David Gutierrez
Co-Founder, Chief Creative Officer
David Gutierrez is a lifelong entrepreneur and Co-Founder/Chief Creative Officer of FlavoredLayers LLC, where he leads innovative projects at the intersection of agriculture, art, and community. As founder of FlavoredLayers Farms in Valley Center, CA, he is now bringing a Certified Organic, urban hydroponic container farm to Utica as part of the FlavoredLayers’ ArtBlok vision. Gutierrez also serves as President of Have A Happy Stay, LLC, overseeing property management and hospitality projects. David is a graduate of the Archi’s Institute Cal Poly program for Sustainable Agriculture and studied IT and Marketing at the University of Michigan.
Tara J. Agen
Co-Founder, President
Tara J. Agen is an Artist, President of FlavoredLayers LLC, and retired HP Inc executive with 30+ years of experience in marketing, global ad agency strategy, category creation, and business transformation. A lifelong learner, innovator, and patent holder, Agen brings creative curiosity and strategic vision to every stage of her journey. She is also pursuing a lifelong dream studying fine art at Pratt Institute to explore the intersection of art, design, and technology.