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 – Founding Member

Owner/Founder
Ellwood Thompson’s Local Market

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Donnie Caffery – Founding Member

Owner
Good Foods Grocery

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Sam Dortch – Founding Member

Co-Owner
Libbie Market

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Sally G. Schwitters

Executive Director
Tricycle Urban Ag

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Learn more about our history and past Leadership here.