Staff Leadership
Board of Directors
Debra Houghtaling
President & CEO
Lisa Swanson
Wallace Farm Site/Gift Shop Manager
Garden Production Manager
Ann Taylor
Vice-President, Marketing & Development
Katie Porter
Wallace House Chef/Food Programs Manager
currently open
Wallace House Site/Programs Manager
currently open
Wallace Farm Chef/Food Programs Manager
Chair: Jeff Wallace, retired English & creative writing teacher (2023)
Vice Chair: Rachel Binning, Corteva Agriscience (2025)
Secretary: Aubrey Alvarez, Eat Greater Des Moines (2025)
Treasurer: Christine Augustine, Canterbury Enterprises (2025)
Jane Hatfield Anchustegui, retired middle school teacher (2023)
Sarah Bunch, Granular Ag (2023)
Nicholas Devereux, Wings Aviation (2023)
Jay Howe, Olesen Law firm, retired (2023)
Jim Hoyt, GROWMARK, Inc., retired (2024)
Amara Huffine, Madison County Chamber of Commerce (2025)
Marion James, James Law Office (2024)
Barb Kalbach, Madison Co. Hospital, retired (2024)
David Wallace Murray, American Clean Power Association (2024)
Karla Walsh, wellness, food & lifestyle writer (2025)
Michelle Wilson, Southwest Iowa Workforce Development (2024)