Originally from the west, I moved to Buffalo about 20 years ago, and have been a long-time member-owner of the Co-op since. I’m an avid cyclist, love strolling along our historic neighborhoods, and enjoy cooking for my family and friends. I founded and ran Allen Street Consulting, a firm providing accounting services in Buffalo, and worked with many local businesses and nonprofits over the years, including several co-ops. I am currently the Director of Finance at the beautiful Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.

I’ve loved seeing the growth of the Co-op over the years, and how that’s enabled so many city residents to be able to enjoy healthy food, a great shopping experience, and a taste of what it means to be part of a co-operative. I love the recent developments of co-operatives across the country and in our own city and am excited to be involved more directly in the one that’s played such a significant role in my own life. As Buffalo grows and changes, it’s important that the Co-op does too, and I’m so happy to have a voice in that direction, as we develop into a store that serves all of Buffalo.