Paul Goldring Garrett is a Southern California native who grew up knowing a gentler California. He is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). During his long and varied career he has been involved in all facets of real estate and agriculture. His experience includes developer, investor, builder, broker, cattle rancher, agribusiness-man and organic farmer.

The idea for the creation of BetterWorld came to Paul early in his career. The launch of BetterWorld in 2000 is the culmination of his lifelong dream and vision of effectively and intentionally creating a better world. It is his belief that by working together we can create a profound difference in this world and make it a better place for all of us to live.