Meet our team

Eric Besecker
Co-General Manager
Buyer / Culinary Manager
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Amrita Parry
Co-General Manager
Produce & Bulk Manager
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Sandy Bettis
Office Manager
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Sandy comes to us from a long stint with the State of Vermont. After retirement, she decided that she would like to still work part time. She lives in Middlesex with her Chow Chow named Rainey and her son, Mike, and his dog, Boo.
Why do you enjoy working at the Co-op?
Being surrounded by good food and friendly people.
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“life is a joke and all things show it – I thought so once and now I know it.”
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Anything by Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King.
What do you enjoy doing when not at the Co-op?
I love to eat out and travel.

Addie Baranyay
Associate/Customer Service Representative
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This is Addie’s first job.
Why do you enjoy working at the Co-op?
I love all of my coworkers and everyone was very welcoming and accepting when I first started.
Favorite Quote:
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind won’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” ~ Bernard M. Baruch
Favorite Books/Podcasts:
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
The Shining by Stephen King
… all of the Harry Potter books
What do you enjoy doing when not at the Co-op?
I enjoy drawing and playing the ukulele. I also enjoy spending time with my family and a few close friends.

Muirin Calhoun
Associate/Customer Service Representative
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Debra Farawell
Associate/Customer Service Representative
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Mai Lyon
Associate/Customer Service Representative
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Adelle MacDowell
Associate/Customer Service Representative
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