Owner: 2650
Why are you interested in serving on the Prairie Food Board of Directors?
I am interesting in serving on the PFC BOD as a means to contribute to a community I now live in and see that the store reaches financial viability after so much has already been invested in it leading up to the store's opening last year.
What Does Prairie Food Co-op Mean to You?
PFC to me is a representation of what a community can do when they collaborate towards a common goal of high value.
Employment: Please tell us about your Past or Present Employment
I've worked 10+ years in public accounting, I've held the designation of Certified Public Accountant since 2020. I currently work as a Senior Tax Manager for a top 100 Public Accounting firm, headquartered in Boston, MA.
Volunteer: Please tell us about any past or present volunteer membership/affiliation/leadership
I'm currently an appointed director on the PFC board as of March 2026.
Which of the following areas do you have expertise?
Management, Finance, Small, local grocery experience
What experience, education, and skills do you have that you feel will contribute to your effectiveness as a Prairie Food Director?
I manage teams of many people in order to fulfill year-round, client deliverables as part of my full-time job. My career is highly detail oriented given the nuance of taxation in the United States. I also grew up in the small grocery business, my parents had two successful ventures in owning grocery stores in central Vermont. My grandparents also owned a grocery/liquor store in Amherst, MA for many decades.
What are your personal goals for Prairie Food Co-op?
My personal goal is to volunteer my skills and perspectives in a meaningful way to PFC, helping it achieve financial viability and pay back lenders prior to me ultimately moving back to CT in 2029.
What experiences have you had with cooperatives, food or otherwise?
As previously referenced, I grew up working for my parents in their two different grocery store business ventures. I ran the register, worked in the deli, stocked shelves, cleaned, opened the store, etc. Other than managing vendor relationships and inventory, I did most of all the tasks associated with running a store at various times in my life up until the age of 30.