How a Co-Executive Director Model Cultivates Reciprocity at a Northern Michigan Nonprofit
At Partridge Creek Farm (PCF), our mission is rooted in growing not only food but also relationships, resilience, and reciprocity in our Northern Michigan communities. As we continue to expand both our operations and our partnerships, we follow a co-executive leadership model—meaning our leadership team works in a supportive and collaborative partnership. This reciprocal approach encourages balance, sparks innovation, and strengthens our team-driven culture. This structure provides a balance of expertise—one leader focused on operations and finance, and another on programs and partnerships—ensuring that PCF thrives in both the back office and in the field with our community.
Operations & Finance Executive Director Search
We’re thrilled to announce the search for our next Operations & Finance Executive Director, a role that will provide strong leadership for the administrative and financial backbone of PCF. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a co-executive director and a dedicated staff in building a resilient, innovative, and community-centered nonprofit.
Position Highlights:
Oversight of financial management, budgeting, and compliance
Support HR and organizational systems
Collaborate with program leadership to align resources with impact
Serve as a co-leader with shared responsibility for strategy and vision
Generous compensation package
This is a chance for a leader who is passionate about both numbers and mission-driven work to make a lasting difference in the health and sustainability of our region. If this sounds like you please find the application link at the bottom of this article.
Programs and Partnerships Executive Director
Our Programs & Partnerships Executive Director, Mary Antonia Andronis, brings experience and vision to the role. Mary oversees community and educational programming including farm-to-school education, food access initiatives, and the many collaborations and partnerships that make our mission thrive.
In her own words:
“Our programs are only as strong as the partnerships that support them. Working alongside schools, families, and our many partner organizations, PCF is cultivating more than food, we’re also cultivating community.”
Mary’s leadership ensures that PCF continues to grow not just produce, but opportunities for youth, educators, and our community to connect with healthy food and one another.
Photo Credit: Photo by PCF’s Camden Kinnie. Executive Director of Programs and Partnerships Mary Antonia Andronis and Volunteer prepare a food demo
Co-Executive Director
The co-executive director model is emerging as a powerful approach for nonprofits across the country. By distributing leadership between two individuals with complementary strengths, organizations are better equipped to balance vision with structure, community needs with sustainability, and innovation with accountability.
For PCF, this model ensures that our mission remains at the center while the organization builds long-term stability. It’s a shared way of leading that reflects our values—and we believe it’s the way of the future for nonprofits seeking to deepen their impact.
Interested In Our Mission?
At PCF, our mission is to provide local food access and education to connect the community with their food and one another. If you’re inspired to bring your skills to this work and help steward an organization committed to reciprocity and resilience, we invite you to apply for our open Operations & Finance Executive Director position.
