Matt Ewer and Beth Blessing, husband and wife, share equal passions for healthy community, nutrition education, sustainable farming, and food networks. After a short stint on the West Coast, they decided to move back home and put their experience to the test by starting their own food delivery business.
Matt Ewer
Owner, Matt Ewer, is from Marion, IN, and has a degree in Environmental Management from Indiana University. After graduating in 2000, Matt worked at Stranger’s Hill organic farm in Bloomington, IN for two seasons. Enjoying his experience in farming led Matt to Washington State for another learning experience in organics. While in Seattle for four years Matt was the General Manager of Full Circle Farm which was recently named “one of the most successful small farms in the country” by US news. Matt has experience in buying, growing, and selling large volumes of produce and natural products as well as marketing and managing a “growing” company.
Beth Blessing
Owner, Beth Blessing, is from Noblesville, IN, and has a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Indiana University and a Master of Science in Nutrition from Bastyr University. After graduating from Bastyr, she worked as a nutrition educator for Washington State University King County Extension’s Food $ense Program. While at Food $ense, she co-authored nutrition education curriculum. Now she is the on-site Nutritionist and a Food Service instructor at The Chef’s Academy, the Indiana Business College’s culinary school. Get her nutrition tips and recipes each week on our Healthy Times Blog.
Brandon Hamilton
Farm to Kitchen Foods Executive Chef Brandon Hamilton is from Ft. Wayne, IN, and has a degree in Culinary Arts from The Chef’s Academy. Chef Brandon received a presidential scholarship to attend The Chef’s Academy and was valedictorian of the 2008 graduating class. Brandon has been in the kitchen all of his life and has served as the Executive Chef at 14 West, Traders Point Creamery, and the Malibu Grill. Brandon’s expertise in the kitchen is matched by his passion for local and healthy foods. His creativity and culinary technique makes for local foods that are out of this world!
Michelle Hamilton
Business Development Manager, Michelle Hamilton is from Marion, IN, and graduated from the Kelley School of Business with a concentration in entrepreneurship. She has tremendous leadership and organizational skills. Michelle heads our HR and Accounting Departments. She also manages our customer service staff and assists with marketing plans, website development, and long term logistics. Michelle is a true talent and we enjoy the passion and work ethic she brings with her each day.
David Blessing
Operations Manager and Head of Purchasing, David Blessing, is from Noblesville, IN. In a nutshell, David’s job is to make sure that food shows up, gets into the magic bins, and makes it to our customers’ front doors- easier said than done. Green B.E.A.N. Delivery works more than 30 vendors a week, mostly small businesses located in Indiana. David also has special skills in mechanics. He teams up with Matt on special projects around the warehouse like installing our walk-in refrigerators and freezers. He also keeps our vehicles maintained and running properly. David is a “Jack of All Trades” and our “get ‘er done” guy.
John Freeland
General Manager John Freeland is from Ft. Wayne, IN, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Continuing Studies from Indiana University. John has been a resident of Cincinnati for many years, and has experience in community organization, management and logistics. He oversees all Green B.E.A.N. Delivery operations in Cincinnati, working side by side with Ohio River Valley food producers and artisans every day. John also helps Green B.E.A.N. Delivery with systems development, long term goals and strategies of the company. He has been a dear friend of both owners for over a decade and was hand selected to run our Cincinnati operations due to his tireless work ethic and passion for local and unique foods!
Our Warehouse Team
Phil Shellhaas – General Manager
Keith Waters – Produce Manager
Eric Sherrill – Grocery, Meat, and Dairy Manager
Justin Swim – Production Manager
Joe O’Brien – Prep Manager
Greg Matheis – Delivery Manager
Jake Vince – Produce Fridge Manager
The Green B.E.A.N. Warehouse Crew: Nick Pastrick, Matt Salaz, Alex Scaletta, Matt Schnell, Jerod Kienitz, Adam Joyce, Kris Huntley, Nate Hair, Lee Glasscock, Eric Doyle, Tyler Cannon, Mitch Behrends, Jake Barrett, Stephen Bolner, Josh Childress, Tara Fox
Our Delivery Team
The Green B.E.A.N. Delivery Crew: Malcolm Johnson, Brandon Lawhorn, Jason Smith, Garrett Trees, Jimimac Wallace, Evan Winkler, Mark McDonald, Marcus Mobley, Mike Marrucci, Mike Block, Stephen Bolner, Kevin Bonner, Tim Castner, Josh Orr, Will Lutz
Our Administrative Team
Nicole Dunnan- Office Manager
Lindsey Raines - Office Lead
Brianna Muir-Administrative Assistant
Deborah Duchmann-Customer Service
Thank You, Green B.E.A.N. Delivery Team Members – You are the best in the Midwest!
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