Chief Financial Officer

Fran has served as Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters since October 2003, and as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company since April 2003. Fran worked as a financial consultant with various food manufacturers and food retailers from July 2001 to April 2003, including the position of Interim Chief Financial Officer for Wild Oats Markets, Inc., from July 2001 to December 2001. Fran served as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary for Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc., from April 1989 to August 2000. From September 1982 to March 1989, Fran practiced public accounting and auditing with Coopers & Lybrand LLC, and is a certified public accountant. She graduated cum laude with a BS in business administration (accounting) from the University of Vermont School of Business.

Fran is the President of the Board of Directors of the Vermont Community Loan Fund, whose nonprofit mission is to strengthen Vermont by providing equitable access to capital for affordable housing, community facilities and small businesses. Other affiliations include a position on the board of Cool Dog, Inc., an ice cream novelties company.

Fran’s favorite coffees are Newman’s Special Blend and Organic House Blend.

"I like the dark, refined and full-bodied taste, plus the enjoyment that the beans are supporting the fair trade and organic sustainability efforts of the company and our farmers."