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Leadership & Staff

Matt King

Chief Executive Officer

As Chief Executive Officer, Matt leads Hunger Task Force as the key decision-maker and strategist. He has nearly 20 years in anti-hunger leadership. Matt was a Congressional Hunger Fellow and earned a MBA from Cardinal Stritch University. He joined Hunger Task Force in 2012.

Jonathan Hansen

Chief Strategy Officer

As Chief Strategy Officer, Jonathan oversees the planning, development and execution of Hunger Task Force’s strategic plan, financial and resource development, and all agency programmatic activities. Jonathan earned a MA from UW-Milwaukee and joined Hunger Task Force in 2009. Contact Jonathan.

Lisa Feldmeier, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer, Lisa leads the agency’s financial management strategy. She monitors and oversees all agency financials, budgets and federal grant programs. She earned a MS in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, is a Certified Public Accountant and joined Hunger Task Force in 2013. Contact Lisa.

Alyson Herdeman, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Chief of Staff

As Chief of Staff, Alyson directs human resource functions and Hunger Task Force’s general day-to-day operations. Alyson earned a BA in Political Science and History from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, a Project Management Certificate from Cornell University, and is a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SPC). She joined Hunger Task Force in 2011. Contact Alyson.

Sarah Bressler

Farm Director

Sarah is the chief administrator for the Hunger Task Force Farm, responsible for managing the overall program and the day-to-day operations at The Farm, including all farm operations, development efforts and mentoring of the Farmers. Sarah has 16 years of farming experience within the Milwaukee area. Sarah joined Hunger Task Force in 2015. Contact Sarah.

Dr. Reno Wright

Public Policy & Advocacy Director

With over 25 years of experience in Human Services, Workforce Development, Customer Service and Adult Education, Reno leads the Hunger Task Force advocacy initiatives to create strong nutrition programs that feed children, families and seniors. Reno joined Hunger Task Force in 2023. Contact Reno.

Kim Muench

Development Director

Kim leads Hunger Task Force’s Development department, overseeing the agency’s resource development, donor relations and stewardship activities. She also manages corporate partnership, the Volunteer Program and signature programs and events. Kim joined Hunger Task Force in 2024. Contact Kim.

Jerry Pipp

Operations Director

Jerry leads Hunger Task Force’s Operations department, overseeing warehouse operations, facilities management, the warehouse team and drivers. He helps keep the food bank stocked and running efficiently to ensure healthy food reaches local families, children and older adults. Jerry joined Hunger Task Force in 2013. Contact Jerry.

Rick Lewandowski

Network Services Director

Rick leads Hunger Task Force’s Network Services department. He works with a team of dedicated Site Developers who ensure that a supply of high-quality, nutritional food is available for free to families and older adults in need through our network of food pantries, meal programs, shelters and senior sites across our community. Rick joined Hunger Task Force in 2004. Contact Rick.

Michael Jonas

Community Liasion

Jonas ensures that a supply of high-quality, nutritional food is available for free to families and older adults in need. Part of the Network Services Team, Jonas helps maintains relationships with 200+ community partners that act as distribution points. Jonas joined Hunger Task Force in 1996. Contact Jonas.

Advocacy Team

  • Carmen Baldwin, NDTR | Community Nutrition Manager
  • Mark Lisowski | Hunger Relief Federation Organizer
  • Leah Kostos, MBA, RDN, LDN | Community Nutrition Educator
  • Tania Ramsey | Child Nutrition Organizer
  • Patrice Vitucci | SNAP-Ed Assistant

Administrative Team

  • Rebecca Al Bazaia | Office Assistant
  • Joseph Jefferson | IT Manager
  • Tracy Markweise | Office Assistant
  • Tylene Micklevitz | Accountant
  • Megan Torpy | Executive Services Coordinator

Network Services Team

  • Casey Gott | Site Developer
  • Melanie Foland | Site Developer
  • Jennifer Immler | Site Developer
  • Zach Lueck | Site Developer
  • Imelda Roman | Site Developer

FoodShare (SNAP) Outreach Team

  • Leslie Posey | Community Engagement & Outreach Manager
  • Fue Xiong | Associate Community Engagement & Outreach Manager
  • Ruth Aviles | FoodShare Advocate
  • Paw Boe | FoodShare Advocate
  • Armando Hernandez | FoodShare Advocate
  • Alexia Lopez | FoodShare Advocate
  • Margarita Matteson | FoodShare Advocacy Analyst
  • Abigail Sanchez | FoodShare Advocate
  • Qadir Shah Hotak | FoodShare Advocate
  • Menickalay Smith | FoodShare Advocate
  • MaiDoua Vang | FoodShare Advocate
  • Lia Wilson | FoodShare Advocate

Communications & Marketing

  • Kate Kazan | Communications & PR Manager
  • Zachary Staszewski | Creative & Marketing Manager

Development Team

  • Allen Castillo | Major Gifts Officer
  • Faith Evans | Volunteer Program Manager
  • Rachel Graan | Donor & Prospect Research Specialist
  • Dishyanth Kattula | Data Analyst
  • Kelsey Pederson | Volunteer Coordinator
  • Cassidy Skorija | Major Gifts Officer
  • Will Skrundz | Donor & Data Strategy Manager
  • Mardi Smirl | Community Relations Manager
  • Laura Witkowski | Operations & Development Support Specialist
  • Michelle Zimmermann | Grants & Prospect Research Manager

Farm Team

  • Sarah Christman | Farm Produce Manager
  • Jordan Leitner | Farm Sustainability Manager
  • Dave Mueller | Fish Culturist
  • Stephen Poquette | Farm Volunteer Coordinator
  • Adam Romanak | Operations & Natural Areas Manager
  • Anna Saxton | Beginning Farmer

Warehouse & Operations

  • Miguel Alvarez | Route Representative
  • Mikayla Baird | Inventory Coordinator
  • Willie Bryant | Route Representative
  • Kyle Buehner | Food Procurement Manager
  • Devin Courtney | Inventory Coordinator
  • Sal Gonzalez | Route Representative
  • Lisa Karnish | Operations Manager
  • Steve Kruschka | Route Representative
  • Corey Rohde | Route Representative
  • Nick Stella | Route Representative
  • Rich Temple | Mobile Market Route Representative

Board of Directors

Hunger Task Force is governed by a Board of Directors that jointly supervises the activities of the agency. This group of dedicated individuals represents and supports the local community through their engagement with Hunger Task Force.

Executive Council

In addition to our sustained Board of Directors, Hunger Task Force is also supported by an Executive Council of local leaders who support our vision and mission and additional guiding leadership to the organization.

  • Jennifer Braasch, City National Bank
  • Allan Carneol, Zetley, Carneol & Stein SC
  • Mandy Clarke, Direct Supply
  • Nick Fallucca, Palermo’s Pizza
  • Patrick Farrell, MRA (retired)
  • Evan Gillmore, Associated Bank
  • Doug Hagerman, Rockwell Automation (retired)
  • Michele Hepp, R.W. Baird
  • Angela Hersil, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
  • Jessica Johnson, Advocate Aurora Health
  • Ron Lehmann, Johnson Financial Group
  • Aaron Lippman, Carmen High School of Science and Technology
  • Angela Loberg, UnitedHealthcare
  • Ben Lorber, WISN 12
  • Andrew Lukasek, Milwaukee Tool
  • Bharat Madireddy
  • Richard Marcus, Fifth Third Bank
  • Lindsey Marsh, Hydrite
  • Sharif Mansur
  • Brian A. McCarty, Brian A. McCarty Family Fund
  • Andy Meerkins, Foley & Lardner
  • Kyle Mertz, WaterStone Bank
  • Margaret Mittelstadt, Outpost Natural Foods
  • Dan Nemec, Executive Director, Inc.
  • Kevin Riordan, The Boerke Company, Inc.
  • Mike Sattell, Ovation Communities
  • Dan Sidner, Blackshoe Hospitality
  • Gary Sievewright, Raymond James & Associates
  • Jan Wilberg, Milwaukee County Commission on Aging