Our Leadership

Charles is a Dallas native and resident in the Dallas Farmers Market area. He started working in downtown Dallas in 1999 in the Financial Services and Technology industries. and now works as a Transportation & Logistics consultant, most recently focused on downtown traffic-reduction, wayfinding, and parking strategies as part of the delivery of the AT&T Discovery District project. Charles has volunteered in various capacities at the Bridge of North Texas since 2011.

David is a resident in the Dallas Farmers Market area, professional photographer and leader of the non-profit, To Be Like Me. David likes to stay active in the community as a member of organizations like Toastmasters International, the National Stuttering Association, and the occasional volleyball league.

Incumbent FMSA board member and resident of the Dallas Farmers Market area, Jody has over 25 years of experience in the field of film, broadcasting and advertising for companies such as Disney and General Motors. Jody also serves as chairperson of a local addiction recovery organization and has been in that role for the past 9 years, and has dedicated some 15 years in sponsoring women’s recovery from addiction.

Mark is an incumbent board member and a founding member of the FMSA. Mark’s family has operated Ruibal’s Plants at the Dallas Farmers Market since 1984 and he is involved in all aspects of the business.

Resident of the Dallas Farmers Market area, Barbara left her role as an Executive Recruiter to become a Creative Party Influencer & Founder at PaperGeenius which is located in the Harvest Lofts building at the Dallas Farmers Market.

Resident of the Dallas Farmers Market area, Levi practices architecture as an Associate and graphic designer at GFF in uptown Dallas. Levi has been instrumental in the re-design and implementation of the FMSA website.

Susie is the Executive Director at GROW North Texas, which is a local non-profit that works to create a sustainable and secure regional food system. They have programs that encourage economic opportunities for farmers and food producers, support equitable access to healthy, nutritious food and strengthen sustainable agriculture. Susie is the owner and operator of Market Provisions located inside the Market.