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We Run on Cooperative Values

We are a collective of individuals united in a common goal of promoting opportunity in the local food system. We run on cooperative values, which emphasize self-responsibility, democracy, equality, solidarity, ethical values, honesty, and social responsibility.

Our Board of Directors.

Our board members serve on various sub-committees surrounding the various operations of CLiCK, however, you do not have to be a board member to sit on a committee.  Our committees consist of Executive Committee, Grant Committee, Fundraising Committee, Building Committee, Education Committee and the Finance Committee.

Mark Light 

Board President

Mark is the Senior Vice President and Chief Banking Officer for Jewett City Savings Bank. In his role Mark is responsible for the Commercial Lending and Retail Banking teams.  A resident of East Hampton, CT Mark  has over 30 years of experience throughout all different areas of banking.  Mark is a veteran of the US Navy and graduated or Windham High School.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Eastern Connecticut State University and a Master's of Business Administration from the University of Connecticut.

In addition to his service to the banking community, Mark serves as Willimantic Renaissance's Treasurer, and is a board member for Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region.

Dale Rodgers

Treasurer

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Dale Rodgers is the Founder and Principal of DBR Solutions LLC, a business advisory firm providing bookkeeping, financial management, and operational support to both for-profit and nonprofit organizations across a wide range of industries. He brings extensive experience in accounting, operations, and nonprofit management, with a focus on improving efficiency, compliance, and long-term sustainability.

Dale serves in leadership and advisory roles within the local business and nonprofit community, including board service with organizations focused on economic development, food access, and entrepreneurial growth throughout Eastern Connecticut.

Doug Crane

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Doug is a CLiCK business member, and is the creator and owner of Dragon’s Blood Elixir, an award winning hot sauce brand.

Mike Puglisi Ph.D

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Dr. Mike Puglisi is a professor at UConn in the Department of Nutritional Sciences and is  the Director for the  Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) for Connecticut.

Kelly Caisse

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Kelly is a CLiCK business member and Farmer. She is the creator and owner of KD Crop Farms where she grows and preserves various pickle and jam products.

Sherry Perkins

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Sherry Perkins is a Mansfield resident. and an expert in the non-profit world. She is the fund development specialist for Access Community Action Agency based  here in Willimantic.She utiliizes her professional background to support CLiCKs fundrasing initiatives.

Mike Tules

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Mike, an integral figure in CLiCK's building committee, leads the charge in expanding the kitchen to solidify its role as a vital food hub. Leveraging his background as an engineer and contractor, Mike brings extensive experience in both agriculture and the food industry

Christos Provistalis 

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Christos, a Willimantic native and owner of Pleasant Pizza, doubles as the acclaimed motivational speaker behind Christos Speaks. He is invited all over New England to speak to various organizations about service. 

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