Shane Gring ✅

Shane Gring is the Founding President of Certainly, a cooperative focused on helping organizations create scalable "systems of trust" like certifications and standards. With a background in architecture from Miami University and experience in marketing, technology, and sustainability, he specializes in turning proprietary methods into revenue-generating programs. He holds a LEED AP Homes certification.

Shane is a father who values work-life balance, as shown by his recent shift to prioritize time with his young son over constant work. He is introspective, shaped by books on faith and doubt, and has moved toward a more authentic, less rehearsed approach in his professional interactions. He previously lived in Pittsburgh with his wife.

Unique fact: To connect with his three-year-old son, hes been known to spend his mornings pretending to be a robin and flying fabric kites.