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Alyssa and her family have been Hillsboro residents since 2015. She owns a construction consulting business, with a background in structural engineering, so building a store is an exciting prospect! When not at an HFC board meeting you can find her on the soccer field, camping, or cooking. Local food has always been a factor of importance in Alyssa’s life, and her family is currently a member of 3 local CSA programs. Local food is not only good for health, but also for the environment and the economy; she hopes that the realization of a local Co-op can help spread these benefits to a wider audience.
My family and I have proudly called Hillsboro home for the past 10 years. With two of our children raised here, we’ve grown deeply connected to this community and are committed to its continued growth and well-being. I believe supporting local food systems not only strengthens our economy but also fosters a healthier and more resilient community. I hold a degree in business and accounting as well as bring a solid background in financial oversight and strategic planning. I served on the Hillsboro School District Budget Committee for three years and was the treasurer for the Senior Class of 2024, where I played a key role in event planning and fundraising efforts. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute my experience and dedication to a board that shares my commitment to serving Hillsboro.
Tim has been an HFC member-owner since 2017. He believes in the vision to provide our community with high-quality, local, socially-responsible, organic and sustainably produced food. He is anxious to see the vision come to life. As a recently retired long-time employee of Intel, he is looking for opportunities to give back to his local community. His business acumen and community awareness are assets to being a member of the board. His community involvement has included many years on the boards of Hillsboro Soccer Club and Glencoe Boys Lacrosse. He has served 6 years as a citizen member on the Hillsboro School District budget committee. He and his wife Stacey have lived in Hillsboro for 28 years raising four boys before moving in 2019 to Forest Grove.
Michael Shepard and his wife, Rhonda, have been residents of North Plains since 2014. They have a passion for community, small business and good food. After a 30+ year career in local media, primarily in Washington state, Michael became CEO of a Hillsboro-based communications cooperative in 2016. The cooperative has more than tripled in size during his tenure and, more importantly, it has helped its members -- which themselves are mostly cooperative businesses -- communicate and serve their members better. Michael hopes to apply his knowledge of cooperative and business operations to advance HFC’s goals.
Adam is a Hillsboro resident who joined the board in 2017. He believes we are lucky to be surrounded by phenomenal agriculture here in the Tualatin and Willamette valley and looks forward to the Co-op emphasizing ties between local farmers and consumers.
Tom Sramek, Jr. is a relatively new Hillsboro resident, having relocated here from southern Oregon in 2022. Shortly after moving here, he became a member-owner and supporter of HFC. He serves as the Pastor of All Saints Episcopal Church in downtown Hillsboro and joined the HFC board to strengthen community connections and advance local farm to table efforts. He has over 25 years of experience in various nonprofit boards. He and his wife live in the Orenco Woods area with their two cats.
I have been a Hillsboro resident for the past 24 years, and am proud of our community. I am thrilled with the concept of a food co-op because it would be a place for residents to gather (maybe a coffee shop inside?) and build relationships. I became an owner a few years ago, and have always been excited about the concept, but have never served. I have a varied background, with work experience in law and think I have skills that would be of help to our organization. It is vitally important for us to build a resilient store with local farmer and producer connections so there is less worry about supply chain disruptions and more support for local businesses. Plus, I also want to shop in a local store that we all own together!