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
- Recipe Development Specialist & Caves Manager
- Eden Valley Creamery
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
Julie Meyers, Community Outreach Specialist/Board Member
- Attorney
- Cheesemaker
Charles Carrier, Board Member
- Vice President of Human Resources & Information Technology
- Murray's Cheese
Fred Koeck, Board Member
- Senior Vice President of Sales.
- Yancey's Fancy
Pete Messmer, Board Member
- Owner & Head Cheesemaker
- Lively Run Dairy
Steve Messmer, Board Member
- Owner
- Lively Run Dairy
Angie Romero, Social Media & Content Creator
- Cheesemonger
- The Curd Nerd Syracuse