Elizabeth Gibson

Saturday, December 2, 2017

Elizabeth comes to the league with a tenured career in human resources in the restaurant and healthcare fields. She has lived in many places (including other countries) but has always loved the beach and is excited to call Charleston her home. She holds 2 bachelor’s degrees from Duquesne University in International Business and Spanish and earned her Master’s in Business Administration from Kansas State University. In her free time, she loves spending time with…

Paul Haire

Saturday, December 2, 2017

Paul is originally from upstate South Carolina but has called Charleston home since 2001. His deep passion for connecting people and food led him to work in the food and beverage industry and grocery retail for over 20 years before joining the team at GrowFood Carolina. In his spare time, Paul enjoys listening to and playing music, exploring new recipes and restaurants, and spending time with his family.

Alexander Keesler

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Alex joined the GrowFood Carolina team in 2023 as the Sales and Marketing Assistant after graduating college with goals to work in conservation. He quickly resonated with GrowFood’s ambition to sustain communities by bringing in local produce and donating to food banks and school programs. Alex has familial roots in Italy, where he has visited often and been inspired firsthand by values of cultivating local, healthy, and holistic food. His role at GrowFood shares…

Anna Kimelblatt

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

In late 2024, Anna Kimelblatt joined the team as the Communities & Transportation Program Director, taking the next step in her conservation career. She moved to the Lowcountry in 2015 after graduating from the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts and became a supporter of the Conservation League soon after, following statewide efforts while she attended graduate school at the College of Charleston. Her favorite thing about working for the…

Austin Lucas

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Austin is originally from Hagerstown, Maryland. He attended Johnson & Wales College of Culinary Arts in Charlotte, North Carolina. After a decade in the Outer Banks and working with World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms in Hawaii, he moved to Charleston to further his culinary aspirations. Austin is excited to continue learning more about Lowcountry produce and striving to get more local food on local menus. When he’s not working, Austin…

Chris Maksymowski

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Matt Mays

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Grant McClure

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Grant McClure is from Charleston, South Carolina. He holds an undergraduate degree from Wofford College in English & Environmental Studies. He received his Master’s Degree in Wildlife & Fisheries Resources from Clemson in May 2022. Grant currently resides in Beaufort, SC where he enjoys fly fishing and spending time outside with his family.

Benton Montgomery

Monday, November 27, 2017

Hailing from Newberry, SC, Benton is a proud USC graduate, veteran of the music industry, WWOOFer in Costa Rica, and the hardest working man in local produce. Benton is committed to supporting local growers and providing high quality products to our customers.

Tyquan Morton

Sunday, November 26, 2017

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