The Local operates with a small, hard-working staff, overseen by a dedicated Board of Directors.
Executive Director: John Brightwell – executivedirector@thelocalcfc.org
Administrative Assistant: Amanda Wilken – admin@thelocalcfc.org
Bookkeeper: Melissa Lichti – finance@thelocalcfc.org
Volunteer Engagement Facilitator: Rachel Morton – volunteers@thelocalcfc.org
Community Connections Manager: Julie Docker-Johnson – connector@thelocalcfc.org
Lead Community Chef: Amanda Traynor- Propper – chef@thelocalcfc.org
Manager of Food Logistics: Jenn Parsons – markets@thelocalcfc.org
Garden Educator: Lucas Tingle – growing@thelocalcfc.org
Building Maintenance: Jim Ward
Most of our staff at the Local CFC work part time, cooking and teaching in the kitchen, planting and harvesting at the urban farm, picking up and receiving produce from auction and farmers, in the dining room serving and connecting. We endeavour to respond to phone messages and emails as quickly as possible, but it may take us longer than anticipated. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
Katie DeBlock Boersma: Chair
Sharlene Mattucci: Vice-Chair
Katelyn Culliton: Director / Chair of Finance Committee
Kirsten VanDrunen: Director / Secretary of Board / Chair of Governance Committee
Brent Shackleton: Director / Chair of Fund Ambassador Committee
Jeffrey Leney: Director / Fundraising Campaign Chair
Cathie Szmo: Director / Governance Committee
Jane DeBlock: Director / Fund Ambassador Committee
Geoff Krauter: Director / Fund Ambassador Committee
Fiona Hannam: Director / Fund Ambassador Committee
Andrew Hilton: Director
Jill Carter: Director
Melissa March-Crowley: Director
Grab your friends and enjoy a fabulous night of food, games, and auctions!
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Last year tickets sold out in 14 days!!!! Get yours before they’re gone!!!!