Who we are
At OpenAcre, we embrace a farmer-first culture built on transparency, hard work, ownership, and inclusion. We value each team member's unique perspective and foster open communication to achieve collective success. Together, we take pride in our work, celebrate our achievements, and create a positive and empowering environment for all.
Meet the Team
Anna Assareh
Raised on the rolling hills of the Palouse in Eastern Washington, Anna grew up helping her father on their family wheat farm, raising livestock in 4-H, and soil judging in FFA. Her passion for engineering led her to major in aerospace and then develop her technical expertise with Boeing, K2 Sports, and with EvoBus in Ulm, Germany. After moving back to the US, Anna transitioned into tech and developed autonomous delivery solutions for Amazon Prime Air, consumer electronics features for Amazon Halo, and most recently, new automated fulfillment concepts for Amazon Robotics.
Josh Watson
Josh is a seasoned engineering leader with over 15 years of leadership in hardware and software development at companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Cisco, and Intel. He has a strong track record of product launches and innovation with 50 granted patents in robotics and consumer electronics. Originally hailing from central Oregon and the Midwest, Josh now resides in Seattle, where he earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Washington. He's an accomplished engineering leader, innovator, and team builder with a lasting impact on technology and business.