Leadership Team
Michael Tankenoff
Executive Director
mtankenoff@Loavesandfishesmn.org
“Food is basic, but access isn’t, this work is about closing that gap, every day, with dignity and care.”
Mel McCormick
Director of Operations and Programming
mmccormick@loavesandfishesmn.org
“I love that we reduce wasted food through rescue; resulting in healthy meals served to ANYONE in need!”
Mary Franz
Director of Advancement
“Community is one of the most powerful tools we have. I value L&F’s community-centric and eco-conscious approach to ending hunger.”
Darian Jonatan
Stewardship Manager
djonatan@loavesandfishesmn.org
“This work has such a valuable impact, and I’m so blessed to be part of it!”
Carson McCalvy
Community Engagement Coordinator
volunteer@loavesandfishesmn.org
“Proud to be part of an organization that brings people together to fight hunger and build up our communities.”
Angela Anderson
Office Manager
Phone: 612-377-9810
“It is a joy to work at L&F and be part of a team working for the good of our community!”
Troy Bauer
Program Manager
Anthony
Warehouse Manager
Mario
Warehouse Manager
Jim
Inventory Specialist
Natalie
Chef & Commissary Kitchen Manager (Minneapolis)
Margoth
Warehouse Associate
Jose
Prep Cook
Levelle
Site Support
Margarita
Kitchen Assistant
Juan
Warehouse Associate
Chad
Food Rescue Driver
Blake
Food Rescue Driver
Fabian
Food Rescue Driver
Jose
Prep Cook
Board of Directors
JJ Schlangen
Board Chair
President, Central Region, UNFI
Judy Kulsrud
Vice Board Chair
Retired, Polaris
Rebecca Van Handel
Treasurer
CFO, Colliers Mortgage Holdings and Subsidiaries
Jenny Aguirre
Secretary
Senior Vice President, Human Resources, UNFI
Jeff Clement
CFO Vinai
Mike Jonikas
Retired, Polaris
John Peter Larson
Co-Founder, Delicacies Jewelry
Connor O’Neill
Sr. Director of Operations, Optum
Scott Smith
Global Business Development Manager, Comply
Kurt Swiecichowski
Executive VP of Finance – CFO for Enabling Functions, U.S. Bank
Emeritus Board
Michael Degen
Retired, Nortech
Mark Hoiland
Vice President, Bank Vista