ABOUT THE FARMYARD FRIENDS
Meet Our Advisory Board



STACIE GENTZLER
PRESIDENT
Stacie is a Film Producer by trade, Penn State graduate and lover of National Parks. She and her husband, Aaron, caught 'Farmyard Fever' when their daughter started riding horses in 2024. Since then, Stacie has been looking for ways to become more involved and support the magic of The Farmyard. Advancing the Farmyard Friends Learning Center turned out to be the perfect match.
KATE MATTERER
VICE PRESIDENT
Kate is a wife, mom of three energetic boys/farmhands, and a lifelong Marylander—raised in Towson and now roosting in Cockeysville. When her crew isn’t busy grooming horses, petting goats, or asking questions about where eggs come from, Kate works as a business manager at a local investment firm, specializing in talent development and employee experience. As VP of the board, she brings a passion for community, a love of learning (especially the muddy, messy kind), and a goal to help more children—especially those with fewer opportunities—experience the magic of the Farmyard. She’s all about opening gates (and barn doors!) to new families and watching little minds grow with every “neigh,” “oink,” and “moo.”
STEVE MARCIN
TREASURER
Steve first turned to beekeeping in 2018 as a relaxing distraction from a professional career in international business - which quickly evolved into the launch of Baltimore Bee Co. and an early introduction to the Farmyard family. Commonly known as Bee Steve, to not cause confusion with the legendary Farmer Steve, he enjoys meeting and introducing both children and adults to the world of honeybees via live interactive demonstrations and engaging experiences. His daughter Katie found her passion in the Farmyard rabbit program and can often be found in the barn. As Treasurer, Steve is excited to support the continued sustained growth of our programs.


COMING SOON! SECRETARY
Bio Coming Soon!
COLE MURPHY
BOARD MEMBER
Bio Coming Soon!
PATRICIA MASON
FOUNDER & BOARD MEMBER
Bio Coming Soon!