The Fulton Fish Market Cooperative Leadership

Meet Our CEO

Nicole Ackerina

Chief Executive Officer

Nicole joined the Fulton Fish Market Cooperative as the market’s first CEO in June 2023. Nicole has 15+ years of progressive professional experience in program development and implementation, legal services and contract management, in expedited and high-profile project delivery, and in organizational operations. Nicole has specialized in large-scale infrastructure and transportation projects, asset management, emergency management, and in leading large teams for NYCEDC, AECOM, and Hornblower (City Experiences). Nicole is a native Brooklynite who is passionate about providing NYC with reliable food distribution services, sustainable waste streams, activating the NYC waterfront, and the power and importance of community.

Meet Our Team

Ainsley Cephas

Director of Finance & Business Administration

George Valdes

Senior Director of Operations

Joseph Amodeo

Senior Operations Manager

Eric Bryant

Maintenance Manager

Brian Downes

Security Manager

Jeremy Molina

Executive Assistant