Meet Our Staff

Cathy Maes
Executive Director (& Media Contact)

612-392-5606
EMAIL

"I enjoy leading a smart team, all motivated to meet hunger wherever it's at!"

Kiley Benson
Associate Executive Director (Food Donations Contact)

763-354-9617
EMAIL

"I enjoy being able to make a positive mark on the world!"

Mel McCormick
Director of Operations

EMAIL

Carolyn Gross
DIrector of Foundations

Email

"I love partnering with leaders in our community to provide healthy meals across Minnesota!"

Lonny Evans
Director of Volunteers & Outreach

952-223-7223
EMAIL

"I love bringing to life guest stories and engaging volunteers!"

Matt Anderson
Director of Sites

612-709-4475
EMAIL

"It is a blessing to work for this mission!"

Hannah Litfin
Director of Development

763-222-8916
EMAIL

"I enjoy connecting supporters with our mission and learning what motivates them to give!"

Ryan Tibbitts
Director of Communications (Media Contact)

612-619-1634

"I enjoy sharing stories about our guests, volunteers and community partners!" 

Debbie Lieberman
Director of Advocacy

952-239-4735
EMAIL

"I enjoy my one-on-one conversations with our guests and sharing resources with them!"

Christian Bourdo
Director of Finance & Contracts

517-410-4697
EMAIL

"I enjoy working with the extensive community of volunteers and donors that support our mission!"

Laura Ibsen
Director of Human Resources & Office Management

612-377-9810
EMAIL

"I love that we serve anyone, without qualification!"

Chris Pangle
Warehouse Manager

EMAIL

Ryan Stolle
Warehouse Assistant
Chris Sholar
Driver (Food Rescue)

785-408-2102

Mike Shea
Driver (Food Rescue)
Jack Farrell
Executive Chef

Find Our Dining Site Coordinators

See photos of our site coordinators on individual dining site pages.