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
Drew Patrick
Treasurer – CEO, Skidmore Studio
Vince Sanna
Secretary – Owner, Give & Grow Mushrooms
Fred Durhal
Detroit City Council Appointments – District 7 Council Member
Latisha Johnson
Detroit City Council Appointments – District 4 Council Member
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.
Armond Harris
Merchants and Vendors – Owner, Jab’s Gym
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
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
Steven Watson
Neighborhood Residents – Partner and COO, Watson & Yates
Eastern Market Development Corporation Board
Sharlene Burris
Chair – Neighborhood Resident
Marc Johnson
Vice Chair – JRG Real Estate/DEPSA Parent
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
Keegan Mahoney
Community Development Sector Representatives – City of Detroit Department of Neighborhood Revitalization
Tom Goddeeris
Community Development Sector Representatives – Detroit Future City
Duane Ashford
Neighborhood Residents – Bailey Park
Jaren Glasker
Neighborhood Residents – Kenyatta Block Club
Kevin Jones
Neighborhood Residents – Freedom Dreams
Pastor Robert B. Jones
Neighborhood Residents – Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church
Christina Peltier
Neighborhood Residents – East Canfield
Kevin Ward
Neighborhood Residents – Resident
David Alade
Business Sector Representatives – Century Partners
Jamie Faber
Business Sector Representatives – JP Morgan Chase
John McLaren
Business Sector Representatives – Sun Communities
Elliot Shafer
Business Sector Representatives – Huntington Bank
Kyle Morton
Business Sector Representatives – Ashley Capital
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