Judy St Leger, President
Judy St. Leger is a sheep farmer. She was a friend of Skip since the day she and her husband Marc arrived in Stone Arabia. She loves farming, farm animals, historic barns and agricultural equipment.
Vance Heroth, Vice President
Vance Heroth is a life-long resident of Stone Arabia. He is a fan of local history and a collector of local artifacts and items of historical value. He is a regular at the Fort Plain historical round table.
Olaf Janson, Secretary
Olaf's bio blurb
Todd Bradt, Treasurer
Todd Bradt is a local contractor and supervisor for the Town of Ephratah. He is a long-time collector of historic artifacts with a strong interest and knowledge in the weapons of the revolutionary war.
Abby Crester, member at large
Abby's bio blurb
Chris Dingus, member at large
Chris Dingus and Brittany Vock came to us as a set. They are the farmers next door. With a background in the not-for-profit world, they bring us hope and baked goods on a regular basis. They run an Air B&B from their farm. It's a great place for folks to stay if they are taking classes at the KIlts Farm.
Rabbit Goody, board member at large
Rabbit Goody is an internationally-known textile historian, researcher, lecturer and teacher, and owner of Thistle Hill Weavers
Myra Heroth, member at large
Myra Heroth has worked in the agriculture field for 25 years. She is a Business owner and has been self employed in multiple businesses. Myra was a friend of Skip Barshied for 35 years. She shared many stories and enjoyed collecting with him. She is a supporter of Kilts Farm and hoping to help it grow
Steve Mankowski, member at large
Steve has been working in the field of Living History for over 40 years, from Genesee Country Museum to Colonial Williamsburg. He is one of 4 Partners with Ore Dog Productions LLC, making documentary films on iron smelting and Blacksmithing , founded in 2012Steve has been teaching and demonstrating traditional Blacksmithing around the country for many years. His hobbies include ,gardening , block printing, hiking and Kilts Farm.
Gwen Miner, board member at large
Gwen Miner has over 30 years of experience in the field of Living History. She has been involved in all levels of the field. Currently, she works freelance, teaching Open Hearth Cooking and part-time at a financial institution.
Gwen brings to the Kilts Farm Board her general experience managing staff, budgets and interpretation. While working in the field she developed and implemented a variety of educational programs designed to engage visitors and volunteers.
Brittany Vock, member at large
Chris Dingus and Brittany Vock came to us as a set. They are the farmers next door. With a background in the not-for-profit world, they bring us hope and baked goods on a regular basis. They run an Air B&B from their farm. It's a great place for folks to stay if they are taking classes at the KIlts Farm.
Zip, not really on the board
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