Board of directors

At Greenfield Berry Farm, he grows pick-your-own blueberries, aronia berries, and sunflowers, along with vegetables, tulips, pussy willows, and honey, and he regularly welcomes visitors for tours and educational experiences.

Daniel brings a background in education and a longstanding commitment to connecting people with the land through farming, stewardship, and hands-on learning.

Her work spans teaching, research, writing, and editorial leadership, with a focus on the ethical foundations of social life, public institutions, and community resilience.

On the Countryside board, she contributes thoughtful perspective on stewardship, sustainability, and the conditions that help local communities thrive.

Jennifer is the founder of JLG Law, LLC, a solo practice that primarily provides criminal defense to individuals engaged in the federal, state, and local courts in the Cleveland area. She brings considerable experience in litigating complex criminal matters at the state and federal level, including matters involving multiple federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Before opening her own practice, Jennifer joined Flannery | Georgalis, LLC, as Counsel in the Cleveland office. She previously spent 18 months as a federal law clerk in the inaugural chambers of the Honorable Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes, Jr., of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

For the initial 12 years of her career, Jennifer was an Assistant District Attorney within the Special Victims, Investigations and Trial Divisions of the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office in New York, NY. She successfully prosecuted, investigated, and tried a wide array of high-profile criminal cases including homicides, sexual assaults, domestic violence matters, and numerous multiagency, long-term, and complex investigations. As a former Supervising Assistant District Attorney, Jennifer brings extensive experience in the assessment of cases, the anticipation of issues, the development of legal strategies for trials and hearings, and the written and oral motions practice in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-stakes environment.

During her time as a Bronx Assistant District Attorney working on Special Victims cases, Jennifer was trained as a forensic interviewer and has vast experience conducting and participating in forensic interviews, a skillset she now applies to clients and investigations in her private practice.

Education: Berklee College of Music (BM, Music Business and Management, 2004) Study Abroad: Universidad de Salamanca (2004) Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 2010)

Bar Admissions: Ohio New York

Professional Memberships: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Federal Bar Association, OHND Chapter Westshore Bar Association Cleveland Law Library William K. Thomas Inn of Court Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers National College of DUI Defense

Accolades/Awards/Certifications/Recognitions/Boards/Community Service: CSU LAW Thomas J. Gray, Sr. Endowed Scholarship, Board Representative (Family, 2024) New York State Office of the Attorney General 35th Annual Crime Victims Candlelight Vigil, Performer (2021) Office of the Bronx District Attorney (BXDA) Victim Advocates Unit, Sexual Assault Awareness Program, Performer and Panel Participant (2021) BXDA Litigation Training Unit, Faculty Member for Felony Trial, Misdemeanor Trial, and Orientation Training programs (2016-2021) BXDA Annual Staff Recognition Week, BXDA’s Got Talent Performer: (2011-2018) Speakers & Community Events Programs, Bronx District Attorney’s representative (Community Board, 2012-2018) MAGLOCLEN Law Enforcement Network’s Violent Gang Conference Attendee and Participant (2017) National Network to End Domestic Violence’s SafetyNet Technology Summit Attendee and Participant (2018) Bronx School of Law & Finance, Speaker (2017) BXDA Community Affairs Unit Read-to-Me Program, Reader (2015-2016) BXDA Community Affairs Unit Tours Program, Educator/Guide (2015-2016) Career Day at P.S. 24 in Queens, New York, Speaker: (2014-2016) New York City Department of Education Mentoring Program, Mentor: (2010-2015)

Why joined the board: I was—and continue to be—excited for the opportunity to maintain the continuity of this incredible cause alongside such a diverse and inspiring group of people. Countryside has, it seems to me, always brought together Northeast Ohio’s agricultural communities and I want to be a part of that going forward. I deeply appreciate our support of individuality even as we celebrate the collective.

With a focus on quality, craftsmanship, and regenerative farm values, she helps connect local families to food and farm-made products rooted in care for the land and animals.

She also shares that work through local markets, helping strengthen the region’s connection to small-scale agriculture.

Currently serving as the President/CEO of FCCU, a Credit Union serving members living in Summit County, Ohio. A graduate of Ohio University, he has worked in the credit union industry for 25 years.

Why joined the board: I was—and continue to be—excited for the opportunity to maintain the continuity of this incredible cause alongside such a diverse and inspiring group of people. Countryside has, it seems to me, always brought together Northeast Ohio’s agricultural communities and I want to be a part of that going forward. I deeply appreciate our support of individuality even as we celebrate the collective.

Through painting, visual storytelling, and public-facing creative projects, she brings an arts-based perspective to Countryside’s work of cultivating vibrant local culture around food and land.

Owner of Schmidt Family Farms LLC. We are a small certified organic farm committed to being an island of light in our community since 2004. Providing healthy organic food and offering a variety of educational and healing experiences, we support peace, health, healing and abundance for our neighbors and the world.

Resonant Healing Practitioner.

Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor.

MS Counseling, University of Oregon.

Year joined board: 2026

Why joined the board: I said yes to support local farms and increase access to local healthy food, encourage people to know about growing food and have some fun outdoors.