our impact metrics, challenges, and successes with all stakeholders.
Scalable
Every model we develop is designed to replicate across regions and adapt to local contexts.
Innovative
We continuously explore new technologies and partnerships to maximize impact and efficiency.
Our Team
Experts dedicated to ocean and climate solutions
Mark Mathis
Founder & CEO
Mark Mathis is the Founder & CEO of Blue Carbon Materials, where he leads strategic vision, operational execution, and commercialization efforts. With a long history in entrepreneurship and industrial operations, Mark has designed, built, and operated multiple multi-million-dollar materials processing facilities throughout the Rocky Mountain region. His experience in manufacturing, systems development, and operations management led him to the sargassum issue impacting Puerto Rico and the broader Caribbean.
Luke Mathis
Co-Founder
Luke Mathis is the Co-Founder of Blue Carbon Materials and a recent graduate of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. Since BCM's early development stages, Luke has worked closely with leadership on financial planning, operational organization, and growth strategy. His primary focus includes supporting financing initiatives, scalable business development, and investor-facing materials, while also overseeing BCM's social media presence and public brand positioning.
Julianne Collazo
Director of Communications
A board member of the largest airport development project in the Caribbean, Julianne Collazo is a multilingual entrepreneur and business leader fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, with over two decades of experience turning connections into results across Latin America and the Caribbean. As founder and president of Commercial Banking Group and Midwest Holdings Investment for 19 years, Julianne built deep expertise in financial management, institutional negotiations, and strategic partnerships.
Rosalind Humphreys Pérez
Permit Compliance Lead
Rosalind Humphreys Pérez serves as Permit Compliance Lead, ensuring all permitting requirements are met and maintained across coastal environmental operations. She brings decades of experience in program management and operations, including startup environments where she built and managed systems from the ground up. She oversees adherence to permit conditions throughout project execution, proactively identifying risk and ensuring operations remain within regulatory limits.