Cherri Parks-Taylor
The Broad Street Market has a new head of day-to-day operations.
Cheranda “Cherri” Parks-Taylor will serve as the new full-time market manager, as the market’s board approved her for the role on Wednesday.
Parks-Taylor previously served as the operations and facilities manager for the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry. She will begin her position at the market on April 23.
“The Broad Street Market was fortunate to receive applications from dozens of amazingly qualified candidates who care deeply about this iconic Harrisburg institution,” said Eric Hagarty, market board chair. “Cherri is a truly exceptional candidate with extensive experience in operations, facility, financial, and supplier management in a variety of industries. We are confident that Cherri is the right person to take the Broad Street Market to the next level while providing the support and customer service our vendors and patrons deserve.”
She will fill a post that has been vacant since February 2024, following the resignation of former manager Tanis Monroy, who was later charged with stealing money from the market. In the meantime, volunteer board members helped fill in, along with temporary support from Ashlynn Buie of Midtown Property Management.
As Market Manager, Parks-Taylor will oversee facilities and payroll, help with long-term financial planning, plan events, coordinate and attend board meetings, manage vendors and ensure transparency, along with other tasks.
Parks-Taylor earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Hunter College in New York.
“I’m honored to step into this role at such a meaningful time for the Broad Street Market,” she said. “I believe deeply in the power of spaces like the Market to connect, nourish, and uplift communities. I’m excited to work alongside the vendors, board, and greater Harrisburg community to build on the Market’s incredible legacy and support its growth for years to come.”
For more information on the Broad Street Market, visit their website.
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