Marilyn brings to the Board more than 25 years of marketing experience in the telecommunications industry, and a passion for food, wine and community. After moving to Napa in 2010, she partnered with Catherine Bergen, founder of the restaurant C CASA in Oxbow Market, to help expand the business. She later joined another CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates of Napa County) as a volunteer advocate for children in the foster care system.

Janet is the author or co-author of more than two dozen books on food and beverage, including Eating Local and Fresh from the Farmers’ Market. A longtime contributor to the San Francisco Chronicle, Janet has received three James Beard Awards and the IACP Bert Greene Award for her newspaper journalism. Her weekly email newsletter, Planet Cheese, is read by cheese enthusiasts internationally, and she teaches cooking and cheese-appreciation classes around the country.

Greg is a former Napa County Agricultural Commissioner with 25 years of experience working with local government to promote and protect farmers, as well as the environment. He came to Napa in 2000 to become the County’s Assistant Agricultural Commissioner, and he and his wife raised their twin sons here. His deep understanding of agricultural operations, challenges and solutions give him a unique perspective and appreciation for the Napa Farmers Market.

Connie is a Community Program/Service RN Coordinator at Queen of the Valley Medical Center with 45 years of nursing experience, primarily focused on education. Her recent work emphasizes health-promoting community education, such as teaching people to cook nutritious meals on limited budgets. Connie also chairs the nonprofit Napa Valley Breastfeeding Coalition. She and her husband have been NFM customers since they moved to the valley in 2006.

Carine co-owns Sun Tracker Farm with her husband Robert and son Albie. They farm their 28-acre property in beautiful Capay Valley using organic and sustainable practices that promote diversity of the land’s soil, plants, and fauna. Carine is also a scientist with a PhD in Plant Molecular Biology, and an educator for college-level and elementary school students. Being half French, she loves to speak with the many Francophile customers that visit the market.

Dave moved to Napa in 1996 after living in Chicago for most of his life, and worked in commercial real estate until he retired in 2012. He joined the NFM Board in 2013 after an unsuccessful bid for the Market Manager job, and led the organization as President for the next six years. Dave is a U.C. Master Gardener and president of its Napa County steering committee. He grows vegetables, fruits, olives, and winegrapes in Carneros, where he lives with his wife, Jeanine.

Carlie is a Northern California native and paralegal specializing in beverage law. She advises clients on every aspect of alcohol beverage regulation, and has worked with Delicato Family Wines, Treasury Wine Estates, Trinchero Family Estates, Francis Ford Coppola Presents, and the law firm Gaw Van Male. She enjoys spending her free time with her friends, family and dog, Bella, and looks forward to helping the market evolve as a vibrant and diverse community space.

Cara Mae supports the Napa Farmers Market Board of Directors in fundraising, strategic partnerships, marketing, and community engagement. She brings with her inexhaustible energy, and over 10 years of experience working to improve public health and increase wellness in Napa County. Cara Mae feels the Napa Farmers Market is a unique asset that lets us build community around local food, and she works to ensure our market is a welcoming environment for all our neighbors.

Hylah Egeland (aka The Barn Faerie) has been creating, managing and running camps and children’s programs in the Napa Valley for over 17 years. As a lifelong gardener, teacher and performance artist, Hylah has educated and entertained students of all ages about health, movement, nature and community. She blends experience, creativity, sparkle and a passion for fun to create meaningful interactions and a safe, unique place to learn.