Our Team
At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, our most valuable resource is our team. Inspired by our core values, we work together to feed people and build a brighter future for our region. From our amazing Board of Directors to our incredible staff and partners, we are truly grateful for all the wonderful people we work with. helping us make a difference in the bi-state area.
To view our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement, click here.
staff
executive leadership team
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Meredith knopp
President & CEO
314-292-5394
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hera-Didway-new-1024x709.jpg)
Hera didway
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
314-292-5762
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Wayne-Shorter-RGB-1024x709.jpg)
Wayne Shorter
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
314-292-6262
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benjamin c. washington, cpa
chief financial officer
314-528-8632
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Jason-Huff-1024x709.jpg)
Jason Huff
chief DEVELOPMENT officer
314-292-5167
community programs
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tina anderson
Vice President of Community Impact and Innovation
314-292-5392
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Melanie-Hager-new-1024x709.jpg)
melanie hager
Director of Community Engagement
618-307-9541
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rachel-Jones-new-RGB-1024x709.jpg)
rachel jones
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND PARTNERS
314-528-8620
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Jessica-Murphy-new-1024x709.jpg)
JEssica Murphy
equitable access supervisor
314-528-8627
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jenny-Duez-new-1024x709.jpg)
jenny duez
nutrition and wellness programs coordinator
314-227-3725
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Clare-Schroeder-new-1024x709.jpg)
CLARE SCHROEDER
Community Healthcare Programs Coordinator
314-292-5754
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Emma-Patterson-new-1024x709.jpg)
emma patterson
youth and family programs coordinator
314-528-8617
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rebecca-Patterson-new-1024x709.jpg)
rebecca patterson
community resource coordinator
314-227-9183
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Andrew-Yakel-new-1024x709.jpg)
andrew yakel
community resource coordinator
314-528-8622
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gabby-Murphy-RGB-1024x709.jpg)
gabby murphy
advocacy coordinator
314-227-3733
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Antonio-Barner-1024x768.jpg)
Antonio Barner
Community Programs coordinator
314-292-6262
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perrin crouch
Community Programs coordinator
314-292-6262
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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Teri Johnson
Senior Accountant
314-292-5763
Human resourceS DEPARTMENT
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nikki gomez
Director of human resources
314-227-3743
marketing and communications
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Ericka Kinkead
Director of Marketing & Communications
314-227-3728
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Scott-McPherson-new-2-1024x709.jpg)
scott mcpherson
graphic designer and content manager
314-528-8628
partner services
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Will-Beshore-new-1024x709.jpg)
will beshore
service insights project coordinator
314-292-5386 ext. 121
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Susan-Jenkins-new-1024x709.jpg)
susan jenkins
partner services representative
314-382-3663
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rhiannon dixon
partner relationship coordinator
314-227-9059
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Amanda Davison
PARTNER RELATIONSHIP COORDINATOR
314-292-5390
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lydia broom
PARTNER RELATIONSHIP COORDINATOR
314-227-3736
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jen fyffe
PARTNER RELATIONSHIP COORDINATOR
314-528-8621
philanthropy
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alesia roccia
director of philanthropy
314-292-5393
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sarah scott
grants manager
314-528-8630
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april kannady
grants coordinator
314-528-8640
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julianna fellows
individual philanthropy advisor
314-292-5764
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JANE SMITH
CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY ADVISOR
314-528-8638
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Thuy Nguyen
Corporate and Individual Philanthropy Advisor
314-292-6262
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karen schleicher
philanthropy database manager
314-227-3726
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sarah sanders
database coordinator
314-292-5387
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Jasper-Grossman-RGB-1024x709.jpg)
jasper grossman
donor coordinator
314-227-3744
product sourcing & repackaging
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Kevin Pinson
Director of Product Sourcing and Repackaging
314-227-3738
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jordan casey
Product Sourcing Project Manager
314-292-5391
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doug lodge
Volunteer Center Project Coordinator
314-292-5766
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jeremiah-Sampo-new-1024x709.jpg)
jeremiah sampo
product sourcing coordinator
314-227-3734
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leslie mcclelland
volunteer center manager
314-528-8633
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sean keegan
VOLUNTEER CENTER ASSISTANT MANAGER
314-942-8958
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Matthew boone
Volunteer Center Associate
314-292-6262
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Caitlin-Bennett-web-1024x709.jpg)
caitlin bennett
Product Sourcing Coordinator
314-227-9179
technology services
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steve crider
director of technology services
314-227-3741
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rick davis
network & systems administrator
314-528-8629
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Akanksha-Panchaneni-website-1-1024x709.jpg)
Akanksha Panchaneni
Data Analyst
314-227-3731
volunteer services
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Mary-Cooper-new-1024x709.jpg)
mary cooper
volunteer and office coordinator
314-292-6262
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Alice Kellogg
Volunteer Services Manager
314-227-3727
AMERICORPS
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SANDRA LEE-REAMS
AMERICORPS MEMBER
314-292-6262
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ieva swanson
AMERICORPS MEMBER
314-292-6226
warehouse operations
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jeff reed
director of operations
314-227-9099
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montez davis
inventory control manager
314-292-6262
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jeff-Dobbs-website-1024x709.jpg)
Jeff Dobbs
Warehouse Manager
314-292-6262
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bud herrera
FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT MANAGER
314-292-5397
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robert welch
transportation manager
314-292-5765
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Ashley Brokaw
facilities coordinator
314-292-6262
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Robert-Borja-new-1024x709.jpg)
robert borja
warehouse associate
314-292-6262
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rob cunanan
RECEIVING ASSOCIATE
314-292-6262
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chris-Lott-1024x768.jpg)
chris lott
warehouse associate
314-292-6262
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Reggie-Gleason-RGB-1024x709.jpg)
Reggie Gleason
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
314-292-6262
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Willie-Johnson-RGB-1024x709.jpg)
willie johnson
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
314-292-6262
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austin thomas
inventory control coordinator
314-292-6262
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Chris-Zinicola-RGB-1024x709.jpg)
CHRIS ZINICOLA
Warehouse Supervisor
314-292-6262
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Andre-Shaw-website-1024x709.jpg)
ANDRE SHAW
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
314-292-6262
transportation
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donald bethune
route driver
314-292-6262
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raphale black
route driver
314-292-6262
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antwana briggs
route driver
314-292-6262
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jired gill
route driver
314-292-6262
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rodney harper
route driver
314-292-6262
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karl holbrook
route driver
314-292-6262
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lawrence johnson
route driver
314-292-6262
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theodore miles
route driver
314-292-6262
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roy miller
route driver
314-292-6262
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brett moeller
route driver
314-292-6262
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Lee-Miles-new-1024x709.jpg)
leenard myles
route driver
314-292-6262
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dub nunnery
ROUTE DRIVER
314-292-6262
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/John-Nunnery-new-1024x709.jpg)
johnny nunnery
semi-driver
314-292-6262
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Robert-Nunnery-new-1024x709.jpg)
robert nunnery
route driver
314-292-6262
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Harub-Taalib-new-1024x709.jpg)
harub taalib
ROUTE DRIVER
314-292-6262
![](https://stlfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Kevin-Bell-RGB-1024x709.jpg)
Kevin bell
ROUTE DRIVER
314-292-6262
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