• Board member since 2024
• Resident of Harbert, MI

Susan lives in Harbert with her husband, Ted. Having enjoyed countless shows at The Acorn, serving on the Board is a true honor! She enjoys all types of live music, dance and theatre. Attending a show in the intimate space at The Acorn is truly something very special that she wants to ensure continues and flourishes.

Susan owns and operates Verdant Hollow Farms, an organic and regenerative farm in nearby Buchanan, Michigan. The farm is a vibrant and productive place and welcomes people to explore nature and small-scale farming with farm tours, goat hikes and a newly opened (summer 2024) Farm Store and goat cheese Creamery.

Prior to farming, Susan and Ted both lived in Chicago. Susan served in various capacities at St. Clement Church and School and St. Ignatius College Prep where her children attended school. She also served on the Lincoln Park Zoo Women’s Board, the Board of Giordano Dance Chicago and participated in fundraising for Concern Worldwide.

She attended University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and earned her CPA certificate and worked as an accountant in Chicago. Currently, she enjoys spending time visiting her children, practicing meditation and yoga, cooking, hiking and exploring the communities of Southwest Michigan.