Kristina Rawson

Board Chair

Kristina moved to Westgate in 2015 and loves the neighborhood. She joined board around March 2020 because it's an amazing resource for the Hilltop. She wants to support the market in whatever way she can to help ensure local fresh produce was easily available.

Kristina works at Columbus College of Art & Design in their development department and teaches at Ohio Dominican University. She is also on the board of Summer Jam West and The Association of Fundraising Professionals- Central Ohio Chapter. She’s extremely passionate about art, conservation and gardening. In her free time, you can find her husband and their 5-year-old outside playing, hiking or traveling.

Molly Donavan

Vice Chair

Molly has called Westgate home since 2003. She was contacted by the founders, Ruth and Juliette, as they looked to expand the foundation of the market. In 2019, she joined the board because her background in operations and her belief in the potential of this neighborhood and the greater Hilltop fit perfectly with the market's mission. She has greatly enjoyed working with and getting to know the farmers and producers who work so hard to bring such amazing products to our community.

Molly stays pretty busy keeping up with two active and energized boys and her musician/teacher husband, Mark. She is also active on the boards of the Westgate Neighbors Association and the Westgate Elementary PTA. In her free time, she enjoys riding on the bike trails, being outside, and gardening.

Shannon Crouch

Treasurer

Shannon's journey to the Hilltop began in 2017, where she discovered a true sense of belonging through her volunteer work with the Westgate Farmer's Market. Hailing from a rural farm in Kentucky, Shannon initially engaged as a vendor, showcasing locally grown produce and fostering connections within the local community. Transitioning seamlessly between roles as a dedicated volunteer and an active board member has been a unique privilege for Shannon, particularly in the Westgate/Hilltop area, where consistent access to fresh food is not always a guaranteed amenity. This dual perspective allows Shannon to contribute meaningfully to both the market's operations and the community's well-being, embodying a commitment to enhancing the accessibility of fresh, local produce in the Westgate/Hilltop region.

Matt Smith

Marketing, Social Media & Website

Matt moved to Westgate in 2020 and joined the board in 2021 to get better acquainted with the Hilltop community and help increase food security and community resilience on the west side.

He brings his skills as a marketing and creative professional in the nonprofit space to the board and hopes to see it grow and continue to serve the community.

In his free time he enjoys preparing and sharing meals with family and friends, live music, and various creative pursuits.

Lucaas Secrist

Sponsorships

Lucaas Secrist is an Illinois native graduating from MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois, in 2020. He then received his JD from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law. Lucaas moved to Westgate in June of 2023 and immediately wanted to be involved more in the community. Lucaas has been involved in farmers markets and community outreach projects since 2015 and has a deep passion for supporting entrepreneurs and local food options. In his free time, Lucaas enjoys spending time outdoors with his dogs and fiancée, Georgia, finding good restaurants, and tinkering on projects.

Maddie Wilming

Market Programming

Maddie Wilming is Columbus born & raised and graduated from Ohio State in 2018 with her BA in Strategic Communications. She and her husband, Winfield, moved to Westgate in late 2022. Having grown up in Clintonville, she and her family always went to the farmers market on Saturday mornings. She joined the board to become more involved in the Westgate/Hilltop community as well as help to provide fresh, healthy food to those who may not have access to it otherwise.

She has worked in the community space professionally for a couple of years now, serving as a corporate community engagement lead, focused on programming and nonprofit support. She is currently in fundraising at Ohio State University.

In her free time, Maddie loves to be outside in any capacity - gardening, camping, walking, or simply lying in her backyard. She also cherishes time with her daughter, Eloise, whom she and Winfield welcomed in September of 2023.