Pam Echevarria, President
A long time Elginite, Pam is a beginning farmer. After 27 years of service with Motorola Inc., in which she held various business administration roles, the timing was perfect for her to follow her lifetime passion of gardening, good food and simpler living. In 2014, Pam and business partner, Rich Wilson launched “City Root Farms” a local farm that produces healthy, chemical free vegetables. It’s a great sense of reward knowing that you are helping local families access locally grown farm fresh produce.
A long time Elginite, Pam is a beginning farmer. After 27 years of service with Motorola Inc., in which she held various business administration roles, the timing was perfect for her to follow her lifetime passion of gardening, good food and simpler living. In 2014, Pam and business partner, Rich Wilson launched “City Root Farms” a local farm that produces healthy, chemical free vegetables. It’s a great sense of reward knowing that you are helping local families access locally grown farm fresh produce.
Jennifer Shroder, Treasurer
Jennifer holds a BA in English writing from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and has worked as a newspaper copy and layout editor, and writer. She is currently a freelance writer. Jennifer has lived in Elgin for 21 years and has been an activist for children and in promoting healthy, local, nutritious and affordable food. In addition to taking care of her family, she was elected to the Board of Education for U-46, she has been a Girl Scout leader, the president for two PTOs, and held the positions of secretary and treasurer for a third PTO. Jennifer has been on her church council, and on the boards of a pre-school, and the Bethlehem Children's Development Center. She helps her neighborhood association put on a much-lauded house tour every year, has been on the board of the Elgin Community Network, and writes a blog for her computer user group called Passages.
Jennifer holds a BA in English writing from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and has worked as a newspaper copy and layout editor, and writer. She is currently a freelance writer. Jennifer has lived in Elgin for 21 years and has been an activist for children and in promoting healthy, local, nutritious and affordable food. In addition to taking care of her family, she was elected to the Board of Education for U-46, she has been a Girl Scout leader, the president for two PTOs, and held the positions of secretary and treasurer for a third PTO. Jennifer has been on her church council, and on the boards of a pre-school, and the Bethlehem Children's Development Center. She helps her neighborhood association put on a much-lauded house tour every year, has been on the board of the Elgin Community Network, and writes a blog for her computer user group called Passages.
Thomas M. Lesiewicz, Corresponding Secretary
With lots of volunteer experience, Thomas will share those experiences with Shared Harvest. He has always liked food co-ops. While in college in Madison, WI, he shopped at Mifflin Street Coop, at the Outpost Natural Foods, and in Seattle, the PCC Natural Markets. Thomas believes Elgin needs a community-owned alternative to chain grocery stores! Thomas lives in Elgin and was elected to the Shared Harvest Board of Directors at the September, 2016 Annual Meeting.
With lots of volunteer experience, Thomas will share those experiences with Shared Harvest. He has always liked food co-ops. While in college in Madison, WI, he shopped at Mifflin Street Coop, at the Outpost Natural Foods, and in Seattle, the PCC Natural Markets. Thomas believes Elgin needs a community-owned alternative to chain grocery stores! Thomas lives in Elgin and was elected to the Shared Harvest Board of Directors at the September, 2016 Annual Meeting.
Colleen Anderson, Board Member
Colleen and her husband Bill live in the Historic District of Elgin. They love supporting local community and love to walk to everything. You might see them on the bike trail or eating at their favorite restaurant, Dogs Paw. Colleen feels that bringing an organic, sustainable grocery store to downtown will not only help revitalize Elgin but will also provide healthy alternatives and education to the community.
Colleen and her husband Bill live in the Historic District of Elgin. They love supporting local community and love to walk to everything. You might see them on the bike trail or eating at their favorite restaurant, Dogs Paw. Colleen feels that bringing an organic, sustainable grocery store to downtown will not only help revitalize Elgin but will also provide healthy alternatives and education to the community.
Brigitte Nobs, Board Member
Brigitte has lived in Elgin for 30 years. Her first 10 years in the Gifford Park Historic district of which she is a lifetime member. She has served on the GPA board as an officer. For 10 years Brigitte has hosted the homeowners brunch for the Elgin Historic House Tour, and has been a small business owner for 16 years. Brigitte and her family enjoy their neighborhood very much. The opportunity to improve Elgin by bringing a co-op into the downtown with locally grown food is appealing, and therefore she wants to be actively involved in the Shared Harvest effort to make this happen.
Brigitte has lived in Elgin for 30 years. Her first 10 years in the Gifford Park Historic district of which she is a lifetime member. She has served on the GPA board as an officer. For 10 years Brigitte has hosted the homeowners brunch for the Elgin Historic House Tour, and has been a small business owner for 16 years. Brigitte and her family enjoy their neighborhood very much. The opportunity to improve Elgin by bringing a co-op into the downtown with locally grown food is appealing, and therefore she wants to be actively involved in the Shared Harvest effort to make this happen.
Sandra Skulski, Board Member
Sandra has been employed in the Information Technology industry for 29 years. Employed by AT&T for the last 22 years. She started there as a computer programmer and for the last 16 years as a data analyst. Sandra recently moved to Elgin after meeting the wonderful people who are passionate about improving the city and circumstances for everyone who lives here. She grew up in Chicago and really missed the feeling of living in a real neighborhood, a place where people know you and your family and truly care.
Sandra has been a volunteer for Shared Harvest for 2 years now. She's seen first-hand the effects of unhealthy food has had on her two children when they went away to college. Sandra is excited to invest her time and money in bringing healthy food to everyone in Elgin. Sandra was appointed to the Shared Harvest Board of Directors in September, 2016.
Sandra has been employed in the Information Technology industry for 29 years. Employed by AT&T for the last 22 years. She started there as a computer programmer and for the last 16 years as a data analyst. Sandra recently moved to Elgin after meeting the wonderful people who are passionate about improving the city and circumstances for everyone who lives here. She grew up in Chicago and really missed the feeling of living in a real neighborhood, a place where people know you and your family and truly care.
Sandra has been a volunteer for Shared Harvest for 2 years now. She's seen first-hand the effects of unhealthy food has had on her two children when they went away to college. Sandra is excited to invest her time and money in bringing healthy food to everyone in Elgin. Sandra was appointed to the Shared Harvest Board of Directors in September, 2016.
Ian Kuhn, Board Member
Ian and his wife Betsy have lived in the Elgin area since 2005. As longtime members of Willy Street coop in Madison WI, Ian and Betsy have felt that a similar store in Elgin would be embraced by the community. Betsy is the owner Elgin Knit Works in downtown Elgin. Ian is a sound engineer by trade and is involved in the Farm Aid organization. Together they’re working to help build a vibrant atmosphere to attract more people to Elgin's downtown area.
Ian and his wife Betsy have lived in the Elgin area since 2005. As longtime members of Willy Street coop in Madison WI, Ian and Betsy have felt that a similar store in Elgin would be embraced by the community. Betsy is the owner Elgin Knit Works in downtown Elgin. Ian is a sound engineer by trade and is involved in the Farm Aid organization. Together they’re working to help build a vibrant atmosphere to attract more people to Elgin's downtown area.
