Staff & Board of Directors
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
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