GRRO's team is led by our founders, Henry and Ardis Crews. Their tireless leadership shows their deep commitment to the community, and their fun approach to this serious work draws volunteers and participants, alike.
The organization's board of directors is comprised of community members who also play an active role in various aspects of the work.
Ardis Crews
Henry Crews
GRRO Founders
Ardis is the farmer in the family
Henry is the Executive Director of GRRO
Board of Directors
Col. Archie B. Taylor, Jr. (U.S. Army, Ret.)
Chairperson
Chairman, Vance County Commissioners
Henderson, NC
Logan Darensburg III
Treasurer
Certified Public Accountant
Henderson, NC
Rev. Dr. David Vellenga
Secretary
Pastor, Nutbush Presbyterian Church
Henderson, NC
Marion Barnes
Member
Retired Pharmaceutical Supervisor
Greenville, NC
Eva Clayton
Member
Retired Congresswoman
Warrenton, NC
Dr. Shauna L. Guthrie
Member
Medical Director, Granville/Vance Health Dept.
Henderson, NC
Joshua Humphreys, PhD
Member
President & Senior Fellow, Croatan Institute
Durham, NC
Fred Johnson
Member
Asst. Professor, Duke Family Medicine & Community Health
Durham, NC
Seth Saeugling
Member
Rural Opportunity, Inc.
Rocky Mount, NC
Monica Satterwhite
Member
Workforce Development
Oxford, NC
Walter Smith
Member
Retired Director Farm Service Agency
Bertie County
Grace Summers
Member
Small Farm Outreach Agent, VA State Univ.
Greensboro, NC
Delores Talley
Member
Educator
Henderson, NC
Doris Terry Williams
Member
Educator
Warrenton, NC
Linden Thayer
Member
Dir. Research + Innovation, Food Insight Group
Raleigh, NC