Meet the Team

Refresh Appalachia Team

Refresh Appalachia, a program of Coalfield Development, is dedicated to developing, shaping, and supporting the regenerative and sustainable agriculture sector in Central Appalachia. Through its efforts, the team fosters economic opportunities while promoting environmental stewardship in the region.

Lydia A. Cyrus, MFA

FARM TO INSTITUTION COORDINATOR

Adam Hudson

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE

Elice Hunley, M.S.

CREW CHIEF, REFRESH APPALACHIA

Shelly Keeney

REGIONAL FOOD COORDINATOR

Robert Trombley

SALES & LOGISTICS REPRESENTATIVE

CJ Hardwick

DELIVERY DRIVER

Kelsey Mills

AGRICULTURE SUPPORT COORDINATOR

Carlos Berry

ASSISTANT CREW CHIEF, REFRESH APPALACHIA

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