United. On Purpose.
Who We Are
The people behind Gold Country Food Hub bring different experiences, skills and perspectives to our work, contributing their time and talents to advance our mission and strengthen our regional food system.
Leadership
Tammi Riedl
Founder & Executive Director
Tammi Riedl is the founder and Executive Director of Gold Country Food Hub, bringing experience across business development, finance, technology, marketing, operations and agriculture to her work building a stronger regional food system. Her hands-on experience developing markets, working with producers, and building the systems and infrastructure needed to move local and regionally produced food has shaped GCFH’s practical, purpose-driven approach. She leads the organization’s strategy, program development and operations, with a focus on strengthening relationships, expanding market opportunities and building long-term capacity within the regional food system.
The Team
Our team manages the day-to-day logistics that move food through GCFH’s programs, from receiving, food safety and quality assurance to order preparation, routing, transportation and delivery. Their work keeps our warehouse organized, orders moving efficiently, and producers and customers connected through reliable service and careful handling every step of the way.
Bruce Waln serves as President of Gold Country Food Hub, bringing experience in technology, business, leadership and community service to the organization. An active contributor to GCFH’s work, Bruce works closely with organizational leadership on strategy, planning and implementation, while also applying his technology expertise to strengthen the systems that support the organization’s programs and operations. He regularly lends a hand wherever needed, including supporting weekly operations of the Real Food Farmers Market. His practical approach, experience and commitment to the mission help move ideas into action and strengthen GCFH’s capacity to serve the regional food system.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bruce Waln
Board President
Sherri W. Mac Millan, MPH, NBC-HWC
Board Director
Sherri Mac Millan serves on the Board of Directors of Gold Country Food Hub, bringing more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit development, strategic planning and advocacy, with expertise in public health, nutrition and health coaching. She currently works as a Lifestyle Coach and Nutrition Specialist at Chapa-De Indian Health, supporting patients in making lifestyle changes that improve health and wellbeing. Her connection to GCFH began through the Healthy Groceries program and grew into a commitment to supporting the organization’s broader mission. As a Director, Sherri brings a thoughtful perspective to governance, encouraging careful consideration of organizational sustainability, capacity and the wellbeing of the people behind the work.
ADVISORY BOARD
Bill Gaffney
Board Advisor
Bill Gaffney serves as an Advisor to Gold Country Food Hub, bringing more than 45 years of experience in design, project management, construction and sustainability-focused development. As owner of Passion 4 Design, he has led farm, commercial kitchen and restaurant projects incorporating innovative and environmentally conscious building practices, following a career managing complex capital projects and facilities improvements for organizations including Huntington Memorial Hospital, the City of Pasadena, Cornell University and public school systems. A Cornell graduate with extensive engineering training, Bill also brings a strong interest in sustainable agriculture and community wellbeing. As an Advisor, he contributes strategic insight and practical guidance to Board discussions, helping GCFH evaluate opportunities, solve problems and build long-term organizational capacity.
VOLUNTEERS
Our volunteers contribute their time, skills and expertise throughout GCFH, supporting grant development and fundraising, creative and technical projects, community events and outreach, program logistics and farmers market operations, as well as serving in board and advisory roles. These in-kind contributions strengthen GCFH and extend what we are able to accomplish through our programs and work.
