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Board of Directors

The Prescott Farmers Market is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board of Directors functions through regular meetings, committees, and its annual board retreat and is responsible for fulfilling the organization’s mission, and is legally accountable for its operations.

President

Earl Duque

Delicious Earth Farm, Prescott | Earl is a retired engineer turned full-time urban farmer. He and his wife, Delisa Myles, run Delicious Earth Farm—a one-acre plot at the corner of Gail Gardner and Fairgrounds near the Prescott Rodeo grounds. They sell their fresh sourdough bread, seasonal veggies, eggs, and flowers both at their Wednesday afternoon farmstand and at the Prescott Farmers Market. Earl is active in the local food community, volunteering with Prescott Slow Foods and Prescott Community Compost Project.

Vice President

Kat Van Demark

Theodore’s Fine Foods, Prescott | Kat Van Demark and her husband Max Pelham own Theodore’s Fine Foods, AKA “The Bagel People.” She grew up in Prescott and is currently a full-time teacher at the Prescott Unified School District.

Treasurer

JoAnne Chaffeur

Jo has been an active community member of Prescott since 2006. She has volunteered for PTA’s, PTO’s, athletic boosters, Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank, and Real Hope, Inc. (food rescue). She’s served the State of AZ PTA as the Northern AZ Representative, is a neighborhood coordinator for the Yavapai Food Neighbors Project, and is on the advisory committee for Gato Community Gives which gives out small scholarships locally through the efforts of Barry Barbe. Outside of volunteering, Jo enjoys cooking, gardening, time spent with her children, husband, extended family, and friends. Jo is a long-time PFM customer and supporter and is excited for the new opportunity of being an active board member.

Secretary

JULES GALAN

Jules was born and raised in New York and has called Prescott home for the past eight years. During that time, she has dedicated much of her work to education, both in traditional classrooms and in nature-based settings. She currently serves as the Education Manager at the Highlands Center for Natural History, where she designs programs that inspire kids to explore the outdoors and build meaningful connections with the natural world. Passionate about community, Jules loves supporting local businesses and finding ways to stay rooted in Prescott life. You can often find her enjoying a seasonal treat and a good cup of coffee at PFM.

Steve Walker

Steve has lived in Prescott on and off since 1972. His career included 42 years in natural resource conservation and higher education. His positions included: 1) Natural Resources Staff Officer for the US Forest Service; 2) Executive Director of Bat Conservation International; 3) Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy for various domestic and international programs of The Nature Conservancy; and 4) Vice-President of Advancement for Yavapai College. Steve completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from NAU and a graduate certificate in Non-Profit leadership from Harvard.

Steve began shopping at the market when it opened in 1997. His favorite item at the market is okra and when it’s in season, he buys and eats three pounds a week!

Laurel Herrmann

Laurel is a long-time Prescott resident, graduating from Prescott High School in 1973. She retired from Special Education in 2015 and has been traveling and hiking ever since. Laurel has volunteered, over the years, at Big Brothers/Big Sisters, The Launch Pad and with the Arizona Department of Education as an Education Surrogate. She has been shopping at PFM for many years and enjoys exploring what is in season.

Emmett King

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Emmett was born and raised in Arizona and graduated from Prescott College in 2020. After a few years away, post graduation, Emmett made their way back to Prescott. They live in town with their partner and two cats, Fig and Flower. Emmett is a home cook, artist, gardener, and Cat Dad. He is passionate about engaging in social change within our local community and beyond.

BRENDA CUSICK

Brenda is the owner and lead guide of Prescott Food Tour, the town’s favorite culinary experience that blends local flavors with Prescott’s rich history. Passionate about our community, she recently served four years on the Board of Directors of the Prescott Western Heritage Foundation.

With a degree in Small Business Management and an MBA, Brenda brings both entrepreneurial expertise and strategic leadership. She helped found an international software company as well as a farm-to-home delivery business that shipped heritage avocados from 25 ranches and farms. Affectionately known as the “Avocado Diva”, she has judged guacamole contests across the country and remains an enthusiastic advocate for local food traditions and agriculture.