Eastern Market’s team is dedicated to advancing our mission every day—nourishing Detroit through food, culture, and community connection. From strategic vision to on-the-ground support, our board and staff work hand-in-hand to create an inclusive, resilient market for all.
Eastern Market Partnership Staff
Katy Trudeau
President and CEO
Sarah Pavelko
Executive Director, Eastern Market Development Corporation
Brandon Seng
Director of Programs
Doshia Strong
Director of Administration
Jim Sutherland
Director of Facilities
Lonni Thomas
Director of Markets
Ryan Dinkgrave
Senior Grants Manager
Laura Gibson
Senior Marketing Manager
Nicole Morba
Senior Food Access Manager
Reid Walborn
Food Hub Manager
Jeremy Attard
Administrative Assistant and Community Engagement Specialist
John Jones
Market Analyst
Erin Murphy
Food Access Coordinator
Brittiany Peeler
Food is Medicine Coordinator
Taya Stewart
Events Coordinator
Jake Zini
Facilities Supervisor
Board of Directors
Frank Germack
Chair – Owner, Germack Pistachio Co.
Brian Ellison
Vice Chair – Principal, Intersection Consulting Group
Steve Watson
Treasurer – Neighborhood Resident
Vince Sanna
Secretary – Owner, Give & Grow Mushrooms
Denzel McCampbell
Detroit City Council Appointments – Council Member, Detroit City Council
Renata Miller
Detroit City Council Appointments – Council Member, Detroit City Council
Ron Brundidge
City of Detroit Mayor’s Appointments – Director, Department of Public Works
Dara O’Byrne
City of Detroit Mayor’s Appointments – Deputy Director, Planning & Development Department
Brittney Hoszkiw
City of Detroit Mayor’s Appointments – Deputy Group Executive of Economic Development, Mayor’s Office
Crystal Perkins
City of Detroit Mayor’s Appointments – Director, General Services Department
Aaron Robinson
Merchants and Vendors – Senior Leader & Head of Steaks Division, Wolverine Packing Co.
Carlos Parisi
Merchants and Vendors – Owner, Aunt Nee’s
Brendan Bielat
Merchants and Vendors – Owner, Bielat Farms
Christos Moisides
Merchants and Vendors – Owner, KBD Meats & 2529 Orleans St
Megan Lewis
Merchants and Vendors – DeVries & Company
B.J. Belcoure
Special Interest – Property Owner, Amore da Roma
Amy Peterson
Special Interest – Co-Founder & CEO, Rebel Nell
Kenneth Hollowell
Special Interest – CEO, International Free and Accepted Modern Masons, Inc.
Pierre Batton
Special Interest – Director of Community Engagement, DTE Energy
Donald Rencher
Special Interest – President and CEO, Hudson Webber Foundation
Katy Trudeau
Ex-Officio – President and CEO, Eastern Market Partnership
Eastern Market Development Corporation Board
Marc Johnson
Chair – JRG Real Estate/DEPSA Parent
Kyle Morton
Vice Chair – Ashley Capital
India Solomon
Secretary – Community Development Strategies, LLC
Victor Abla
Treasurer – Detroit Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Damon Hodge
Community Development Sector Representatives – Capital Impact Partners
Tyler Hardy
Community Development Sector Representatives – Director, Detroit Housing Commission
Tom Goddeeris
Community Development Sector Representatives – Detroit Future City
Duane Ashford
Neighborhood Residents – Bailey Park
Christina Peltier
Neighborhood Residents – East Canfield
David Alade
Business Sector Representatives – Century Partners
Jamie Faber
Business Sector Representatives – JP Morgan Chase
Katie Wheeler
Business Sector Representatives – EM Realty
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