Ruth Taylor
Board Member
Ruth Taylor is the founder of Mrs. Ruth's Jams, an artisanal jam company using the freshest produce from NC farmers
Jeff Newsome
Board Member
Co-founder of Peggy Rose’s Jellies, a family-owned & operated artisanal food company
Mark Overbay
Board Member
Mark Overbay is Co-Founder & President of Durham, NC-based Big Spoon Roasters.
Scott Stephens
Board Member
Hampton Farms, Specialty Division. Scott has worked with Hampton Farms for 3 years and has 25 years experience working with specialty food manufacturers and resellers throughout Virginia and North Carolina.
Jerrod Adkins
Board Member
Owner and creator of UnbelievaBuns, the first high protein, low-carb bread.
Becca Wright
Board Member
Becca Jordan Wright is the Founder and CEO of Piedmont Pennies, a snack company based in Charlotte, NC, that specializes in cheesy biscuit bites based on her Grandmother's recipe. Its mission is to help the world, "Stay Cheesin!"
Brenna Favara
Ex Officio Board Member
Brenna Favara is the NCDA&CS Marketing Specialist for Specialty Foods
Sherry Barefoot
Ex Officio Board Member
Sherry Barefoot is the Marketing Coordinator for the NC Specialty Foods Association.