Meet our Volunteer Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Pamela Werther, President
Allison Jeffrey, Vice President
Allie Jeffery is the Associate Director of Research Cohorts for Legacy Health Endowment and EMC Health Foundation, where she works alongside nonprofit organizations in Merced and Stanislaus Counties to improve food insecurity, health, and mental health access. Allie has a BS in Psychology and a Master's in Business Administration. She has dedicated her career to working with and volunteering for nonprofit organizations. Allie is the current Advisory Board Chair for the Stanislaus County Emergency Food and Shelter Program, a Turlock Unified School District Superintendent's Advisory Panel Representative, a City of Turlock Community Block Development Grant Committee member, and a former Parks, Arts and Recreation Commissioner. She serves as Vice President for the Kiwanis of Greater Turlock. Allie is a proud mom to two teenage daughters who grew up spending Saturday mornings at the Turlock Certified Farmer's Market. She's excited to share her love of the market and our local growers and vendors with more of the community.
Brandon Follett, Treasurer
Brandon has been involved with TCFM since the very beginning and served as the first market manager in 2010. With a background in marketing and a vision for developing strategic growth, Brandon cultivated relationships with vendors, sponsors, city and county personnel, and community members to help establish the market. In 2012, after completing his MBA at Stanislaus State, Brandon became a member of the TCFM Board of Directors, where he has served as President and Treasurer. He is proud to have instilled a love for the market in his three young children and focuses on creating a fun and safe environment for families. Professionally, Brandon works in sales at Hilmar Cheese Company.
George Kapor, Secretary
George and his wife Patty operate a small farm between Turlock and Hilmar called Pageo Lavender Farm. He has been involved with TCFM since it was first organized in 2010 and is a weekly vendor at the market as well as the Modesto Certified Farmers Market. George has been on the board of TCFM since it began and brings a strong vendor perspective. George has been instrumental in helping build a local, sustainable, and community-based farmers’ market.
Hailey (Kellstrom) Hall
Hailey (Kellstrom) Hall is the owner/operator of Soaps by Hailey, which features handmade bath and body products. She started her business in her kitchen when she was 13. Her love for producing high-quality products to customers led to her community involvement in TCFM. She has participated in the TCFM board since 2016. Hailey is proud to be a graduate of Stanislaus State.
Richard Wallace
Richard is a professor at Stanislaus State in cultural anthropology. He brings a global perspective to the market with experience from around the world including South America. He has been a supporter of the market from the first season of the market. His students have also played an important role in the market, often conducting research and surveys at the market to gain insights on customer behavior and vendor feedback.
Forrest White
Forrest has been a faithful market supporter since the very first season. He has been dedicated to the community for over 30 years and served as a Council Member of the Turlock City Council. Professionally, Forrest retired as C.E.O. of the San Joaquin County Fair where he worked for 25 years.
Anne Piccirillo
Anne Picirillo is the owner-operator of Athena’s Gift Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which offers locally grown and pressed extra virgin olive oil. She has farmed olive trees in Gustine since 2004. Anne has been a vendor since the inception of TCFM and is a charter board member who also serves on the board of the Merced Certified Farmers Market. She is extremely proud of what TCFM has become and brings an important perspective, as well as dedication, for locally grown and produced goods at farmers’ markets.