Meet Our Team

The INFRA team is full of dedicated professionals from the natural foods industry and beyond. From the member-facing field staff to the tech wizards behind the scenes, our team’s diverse expertise helps us serve our members and collaborate with valued partners. Together, we drive forward INFRA’s mission of strengthening our members through collaboration to forge a sustainable future.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors has been an integral part of INFRA since our founding in 2005. Representing a wide range of store formats and regions, our member-led board aims to represent and uplift the diverse needs and perspectives of our membership while shaping the future of our cooperative.

2025–2026 Board of Directors

Emily Kanter

Chair

Emily is a Second-Generation Co-Owner and CEO of Cambridge Naturals in Cambridge and Boston, MA. Cambridge Naturals has been a member of INFRA since 2013.

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John Wood

Vice Chair

John is the Owner Operator of The Green Grocer in Portsmouth, RI. The Green Grocer has been an INFRA Member since 2013.

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Sasha Galitzki

Treasurer

Sasha is the Strategy, Finance, & Marketing Manager of New Moon Natural Foods in Tahoe City and Truckee, CA. New Moon Natural Foods joined INFRA in 2013.

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Summer Auerbach

Secretary

Summer is the CEO of Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Markets & Wellness Center. Rainbow Blossom has been an INFRA Member since 2005 and now has four locations in Louisville, KY, and a fifth in New Albany, IN.

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Drew Alexander

Director

Drew is the Owner of Cornucopia Natural Foods in Sayville, NY, which has been a member of INFRA since 2009.

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Wayne Isaacson

Director

Wayne is the Owner of A Clean Plate Local & Organic Grocery in Menahga, MN. A Clean Plate has been an INFRA Member since 2018.

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Randall Owczarzak

Director

Randall (Randy) is the Chief Operating Officer at East Bay Natural Grocers in Alameda and Castro Valley, CA. East Bay joined INFRA in 2010.

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Laughing Water

Director

Laughing is the Owner of Real Food Market + Deli in Helena, MT. Real Food Market + Deli has been an INFRA Member since 2005.

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Coleen Noel

Director

Coleen is the Owner of Diane's Natural Market & Sunflower Health Foods located in Florida. The stores have been with INFRA since 2022.

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Emily Chase

Director

Emily is the Co-Owner of Chase's Market in Ontario, OR. Chase's Market joined INFRA in 2014.

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Adam Williams

Director

Adam is the CFO of The Turnip Truck Natural Market in Nashville, TN. The Turnip Truck joined INFRA in 2010.

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Leadership Team

INFRA’s Leadership Team is dedicated to driving our mission forward, ensuring that independent natural food retailers thrive in their communities. With expertise spanning operations, marketing, supply agreements, and member support, our team works collaboratively to provide strategic direction, foster partnerships, and deliver impactful programs.

Pat Sheridan

President & CEO

psheridan@infretailers.com
(651) 888-4543

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Danelle Rydel

VP, Member Success

drydel@infretailers.com
(651) 888-4732

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Jen LaValley

Jennifer LaValley

VP, Finance & Administration

jlavalley@infretailers.com
(651) 888-4700

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Nick Auzenne

Director of Purchasing

nauzenne@infretailers.com
(651) 888-4709

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Angela Bozo

Director of Member Programs

abozo@infretailers.com
(651) 888-4737

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Michele Lamppa

Director of People & Culture

mlamppa@infretailers.com
(651) 888-4716

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Dale Carlson

Director of Technology

dcarlson@infretailers.com
(651) 888-4726

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Meggie Smith

Director of Marketing & Communications

msmith@infretailers.com
(651) 888-4731

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Jason Brainerd

Director of Member Success

jbrainerd@infretailers.com
(651) 477-0812

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Join Our Team

Want to make a real impact in the natural food industry? At INFRA, we're on a mission to build a just and sustainable food system while empowering independent retailers to thrive. If you're passionate about this work and have experience in the natural food space, we’d love to have you on board.

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