Second Harvest is governed by a board of directors representing a cross section of our region both professionally and geographically.
This dedicated group of individuals work closely with the staff to help us realize our ultimate goal to eradicate hunger in our region.
Executive Committee:
- President: Brian Sooy, Sooy + Co.
- Vice President: Michael Goodman, Goodman Advisors
- Secretary: Patricia O'Brien, The Stocker Foundation
- Treasurer: Tim McNeill, Bettcher Industries
- At-Large: Jimmy Davis, Community Representative
Directors:
- Adele Kozar, Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo
- Cynthia McCabe, Lorain County Community College
- Mel Miller, Janotta & Herner, Inc.
- James A. Peters, Reminger
- John Pluta, Invacare Corp.
- Gayle A. Reeves, Gayle A. Reeves, L.P.A.
- Gil Vaughn, Boys & Girls Club of Erie County
- Donna Williams, Lorain County Labor Agency
Second Harvest Staff:
- Julie Chase-Morefield, Executive Director
- Saberina Burkhammer, Director of Resources
- Scott Ciaston, Director of Operations
- Bill Belcher, Driver
- Del Bivins, Warehouse Associate
- Lee Chorniak, Warehouse Associate
- Martin Digby, Driver
- Stephen Fisher, Driver
- Joseph Hrinda, Agency Relations Assistant
- Rod McGuire, Food Resource Coordinator
- Dawn Kinsley, Customer Service Coordinator
- Marcia Kubach, Food Assistance Program Outreach Coordinator
- Beverly Lizanich, Agency Relations Coordinator
- Bernie Naber, Lead Warehouse Associate
- Terrie Paynther, Volunteer Relations Coordinator
- Kacy Porter, Administrative Assistant
- Dick Schrenkel, Driver
- Phil Simulcik, Warehouse Associate
- Becky Wendt, Development Assistant
AmeriCorps*VISTA Volunteers:
- Claudine Brenner, Oberlin College, Bonner CSL
- Samantha Flores, Ohio Benefit Bank Community Trainer
- Nicole Schmidt, Willard Hope Center
