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.
For FVC Director of Operations Nick Flanigan, the two more important groups of people in this nation are Veterans and agricultural producers.
Chisa Brigham brings her expertise in the education world, a love of agriculture, and a military upbringing to her role as program coordinator at the national office of Farmer Veteran Coalition.
Kate Bowen has been heavily involved with Farmer Veteran Coalition for a decade, but she stepped into an even larger role in April as project manager with the national office.
Abbie Earp is FVC’s Program Coordinator, making sure the Fellowship Fund and Homegrown By Heroes programs run smoothly.
DeShauna Hollie grew up in Texas and is a native Wacoan. She moved away to attend college in Illinois at Greenville College where she studied History and Political Science.
