The Poulsbo Farmers Market wouldn't be possible without the hard work and dedication of our Market Staff, the Board of Directors, and our volunteers.

Market Manager – Brian Simmons

Brian is a recent Kitsap transplant, having moved here in spring of 2009 to apprentice at Persephone Farm in Indianola. He has vended at the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market and worked for Sound Food as the Ferry Farm stand manager at the Winslow ferry terminal on Bainbridge. He is a novice farmer committed to developing a local, sustainable, organic food system. Last year he farmed at the Morales Farm on Bainbridge Island. This year he is managing some leased land in Poulsbo, complete with greenhouse; his first. He is currently a member of the Kitsap Peninsula Mycological Society and an occasional attendee at Kitsap Community & Agricultural Alliance meetings.

Brian graduated from Northern Illinois University where he majored in Organizational Management, as well as minored in Political Science. He is an avid outdoorsman, adventuring whenever and wherever he can, be it on foot, ski or bike. Brian appreciates the opportunity to work with the PFM as the Market Manager and hopes to have a very successful first year.

Market Assistant - Kate Cummings

Kate Cummings is a long-time Kitsap resident and recent University of St. Andrews, Scotland, graduate with a passion for sustainable lifestyles and community involvement. Her interest in farmers markets stems from a belief that local food is critically important to creating a food system that is environmentally friendly, economically sound, and socially beneficial to smaller communities like Poulsbo. The choices – and the sources – for the food we eat are an important part of our lives, and Kate is dedicated to bringing to others the same passion that she has for quality local food.

In addition to the Poulsbo Farmers Market, Kate currently works as an intern with the Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office and vends for Pheasant Fields Farm at the Silverdale and Bremerton Farmers Markets. Kate is also a leading member and dog hander in Kitsap Explorer Search and Rescue, a local unit that searches for lost people in wilderness and urban environments, and assists law enforcement in locating police evidence. Her interests include writing, hiking, and being trained by her search dog Gibbs.

Board of Directors

Paula Strid – President (V)

Vendor Member		2011/2012 Term – President
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	My area of interest is textile art in many forms. I have made quilts, dyed, painted and bleached my own fabric and collected fabric from around the world, some of it vintage. I also love gardening, my chickens and our other pets.

Virginia "Vi" Bobrow – CEO (C)

Community Member		2011/2012 Term – CEO
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	A self-professed foodie and locavore, Virginia or "V" as we call her, is a long-time employee of Town & Country Markets, serving originally as a Food Service Manager and currently in its six-market Human Resources Centralized Hiring Department. She has a firm grasp of business, including staff development, marketing, profitability, and problem solving. V has been a resident and active member of the local art, food and business community for 22 years and wishes to apply her passion for sustainability, the environment and good food to the Poulsbo Farmers Market.

Steve Cohn – Vice President (V)

Vendor Member		2010/2011 Term – Vice President
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	I have lived in the Nordic Poulsbo community for the last 16 years, and enjoy the quaintness it offers to the people that live and visit here. I have been in sales and marketing management for the last 20 years representing the Western U. S., Western Canada, and Alaska. I have a varied background in product development, product launches, and implementation of the market plans to the end users. I have also built and maintained an account base of 50 accounts. I was responsible for training 300 salespeople, and maintaining long term profitability for those accounts. I look forward to serving on the Poulsbo Farmers Market board, so that I can continue to watch the tremendous growth that is increasing every year by the popularity and exposure received by the Market.

Pamela Childress – Secretary (V)

Vendor Member		2011/2012 Term – Secretary
		Daydream Creations This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.wbdaycream.com 206-842-7545
	Pam holds an Environmental Studies degree from Evergreen State College and comes from farm families in Chewelah, Washington and Texas. She believes that "small farmers are the sustainable part of our future". Her skillsets include budgeting, financial investigation, invoicing, bookkeeping, event planning, PowerPoint and QuickBooks.

Terry Burns - Treasurer (C)

Community Member		2011/2012 Term – Treasurer
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	Professional Finance Management and Accounting, Associate Real Estate Broker. Terry brings to the board a long history of leadership, integrity and civic outreach. He highly values family and community. Terry is committed to building a strong local economy through supporting local business.

Stuart Boyle (V)

Vendor Member		2011/2012 Term
		Creekside Farmers Cafe This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 360-340-3698
	I recently decided it would be a good idea to start raising chickens and turkeys as well as open a coffee stand at the PFM. My hope is to share my passion for growing the healthiest food possible and my obsession with espresso. PFM is the perfect place to do this. When not at PFM, I keep busy as a software developer.

Dr. Michelle Cho Gip, DC(C)

Community Member		2011/2012 Term
		Well Being Health Center www.wellbeing-center.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Local Doctor of Chiropractic with a focus on Family Wellness. I support the Poulsbo Farmers Market because local and fresh produce/foods are essential to a natural and holistic lifestyle. I want to see the market grow and flourish so we can all reap the benefits.

(V) = Vendor Board Member
(C) = Community Board Member