Terri Mossman
Director of Operations
Terri has been a successful contributor by serving clients, interpreting systems and connecting the two components for the last 20 years in various roles.
Within each initiative she has taken on, she provides thought leadership through her connections, knowledge and skillful use of multiple database management systems.
Most of her experience has resided in the training and coaching industry, supporting individuals and team members along the path to growth. Specifically she has worked with entrepreneurs and their unique challenges within ever changing industries.
Terri lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband and two inquisitive, energetic boys.
Andrew Barmann-Schwarz
Director of Client Success
Andrew comes to Orchid from the agency side of the egg donation and surrogacy industry with first-hand knowledge of the day-to-day workflow of an agency. He is cognitive of the time, emotion, and financial requirements of a surrogacy and egg donation journey for Intended Parents, and strives to bring ease to managing the process to the agencies that serve these parents. Andrew has an extraordinary work ethic, focus, and commitment to his responsibilities stemming from over twelve years of competing at the National level in swimming and training to qualify for the USA Olympic Swimming trials in 2012 and 2016. As an openly gay man, Andrew is proudly involved in the LGBTQ+ community and passionate about helping those in his community build families of their own.
Jessica Herrera
Implementation Lead
Jessica has 20+ years of customer service and 14+ years of software experience. She is attentive to the needs of those around her and is eager to assist. Jessica’s prior work as a database implementor and prior knowledge of surrogacy makes her a valuable addition to our team. She and her husband have 3 children and live in Houston, TX.
Valerie Stock
Client Success Lead
For over 20 years, Valerie Stock has been a noteworthy leader in the educational world. She has taught a range of ages from preschoolers to adults, and holds a Master’s Degree in Learning in Technology.
Val is well known around her town for helping the “less techie” people with their computer, phone and watch issues. Her love for understanding technology and “to-do” lists can be traced back to elementary school. She is honored to be in a new role in the software world.
Val currently resides in the Rocky Mountains with her loving husband and two fun and inquisitive children.
Brittany Resch
Implementation Specialist
Brittany brings 20 years of customer service to us. Her journey has taken her through various customer focused industries, where she’s picked up quick thinking and problem solving skills that help assist any one looking for guidance or direction. She has completed two surrogacy journeys, delivering twins in June 2023 and a girl in March 2025.
Moving from the cold winters of Wisconsin in 2018 to the blistering hot summers of Texas, she and her family have found a passion for swimming and exploring the local nature areas. When she’s not busy working on implementations, you’ll find her helping with a local dog rescue, fostering when she can, in attention to having five dogs of her own! Brittany has a wonderful husband and two handsome boys, Arlo and Finley and most weekends, you can find them scoring tickets on games at the local Chuck-E-Cheese.
Blakely Mortvedt
Technology Administrator
With a diverse background spanning 15+ years in hospitality, customer service, marketing, and program administration, Blakely brings a wealth of experience to her role as Technology Administrator. She has first-hand knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a surrogacy agency and is a 2x experienced Gestational Surrogate.
Her innate ability to adapt to new challenges and attention to detail allow her to excel in a role that demands a keen understanding of technology. She is excited to leverage her expertise to enhance the technological landscape and contribute to the success of the Orchid team as they use technology to make a positive impact!
Blakely resides in central Iowa with her husband, two children, and their three dogs.
Adam Winder
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Winder, MBA, CEO, is a strategic executive with over ten years’ experience in financial services. After becoming a father for the first time, Adam realized that every family should have the opportunity to experience the joy of becoming parents. Feeling drawn to assisted reproductive technology industry and its purpose, he left banking and began to pursue a career developing ways to improve the experiences of all parties throughout their third party reproductive journeys.
His first venture in the assisted reproductive industry was to become President of SeedTrust Escrow, helping thousands of families navigate their financial journeys through transparency of their escrow accounts. A major part of SeedTrust’s successful business model is due to the implementation of custom-built Orchid Escrow Technology.
Adam is passionate about leveraging sound business practices and technology to solve problems and improve industries. Prior to becoming a partner at SeedTrust, he led strategy for the commercial line of business at SunTrust Bank. Adam also spent over eight years advising executives on business and financial needs.
Adam is passionate about giving back and helping others. He currently serves on the board and as the CFO of Making the Grade – Hope for African Youth.
Adam graduated Cum Laude with Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration and Economics from Bridgewater College. He holds an MBA from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University where he graduated Beta Gamma Sigma.
Edward Brockschmidt
Chief Financial Officer
Edward Brockschmidt, C.P.A., MBA, Founder/CFO, has been helping families grow through collaborative processes since 2015. Since launching our partner company, SeedTrust®, Edward has responsibly managed escrow for thousands of intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors.
Previously, Edward was a managing partner of a successful CPA firm that handled bookkeeping, tax planning, financial advice, and IRS representation. Prior to having a career as a CPA he was involved in financial services of a large regional bank where he assisted in lending and financial advice. He received his undergraduate and MBA from the University of Florida. He also received a Masters of Accounting from Florida Atlantic University.
Hannah Martin
Director of Human Resources
Hannah is originally from the Pacific Northwest, and earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon. She spent a year traveling solo around the world, pushing herself out of her comfort zone and gaining valuable insights along the way.
After her travels, she earned an MBA in Purposeful Leadership and Innovation at the University of Exeter in the UK, aiming to build a strong foundation in business strategy and operations as an HR business partner. Dedicated to creating a workplace that promotes purpose, engagement, and growth, Hannah is passionate about building equitable, inclusive environments that empower all employees. Over the past six years, she has lived in England, Seattle, and Oakland, and is now settled in Alexandria, VA, with her partner.
In her free time, Hannah enjoys spending time with friends and family, being outdoors, and traveling—whether it’s a quick road trip or an international adventure.
