Leadership

Sarah Zeidler

Chief Executive Officer

Bio to Come

Carla Beste

Chief Financial Officer

What you do in your spare time: Spend time with family and friends.

Favorite Produce Item: I love all kinds of peppers! It’s always a flavor adventure.

Lindsey Murphy

Director of Health ProgramsLindseyMu@proteusinc.net

What you do in your spare time: I enjoy reading biographies and going for walks with my dog, Gus.

Favorite Produce Item: Cantaloupe – it reminds me of spending time with my grandparents in the summer

Patrick Taggart

Director of Operational EfficiencyPatrickT@proteusinc.net

Favorite Proteus Memory: I have always enjoyed the AFOP Conference trips to Washington, D.C. This produces a chance to work with staff in all three states, meet our state representatives and enjoy the history of the city.

Favorite Produce Item: Mulberries from a wild tree

Emily Mendez

Director of DevelopmentEmilyMe@proteusinc.net

What you do in your spare time: I love spending time with my husband, our kids, and our extended family. We go on family bike rides, watch movies, play cards, and eat tacos. We also have a dog and a cat that keep us busy and feeling loved!

Favorite Produce Item: My favorite is watermelon. In the hot summer, there is nothing more refreshing than watermelon that has been chilling in the fridge. And watermelon agua fresca is delicious too!