Board & Staff

EXECUTIVE BOARD

President — Peter Whitman
Peter and his wife Diane own and operate The Mission Farm located in Wakefield. They raise and direct market pastured beef, lamb, pork, poultry, eggs and produce from the farm and through a CSA. They offer educational visits to school children as well as agriculture students from URI.

Vice President — Martha Neale
Martha grew up on a dairy farm in North Kingstown and now operates Windmist Farm in Jamestown with her husband George and their family. They are committed to providing their community with a healthy and safe source of meats from animals that have been raised naturally. They sell from the farm and at various farmers markets. Martha has been involved with RI Raised since the beginning and has served as secretary for the last eight years.

Secretary — Terrie Oatley
Terrie lives in Exeter with her husband and 3 children. They raise and show Belted Galloways, Maine Anjou and Chi crosses around New England. Their kids also raise beef for the Eastern States 4-H sale every year. Terrie is the Beef Superintendent with the 4-H Beef program at Eastern States. Terrie has been with RIRLA since its beginning.

Treasurer —  Sherry Griffiths
Sherrie and her husband, Jared, operate Griffiths and Sons Farm in Foster, RI, where they raise beef cattle to be sold as custom cut. Sherry was active in FFA and 4-H  growing up. Sherry is one of the original members of RIRLA and a long-serving Board member.

Executive Director/Association Coordinator — Heidi Quinn
Heidi grew up on a small beef farm in Richmond. With the help of their two daughters, Heidi and her husband, Neil, raise several beef to direct market annually, as well as turkeys and layers. A former teacher, Heidi is an active volunteer in FFA, helping guide young farmers toward success in sustainable agriculture. As Association Coordinator, Heidi is the person you speak to by phone or email to schedule your animal processing, as well as handling membership services, record keeping and general questions about everything.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS