Paula J. Schultz

Board Co-Chair

Former NWGB Board Member

Community Volunteer

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Mike Bendel

Board Co-Chair

Council & Patent Attorney

Epiphany Law

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Mark Radtke

Finance Committee

Retired CEO - Integrys Energy Service

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Katelin Brown

Marketing

Baer Performance Marketing

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Amanda Kealoha Chu

Farming

NWTC Sustainable Agriculture

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Phil Hauck

Resource Development

Facilitator for TEC/Vistage

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Amy Koffarnus

Program

HSHS St. Vincent Hospital

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Paul J. Ladd Jr.

Farming

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John Shier

Resource Development

Community Volunteer

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STAFF

Claire Thompson

Executive Director

Claire is an entrepreneur, educator and sustainable agriculture advocate committed to building a profitable and equitable local food system. With over 20 years of experience leading community change projects, she was thrilled to get her dream job at The Farmory in 2018. Originally from urban Milwaukee, Claire developed an interest in growing and harvesting food from her backyard as a young child. She currently lives in Sturgeon Bay with her husband, daughter, two dogs, two chickens, a cat, and of course, some fish. She is a proud graduate of UW-Milwaukee and earned her master’s in public administration from the Biden School of Public Policy at the University of Delaware.

Carmen Dehn

Americorps Vista

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin—Green Bay. I lived and worked for a while in South Dakota before moving back to Green Bay. I had been following the progress of The Farmory since the early days of its development and when I heard there was an open AmeriCorps VISTA position I jumped at the chance to be involved. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with such a fantastic team, and I am confident that the experience gained through my role at The Farmory will aid my personal growth as well as my professional development.

Morgan Emmel

Americorps Vista

I graduated from UWGB in December 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Non-Profit Management. I chose to serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA at The Farmory to get first-hand experience for when I start my career in nonprofits. I love working with people, solving community issues, and making my home city a better place.

Emma Ray

Americorps Vista

I received my bachelor’s degree in Biology, emphasis in microbiology, and minor in aquaculture and aquaponics from University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. Concluding my undergraduate degree, I went on to earn my master’s degree in Freshwater Sciences and Technologies from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences. I became involved with The Farmory with the goal of furthering my experience in my field of study and develop skills in commercial aquaculture practices. With this opportunity through AmeriCorps VISTA to expand my professional skills and experience, I aspire to continue my work in aquaculture and aquaponics at a commercial scale.