FC Development Corp. Welcomes Matt Kinnaman as Newest Member of Its Strategic Advisory Board

Norwich, CT – July 22, 2026 – FC Development Corp. (FCDC), the brand management and expansion partner for The Farmer’s Cow®, today announced the addition of Matt Kinnaman to its Strategic Advisory Board. This appointment builds directly on the momentum established earlier this year with the addition of Kurt Pilecki, further strengthening the Board’s collective expertise as the company pursues aggressive objectives to advance its capital raise initiatives and scale operations.

Matt Kinnaman brings exceptional experience in large-enterprise counsel, educational program development and strategy, government partnerships, and high-level stakeholder engagement. As Founder & CEO of New Era Superintendents and a longtime leader at Professional Media Group (publisher of District Administration and University Business magazines), reaching virtually every leader in K-12 and higher education nationwide. His background includes serving as Group Publisher and Vice President of Partnerships, where he helped launch and build the prestigious District Administration Leadership Institute (DALI) and the DALI Superintendents Summit event series. He previously served as Editorial Director at Gilder Publishing in research and editorial roles, and has participated as a panelist and moderator at prominent conferences, including George Gilder’s Telecosm Conference and Clayton Christensen’s Disruptive Innovation Conference. Matt also ran as a candidate for U.S. Congress in 2002 and for the Massachusetts State Senate in 2006.

Together with Kurt Pilecki’s deep private equity, capital-raising, and scaling expertise, Matt’s addition creates a powerful combination of strategic, educational, and governmental insight that significantly strengthens the Advisory Board’s capacity to guide FCDC’s overall growth efforts, public-private partnerships, and national expansion objectives, especially with the ongoing high-level USDA discussions.

“This latest addition continues to elevate the caliber of our Advisory Board,” said Steve Lane, President of FC Development Corp. “Matt’s extensive experience in education strategy, government relations, and large-scale program development complements Kurt’s strengths perfectly and will be instrumental as we execute our scaling and capital raise initiatives.”

Edwin Molina, CEO of FC Development Corp., added: “We are excited to welcome Matt to the team. Beyond his impressive professional accomplishments, he is a thoughtful leader who genuinely believes in our mission to support and strengthen American family farms. His strategic insight and network, alongside Kurt’s contributions, give us tremendous confidence as we enter this next phase of growth.”

Matt Kinnaman commented: “I see tremendous potential in FC Development Corp. and The Farmer’s Cow®. with their innovative, farmer-first model. I look forward to contributing my experience to help advance their mission and expand their national footprint.”

The Strategic Advisory Board remains a cornerstone of FCDC’s long-term growth plan. These high-caliber appointments underscore the company’s commitment to surrounding itself with exceptional talent as it pursues key initiatives, including its proposed USDA national pilot program and continued scaling of The Farmer’s Cow® Calfé and cooperative model.

About Matt Kinnaman

Matt Kinnaman is Founder & CEO of New Era Superintendents and a longtime leader at Professional Media Group, publisher of District Administration and University Business magazines. He has extensive experience in educational leadership development, media, public policy, and strategic partnerships.

About FC Development Corp.

FC Development Corp. (FCDC) serves as the premier management and development entity for the esteemed Farmer’s Cow brand of Connecticut. With deep expertise in managing family farm brands, FCDC is committed to growing and managing the cooperative’s brand. With a strong background in handling large agribusinesses, environmental regulation challenges, and financial opportunities, FCDC excels at identifying, and safeguarding the future of small family farming operations nationwide. With expertise across finance, technology, operations, and energy, FCDC is especially responsible for founding multi-million-dollar companies and raising millions in capital.

About The Farmer’s Cow

The Farmer’s Cow® is a cooperative of six family-owned and operated multigenerational Connecticut dairy farms that joined forces in 2003 to bottle and market fresh local milk under one trusted brand. By pooling their milk and delivering it to stores within 48 hours of milking, they offer some of the freshest dairy in New England. Longtime advocates for farmland protection, Chairman Jim Smith of Cushman Farms and other key founding members were instrumental in shaping and passing the landmark 2018 Farmland Preservation Act that strengthened Connecticut’s easement program. Today their six farms protect thousands of permanently preserved acres—the largest single block held by any cooperative in the state. This commitment, and over 20 years of proven success, earned them the prestigious Connecticut Legacy Recognition Award in 2023, affirming their contributions to manufacturing, retail, restaurants, brand development, and clean energy—the sole recipient for the state. The Farmer’s Cow shows that when family farms stand united, they can safeguard both their land and their legacy.

For More Information

Contact: FC Development Corp. at info@fcdevcorp.com