Board of Directors
and Staff

  • Amy Adcock, CFO

    Amy Adcock, Director, Chief Financial Officer

    Amy supports our mission by keeping our finances on track—no small feat. Her experience in leading non-profits, and her passion for our mission keep the vital areas of The Garden operating strategically and with integrity.

  • Jim Ballestro, Director, Community Engagement

    Jim brings extensive corporate experience to our board, and a passionate love of gardening and helping others. He’s accomplished at various tasks needed here at the Garden, from strategic planning to harvesting chickens.

  • Tad Davidson, Director, Facilities and Grounds

    Tad’s experience building and fixing things is critical to the successful operation of The Garden—maintenance never ends! He also works constantly to improve the beauty and appeal of our grounds and gardens. We enjoy his handiwork every day as we sit on our deck and admire the view!

  • Lynn Griffith, Farm Manager

    Lynn plays a critical staff role at the farm by overseeing all farm operations, both poultry and gardens. She encourages our volunteers, helping to train them in new skills, and keeps everyone engaged. Her organization and creativity keep the farm growing! Lynn is a wife and mom of two.

  • Sara Hosford, Director, Culinary Enterprises

    Sara is an accomplished professional chef with world-class training and years of experience. She brings her culinary skills to bear to help us use our meat and vegetables in the yummiest ways to help nourish our community.

  • Archer Morrow, Director, Corporate Secretary

    Archer not only takes care of our corporate records and keeps the Board in line during meetings, but he is a faithful and effective leader during volunteer work days. An urban planner by trade, Archer brings enormous experience and value to The Garden as we look to the future.

  • The Rev. Cindy Telisak, Executive Director

    Cindy is our head farmer and current Board President of the Garden. She and her husband live on the farm and have raised food since 2005. Cindy is a Vocational Deacon in the Anglican Church in North America.

  • Vikas Virada, Intern

    We're excited to have Vikas with us as an intern, learning the ropes and gaining hands-on experience as he prepares to begin his own farm in NE Texas with his dad!

  • Keva Wessol, Director, Volunteer and Donor Relations

    Keva brings her love of ship-shape organization to The Garden and works with our volunteers and donors to help move the mission of our organization forward in the community.