Leadership & Staff

Leadership

A strong core of leaders continue to move hunger relief forward in the fight to end hunger entirely. These individuals lead Hunger Task Force on the mission to both sustain a hungry Milwaukee today and provide access and resources that will help end future hunger.

Sherrie Tussler

Chief Executive Officer

As Chief Executive Officer, Sherrie leads Hunger Task Force as the key decision-maker and strategist. She is a lobbyist and staunch advocate. Sherrie earned a BS in Management and a Doctorate in Humane Letters from Cardinal Stritch University and has led Hunger Task Force since 1997.

Matt King

Associate Director

As Associate Director, Matt supports Hunger Task Force’s day-to-day operations and the leadership team on strategic planning, staffing, training and development. 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. He is responsible for driving innovation, creating partnerships and fostering community collaboration while upholding Hunger Task Force’s mission, brand and values. Jonathan earned a MA from UW-Milwaukee and joined Hunger Task Force in 2009.

Lisa Feldmeier, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

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

Jess Pontious

Chief Operating Officer

As Chief Operating Officer, Jess leverages over 15 years of distinguished leadership in operations and logistics, notably at Wantable & Amazon. Jess holds a MBA, and offers extensive expertise in supply chain management, inventory control, customer service, strategic planning, and talent development, as she oversees IT, warehouse operations, Human Resources, and The Farm. She joined Hunger Task Force in 2024.

Michael Jonas

Food Bank Director

Jonas works with a team of seasoned staff members who ensure that a supply of high-quality, nutritional food is available for free to families and seniors in need. The Food Team ensures adherence to The Standards of Excellence, maintaining relationships with 200+ community partners that act as distribution points. Jonas joined the organization in 1996 and has held the Food Bank Director role since 2009.

Dr. Reno Wright

Advocacy Director

With over 25 years of experience in Human Services, Workforce Development, Customer Service and Adult Education, Dr. Reno Wright 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.

Rick Lewandowski

Senior Services Director

Rick leads Hunger Task Force’s Senior Services department. His team connects seniors with the Stockbox program across Wisconsin as well as a variety of senior nutrition programs. He also oversees the Mobile Market, a grocery store on wheels, that brings fresh and affordable foods to food deserts in Milwaukee County. Rick joined Hunger Task Force in 2004.

Teams

Hunger Task Force is made up of a diverse group of hard-working individuals who come to work each day dedicated to fighting hunger. They are uncompromising when it comes to ensuring that Milwaukee’s underserved receive the highest level of service and support. The principal strength of Hunger Task Force is its compassionate and committed staff.

Administrative Team

  • Alyson Herdeman | Executive Services Manager
  • Joseph Jefferson | IT Support Specialist
  • Dishyanth Kattula | Policy Analyst
  • Tylene Micklevitz | Accountant

Food Team

  • Jennifer Immler | Site Developer
  • Imelda Roman | Site Developer

Senior Services Team

  • Zach Lueck | Stockbox Monitor
  • Casey Gott | Stockbox DoorDash Program Manager
  • Jeremy Warwick | Mobile Market Driver

Warehouse & Operations

  • Mikayla Baird | Inventory Coordinator
  • Willie Bryant | Route Representative
  • Kyle Buehner | Food Procurement Manager
  • Devin Courtney | Inventory Coordinator
  • Sal Gonzalez | Route Representative
  • Lisa Karnish | Operations Associate Manager
  • Steve Kruschka | Route Representative
  • Rodney Lloyd | Route Representative
  • Jerry Pipp | Warehouse Manager
  • Corey Rohde | Route Representative
  • Nick Stella | Route Representative
  • Howard Turluck | Route Representative

Development Team

  • Faith Evans | Volunteer Coordinator
  • Rachel Graan | Development Specialist
  • Julia Prange | Volunteer Program Manager
  • Herb Reichelt | Giving Manager
  • Will Skrundz | Donor Database Manager
  • Mardi Smirl | Community Relations Manager
  • Michelle Zimmermann | Grants & Prospect Research Manager

Communications & Marketing

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

Advocacy Team

  • Ashley Best | Community Nutrition Program Manager
  • Pasua Chang | Cultural Foods Coordinator
  • Melanie Foland | Child Nutrition Educator
  • Tosha Freeman | WIC Outreach Manager
  • Mark Lisowski | Hunger Relief Federation Organizer
  • Brandon Savage | Hunger Relief Federation Manager
  • Patrice Vitucci |SNAP-Ed Assistant

FoodShare (SNAP) Outreach Team

  • Allen Castillo | FoodShare Program Manager
  • Paw Boe | FoodShare Advocate
  • Carmen Delvalle | FoodShare Advocate Supervisor
  • Margarita Fons | FoodShare Advocate
  • Armando Hernandez | FoodShare Advocate
  • Tammy-Jo Keen | FoodShare Advocate Supervisor
  • Mar Mar Lin | FoodShare Advocate
  • Gabriella Marquez | FoodShare Advocate
  • Carlos Martinez | FoodShare Advocate
  • Julie Moua | FoodShare Advocate
  • Leslie Posey | FoodShare Advocate
  • Abigail Sanchez | FoodShare Advocate
  • Qadir Shah Hotak | FoodShare Advocate
  • Menickalay Smith | FoodShare Advocate
  • Maja Wolfe | FoodShare Advocate
  • MaiDoua Vang | FoodShare Advocate
  • Fue Xiong | FoodShare Advocate Supervisor

Farm Team

  • Sarah Bressler | Farm Manager
  • Jeff Cecelia | Beginning Farmer
  • Sarah Christman | Farm Produce Manager
  • Jordan Leitner | Farm Volunteer Coordinator
  • Stephen Poquette | Farm Volunteer Coordinator
  • Adam Romanak | Operations & Natural Areas Manager
  • Rebekah Severson | Farm Hand
  • Gabriella Smirl | Farm Hand
  • Laura Witkowski | Farm Hand

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
  • Doug Hagerman, Rockwell Automation (retired)
  • Michele Hepp, R.W. Baird
  • Angela Hersil – Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
  • Aaron Lippman, Miwaukee Jewish Day School
  • Angela Loberg – UnitedHealthcare
  • Ben Lorber – WISN 12
  • Bharat Madireddy
  • Richard Marcus – Fifth Third Bank
  • 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
  • Tracy Wattron – Anthem