About Us

Our Mission

To strengthen the New York State cheese community through education, outreach, and awareness.

Our Values

To support and empower our membership through networking, community connection, educational opportunities, and business resources.

Who We Serve

The New York State Cheese Council is a 501(c)(6) serving cheesemakers, farmers, retailers, distributors, educators, and the greater cheese community.

Who We Are

Rachel Banks, ACS CCP, President

Cheesemaker
Ordinary Farmstead

Emily Smith, Vice President

Plant Manager & Cheesemaker
Eden Valley Creamery

Molly Moffett, Secretary

Cheese Operations Manager
Oakfield Artisanal

Maria Marshall, Treasurer

Staff Accountant
Waschitz Pavloff, CPA LLP

Benoit Breal, Board Member

Owner
Saxelby Cheesemongers

Charles Carrier, Board Member

Vice President of Human Resources & Information Technology
Murray's Cheese

Pete Messmer, Board Member

Owner & Head Cheesemaker
Lively Run Dairy

Steve Messmer, Board Member

Owner
Lively Run Dairy

Sarah Simiele, ACS CCP, Board Member

Owner
The Curd Nerd