Local Farms. Local Food. Local Impact.
Gold Country Food HUB is a nonprofit organization working to strengthen the local food system across Placer, Nevada, and El Dorado Counties. We connect small farms with schools, food banks and community partners to ensure everyone has access to fresh, healthy, locally produced food—while supporting the people who grow it.
The Team
Tammi Riedl
Founder & Executive Director
Tammi Riedl is dedicated to strengthening our local food system by supporting producers and expanding both retail and wholesale distribution channels that bring clean, healthy food to our communities. With an entrepreneurial background spanning Finance, Technology, Marketing and Farming, Tammi brings a uniquely comprehensive skill set to the business development, operations, and leadership of the food hub. She actively engages in food system workshops, events and partnerships to deepen her expertise, collaborate with industry peers and build meaningful relationships.
Bruce Waln
Board President
Bruce Waln serves as Board President of Gold Country Food HUB, bringing a deep commitment to land stewardship, technical innovation, and community service. With a background in architectural leadership at Intuit and long-standing involvement with Placer Land Trust and BriarPatch Co-op, Bruce has helped guide the Hub’s mission to connect local farms with families and institutions. As a founding board member, his strategic insight and collaborative spirit continue to support the Hub’s growth and its vision for a more resilient, equitable regional food system.
Sherri Mac Millan
Board Member
Sherri W. Mac Millan is a Lifestyle Coach and Nutrition Specialist at Chapa-De Indian Health with 15+ years of experience in nonprofit development and health advocacy. She supports patients through individual coaching and group classes and has led efforts to expand access to fresh food in underserved communities. Sherri holds an MPH focused on Complementary and Alternative Medicine, is a National Board Certified Health Coach, and volunteers with The Forgotten Soldier Program. She is a proud mother of five.
Bill Gaffney
Advisor
Bill Gaffney is a veteran design and project management professional with over 45 years of experience leading complex construction, sustainability-focused development, and facilities upgrades. As owner of Passion 4 Design, he has overseen major farm, commercial kitchen, and restaurant projects, integrating innovative and environmentally conscious building practices. Bill previously held key roles with Huntington Memorial Hospital, the City of Pasadena, Cornell University, and public school systems, managing multimillion-dollar capital projects and code compliance. A Cornell graduate with extensive engineering training, he is also dedicated to sustainable agriculture, youth development, and community wellness.
