MEET THE TEAM!


  • Chair

    She has lived in the Denton area for the last 6 years and has been volunteering at Shiloh Field Community Garden for the last 5 years. Volunteering at Shiloh has shown her how the greater Denton community can come together to support those with food insecurity. After obtaining her MLIS degree, she worked as a Librarian at Grapevine Public Library, where she created and ran their Seed Library. She advocates the importance of teaching others about plants and how to grow them.

  • Board Member

    Pat Smith currently serves on the Board of Directors at Friends of Shiloh Garden and is also the Chief Executive Officer for Serve Denton and Serve Lewisville. As a true Denton native, Pat cares deeply about the local community and seeks opportunities to help those in need. He is also a voracious reader and loves to learn. Pat has expertise in lean management using principles pioneered by the Toyota Motor Corporation, and he uses this expertise to help nonprofits such as Friends of Shiloh Garden improve their service to people in need. Pat's father was dedicated to helping and teaching new skills to his community, and Pat has inherited and fulfilled that passion through his involvement with Friends of Shiloh Garden.

  • Board Member

    Michael Tooley works as a volunteer 3 days a week at Shiloh Field Community Garden and is on the Board of Directors at Friends of Shiloh Garden.  Recently retired after a 35-year career in IT with a dozen worldwide patents.  He has a B. S. degree in Computer Engineering and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  Married for 38 years with 3 children.  Mr. Tooley strongly believes that no one in America or anywhere else should be hungry and the development and distribution of fresh produce contribute greatly to diet and nutrition in children and adults.  Shiloh Field provides that capability for all the food banks and shelters in Denton County when available.

  • Board Member

    Temina Chebelyon-Dalizu, RD, LD, CLC, is a passionate advocate for nutrition, food security, and equitable access to healthy food. As a Board Member of Friends of Shiloh Garden, she brings extensive expertise in food service, healthcare and dietetics, working to promote sustainable food systems and community well-being in Denton. Committed to creating lasting change, she strives to empower individuals and communities with the resources they need to thrive. Beyond her board role, Temina currently serves as the Director of Food and Nutrition Services at Medical City Denton and Medical City Argyle. When not advocating for better nutrition and food security, Temina enjoys serving the community with her family as Ordained Minister at her local church.

  • Secretary

    Following his retirement after practicing family medicine for over thirty-five years, Dr. Shelton completed the Texas A&M AgriLife Master Gardener course and joined the Denton County Master Gardener's Association. He volunteers regularly at the Shiloh Field Community Garden and currently serves on its Board of Directors as Secretary. He lives with his wife Janet and has three children and two grandchildren.  John is enthusiastic about the many benefits of community gardening. By helping plant, care for, and harvest fruits and vegetables, he believes Shiloh volunteers get exercise, learn about the best methods for growing crops, and develop a sense of community, comradeship, and accomplishment. Most importantly, they grow and distribute thousands of pounds of produce to local food pantries, children's homes, homeless shelters, and other organizations that provide free food to those in need. 

  • Treasurer

    Tim Sutton, Treasurer and Chair of the Garden Committee.  Mr. Sutton is also the Executive Director for the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE).  He is a retired educator with 37 years of experience.  Mr. Sutton holds a master’s degree from the University of North Texas in Educational Administration.  He and his wife have three daughters and 4 grandchildren in Denton, Texas.  Mr. Sutton encourages everyone to be involved in helping the community provide assistance for those with food insecurity.  

  • Board Member

    Mrs. Dusty Fife is the Better Living for Texans Extension Agent for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Denton County.  She studied Public Health at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health.  She and her husband raised two sons in Aubrey, Texas. As a board member of Friends of Shiloh Garden, Dusty is dedicated to promoting the importance of community gardens in enhancing nutritional status and ensuring food security.

  • Board Member

    Teresa Ogurek is currently a member of the Board of Directors at Friends of Shiloh Garden and has been a volunteer for the past 8 years. She studied finance at East Texas State University and is currently a branch manager with Raymond James in Dallas Texas. Teresa and her husband have raised five boys in Denton County. She believes it is important to give back to the community and no one should go hungry or worry about how to feed their family. Shiloh Field provides healthy food options to those in need.

    Raymond James is not affiliated with Shiloh Garden. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA / SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. APG Wealth Management is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services.