2025–2026 Board of Directors

Pat Arnold (President) — CoVelop
Stephen Patrick (Past President) — Stephen Patrick Designs, Bladerunner Salon
James Menno (Vice President) — Buffalo Pub & Grill
Samantha Welch (Secretary) — Novo Restaurant & Lounge, Luna Red Restaurant & Bar
April Reeves — Making SLO
Dane Smith — SLO Credit Union
Danica Alvarez — Hotel SLO
Ellie Washington — SLO Repertory Theatre
Designated Member
Erica Hamilton — Blackwater
Katelyn Kaney — The Hat Bar, The Mercantile SLO
Kathy Collins — Property Owner
Mariam Ohanyan — Mareh Couture
McKinley Gorton — Just Looking Gallery
Nate Adamski — SLO Cider
Rachel Hulburd — Ronca & Associates Law
Designated Member
Sara Vaskov — Hands Gallery
Suzanne Schonig — American General Media
Designated Member
Liaisons to the Board of Directors
Michelle Shoresman — San Luis Obispo City Council
Greg Hermann — Deputy City Manager, City of SLO
Jeanette Trompeter — County of SLO
Courtney Kienow — Cal Poly
Office Staff
LeBren Harris
CEO
Ali Bailey
Sr. Director of Events & Fundraising
Rachel Lackmann
Marketing & Communications Manager
Maggie Kovach
Events Manager
Reagan Ryder Smith
Farmers' Market Manager
Kelly MacKinnon
Membership & Volunteer Manager
Jenna Wallravin
Operations Coordinator
Jay Nelson
Farmers' Market Coordinator
Nat Littier
Social Media Coordinator
Amy Moe
Ambassador & Program Assistant
Farmers' Market Staff
Betty Bautista
Farmers' Market Food Access Coordinator
Kristen Hesser
Events Assistant
Daniella Morrison
Events Assistant