This group is made up of locally focused restaurateurs, farmers and market owners. The Leadership Board will help make decisions and steer Real Local RVA.

Current Leadership

Rick Hood

Owner/Founder
Ellwood Thompson’s Local Market

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Donnie Caffery

Owner
Good Foods Grocery

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Sam Dortch

Co-Owner
Libbie Market

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Sally G. Schwitters

Executive Director
Tricycle Urban Ag

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Past Leadership

Michelle Williams

Co-Owner
Richmond Restaurant Group

Lee Gregory

Co-Owner
Southbound

Joe Sparatta

Co-Owner
Southbound