Jim Fullmer, Co-Director
Email: Jim@Demeter-USA.org
Jim has been Executive Director of Demeter since 2004.  Graduating with a B.S. in Horticulture from Oregon State University, Jim has been a hands-on Biodynamic® farmer for 25 years and currently resides with his family on their Demeter Certified Biodynamic farm, the Hoskins Berry Farm, in Kings Valley Oregon.  Jim brings a wealth of experience as a previous consultant for both Biodynamic and organic farming and processing operations, along with multiple years engaged as an independent Organic inspector and consultant.  This has placed Jim at the forefront of the industry, working with the original organic certifiers in the US, as well as numerous well-established certifiers throughout the world.  Jim’s global immersion into organic and Biodynamic agriculture has taken him on travels beyond the USA and Europe, including Indonesia, China, Russia, Mexico, and Central America.

Elizabeth Candelario, Co-Director
Email: Elizabeth@Demeter-USA.org
Elizabeth joined Demeter in January 2008 as a seasoned marketing professional, with 25 years experience in marketing, business development, and non-profit management.  She also serves as Board President for Demeter’s accredited organic certifier Stellar Certification Services.  Elizabeth first became interested in Biodynamic farming while Marketing Director at Quivira Vineyards, when the wine estate transitioned from conventional to Biodynamic farming. She was so inspired by that experience she joined Demeter to help them expand awareness about Biodynamic agriculture and its positive effects on the food we eat and the environment we live in.  Elizabeth’s prior work includes Director of Consumer Sales and Marketing at Chateau Montelena and V.P. Sales and Marketing for Pezzi King Vineyards.  She also owned and operated Studio Airstream, a marketing and non-profit consulting firm specializing in strategic philanthropy.

Sally Lammers, Certification Director
Email: Sally@Demeter-USA.org
Sally joined Demeter and Stellar  in 2004 and has held the position of Certification Director since 2006. After earning a BA from Gonzaga University, Sally returned to Oregon and was introduced to Biodynamic farming at Hoskins Berry Farm in Kings Valley, where she now resides with her husband Jim, and their daughter. In addition to her business management for Demeter and Hoskins Berry Farm, Sally has over 12 years of experience as a founding board member and board chair for the Kings Valley Charter School, a 501(c)(3) charter school located in rural Kings Valley.