We are happy to introduce the latest addition to the FVC staff, Katie Laird! Katie is a recent graduate from Tarleton State University and recently worked with Texas A&M AgriLife. As Program Manager, Katie is in charge of the 2501 AgroBridge grant and has been tasked with developing a Mentorship Program at FVC.
For this month, we are happy to feature Danielle Gent, owner of Full Stem Ahead Flower Farm. Danielle is a U.S. Navy veteran and became a Fellowship Fund recipient earlier this year, funded by Kubota Tractor Corporation. Her feature story is part of an ongoing commitment to showcasing Women of FVC as a part of International Year of the Woman Farmer.
We are happy to introduce FVC’s newest addition to the staff, Zachry Turnbo! Born and raised in Waco, TX, Zachry is a recent graduate from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Joining as Social Media Assistant, Zachry supports the Communications Team as FVC continues to provide the information needed for our Farmer Veterans to succeed.
Latunia Jeter, U.S. Army, joined the Farmer Veteran Coalition as a Veteran Service Provider. After 20 years of service, she is honored to work with veterans from many different service eras.
Amanda Moreland was born in Dallas, TX, and moved to Cypress when she was three. Before joining FVC, she worked in customer service and event planning. Amanda was
Experience as a former AgriLife extension agent in Texas and the spouse of an Army soldier provides special insight for Kloey Painter’s role as a Veteran Service Provider for FVC.
Mariel Kessenich Barreras is no stranger to a busy lifestyle. As a farmer and longtime Army spouse raising eight kids, she continues to assist others as a Veteran Service Provider with Farmer Veteran Coalition.
Louisiana native Chris Wright was used to being a part of a team during his years in the Air Force. He joined a new team with Farmer Veteran Coalition in January, becoming the nonprofit’s Fund Development Manager.
Ken Sury has nearly four decades of journalism experience that he brings to his job as communications specialist with FVC.
Army Veteran Lawrence Rhone serves Farmer Veteran Coalition as project manager, which aids Veterans in a variety of ways.
