Staff, board, and partnerships

Quabbin Harvest staff team February 2026

Staff

• Floor Manager Kelly Surprenant
• Ordering Felicia Howard
• Kitchen Lead Katie Mabey

Board of Directors (2025-2026)

• Kelsey Cass (Athol) - Kelsey grew up in Athol and served on the board of Quabbin Harvest previously from 2018-2024. She sees the co-op as a vital community resource and an inspiring symbol of resilience. She says, "I have seen the store continue to overcome various obstacles over the years because of the beautiful web of connections that it has woven throughout the greater North Quabbin area. I hope that my personal experience as a long-time resident of the community as well as my prior time served on the board can provide knowledge that will be beneficial as this small, wonderful store moves forward."
• Anne Cutler-Russo, Secretary (Athol) became involved with Quabbin Harvest a few years ago, first as a shopper and then as a volunteer. Anne and her husband have lived in the area for many years where they raised two daughters and steward their 10 acres of gardens, fields and forest. When asked to run for a position on the Board of Directors Anne realized that this was an opportunity to learn more about the store and it would be a way to give back to the community. She has enjoyed getting to know the staff, coop members, and other volunteers.
• Kelcie Hillard (Orange) - Kelcie has been farming since 2013, including owning and operating a farm here in Orange with her wife. She notes, "Farming has shaped how I think about food, business, and community. Although I’m shifting toward a less physically demanding career, I remain deeply invested in keeping our regional food system strong and connected. Serving on the board of Quabbin Harvest feels like a natural next step. I’m glad to offer my farming background, business planning experience, and practical problem-solving skills to the store. I value the opportunity to help support the co-op that plays such an important role in connecting local producers and our community."
• Seth Isman (Hadley) - A longtime Connecticut Valley resident, Seth has been involved with coops since 1972, when he was a Board Member of the Amherst Food Coop and the Yellow Sun Coop. More recently, he served as Bookkeeper of the Old Creamery Coop in Cummington and also owned and operated a retail store selling toys and children's clothing in Northampton for 27 years. He has been a member of Quabbin Harvest since its beginning and brings to the board expertise in financial management and financial information systems.
• Sandra Langmandel (Athol) - Sandra joined the Quabbin Harvest Board of Directors because of the many opportunities the co-op creates for our local food system, giving local farmers and vendors a place to sell their products at a fair price and allowing consumers to support local businesses. She is excited to learn and work on continuing all the great work the co-op does to support our local community.
• Cathy Stanton, Chair (Wendell) has returned to the board to help continue the unfinished work of setting the co-op on a firmer foundation for the future, as well as communicating with our community about why the challenging work of sustaining this kind of independent food business is so important for that future. Cathy is particularly hoping to work on strengthening the day-to-day operating systems, engaging more members more actively with the store, and building the board to ensure succession and continuity for the long haul.
• Eaddy Sutton (Orange) - Eaddy writes, "Quabbin Harvest is part of my regular routine, and I don't take that for granted — from the bulletin board to the prepared foods to the bulk tea, having this kind of community resource nearby genuinely matters to many of us. As a small business advisor and communications strategist with experience supporting nonprofits and independent businesses across New England, I'm eager to bring those skills to the work of the board. I'd love to contribute to the co-op's operations and marketing efforts and help Quabbin Harvest continue to grow."
• Nina Wellen, Treasurer (Orange) is one of the founding members of the co-op. Nina was looking for a place that would carry as much local food as possible and also have the convenience items she liked. Nina is hoping to help the co-op to continue to provide the community with fantastic local foods and to share a cooperative mindset with regards to food shopping.
• Nancy Wilson (Warwick) is a Realtor for Berkshire Hathaway Home Services serving the needs of Massachusetts home buyers and sellers for over 30 years. Nancy is passionate about life and has an adventurous spirit. She loves a good laugh with family and friends, trying out new recipes, enjoys reading and the Arts, creating inviting spaces using Feng shui and her home staging skills, traveling and caring for all kinds of animals. She loves a challenge and believes you're never too old to learn something new! She has been volunteering at the Co-op for several years now, including in the Community Garden.

Our board is elected democratically by member-owners each spring. If you are a member-owner interested in running for a seat on the board or making a suggestion for nomination, please email us.

Emeriti Board Members: Former board members who served three full two-year terms and have been awarded emeritus/emerita status in recognition of their contributions and valued experience.

• Amy Borezo
• Julie Davis
• MaryEllen Kennedy
• Pat Larson
• Mark Maynard
• Margot Parrot
• Ingrid Schatz
• Robin Shtulman

Partnerships

We partner with many area organizations working on expanding access to healthy food for our whole community. Find out more here.

Our building is owned by Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust. Like Quabbin Harvest, Mount Grace is committed to supporting the local food system and keeping area farms in operation. Learn more about their farmland protection program on their website.