Marin Organic 2.0!
Pt. Reyes Station, CA July 1, 2013 — Marin Organic is thrilled to welcome a new Executive Director today. Jeffrey Westman of Sebastopol, CA is taking the helm. He brings over 30 years of entrepreneurial, managerial and philanthropic experience to Marin Organic as well as a passion for local organic agriculture. Stacey Smith, Interim Executive Director, will rejoin the Board of Directors, providing continuity through this exciting transition.
Marin Organic’s Board of Directors unanimously selected Westman for his proven leadership ability, vision for Marin Organic’s role in the community and his fundraising skills. Peg Smith of Cowgirl Creamery and Marin Organic Board President, says “Jeffrey brings to Marin Organic the experience, vision and energy we need now to realize our strategic plans and grow. The Board feels we have found a perfect fit in Jeffrey and we are energized.”
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Jeffrey has been an organic farmer himself, reviving a potato farm in Sweden, but the major focus of his career has been on addressing today’s economic, environmental, social, and cultural challenges in new and creative ways. He has led a large company (Yahoo
Scandinavia), started successful businesses (including e-licious Inc), and has helped nonprofits grow and thrive (California FarmLink as Board President; Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm as Development Committee Chair).
“I am humbled and overjoyed to have the opportunity to lead the organization that has inspired me for so many years,” said Jeffrey Westman “ Marin County and Marin Organic have a tremendous role - and responsibility - in leading and educating the community and future generations in the fight for organic, sustainable and local foods. I’m eager to help forge a future where producers and consumers join hands for the common cause of clean, fair and organic food for all.”
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Marin Organic is the leader in creating community and commitment to local organic agriculture through its youth and adult education programs and its work with farmers, ranchers, artisan producers and retailers. Our programs are engaging thousands of school children and
hundreds of adults each year, providing experiences on Marin County organic farms. Our work with the agricultural community has helped push the organic acreage in Marin County to more than 30,000 acres. And we are poised to grow and expand our impact in the region. Check us out at http://marinorganic.org/.
Press release - For immediate release
Contact person: Jeffrey Westman
Company name: Marin Organic
Telephone number: (707) 477-5367
Email: jeffrey@marinorganic.org
Website: http://marinorganic.org/
