MEET OUR TEAM

The High Country Food Hub is operated by Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture staff and supported by countless other experts, interns, and volunteers. It truly is a team effort!

SHANNON CARROLL

Food Hub Coordinator

Rebecca Gummere

Food Hub Assistant

To meet the growing demand and rapid growth, we have created a strong support team to ensure greatest positive impact and continued success of the Food Hub.

LORI LUDWIG

Performance Improvement Specialist
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Lori designs performance improvement solutions to optimize human performance and business results. She is passionate about serving non-profits and women-owned small businesses. Lori has over 20 years of experience helping her clients with strategy execution, measurement, process improvement, performance management and instructional design.

SARAH BOSTICK

Technical Assistance Provider
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Sarah provides technical assistance through Carolina Farm Stewardship Association's Building Wholesale Capacity Initiative. Her focus is on maximizing efficiency and workflow to reach wholesale markets.

COURTNEY BAINES

Executive Director
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Courtney provides financial oversight of operations as well as design, marketing, and grant writing expertise in her role as Executive Director of Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture

DAVE WALKER

Programs Director
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Dave provides producer support and educational program design to improve the overall coordination and success of the Food Hub. His service on the Watauga County Food Council and his expertise in food system public policy helps to build a strong network of support for the Food Hub both locally and regionally.