Destination East

Jack Algiere has been working the land in regenerative organic agriculture and agroecosystem design for three decades. Jack and his wife Shannon are the founding farmers of the renowned nonprofit Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture in the Hudson Valley, N.Y., where he has designed and implemented the diverse and protected farmscape since its opening in 2004. His vision for healthy, local food systems is guided by a lifelong commitment to ecological stewardship, organic practices, experiential learning and collective action. Jack is also an active board and committee member for nonprofit organizations and mission-based companies that facilitate local food and farming initiatives, including Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Northeast Organic Farming Association and the Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Tim McGuinness is the managing director of Sterling Advisory Group, a full-service management company that assists event organizers with strategic planning, board governance, project management, operations, programming, contract negotiations and revenue generation. Prior to joining Sterling, McGuinness held senior leadership positions with the International Council of Shopping Centers, NYC & Company and Reed Exhibition Companies.

He has also volunteered his time, actively participating in and sitting on various boards and committees, including the International Association of Events and Exhibitions, APEX Event Network, NYC & Company, Travel Industry of America and the Lower Fairfield County Food Bank.