Board of Directors

fy24 board members 0026 Dwinelva Z. Zackery

Board Chair

Dwinelva Z. Zackery
St. Elizabeth Healthcare

“I value the opportunity to work alongside those committed to advancing the mission-critical work of the Freestore. Its mission aligns with my belief and vocation to eliminate barriers for our most vulnerable to they can be empowered to live and thrive with hope and dignity.”

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Board Chair Elect

Henry Karamanoukian
Retired from Procter & Gamble

“I am passionate about the Freestore’s mission of improving lives by eliminating hunger. When I was part of the Board of Trustees a decade ago, I was inspired by the organization’s positive impact of helping people in our community, I am honored to serve the Freestore Foodbank again as it continues the important work of eradicating food insecurity.”

Vice Chair

Development

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Thomas (Tom) J. Kirkwood
Retired from Thompson Hine LLP

“Hunger is a noxious but real presence in our otherwise abundant world. A hungry child cannot learn. A hungry community cannot thrive. The Freestore Foodbank is the premier warrior working every day to eradicate hunger in our region. I am proud to be in my second decade of service as a trustee of the Freestore Foodbank, one of the finest Foodbanks in the nation.”

Vice Chair

Development

Ann Reed
Kroger

“The Freestore Foodbank aligns with our mission at Kroger and our goal of Zero Hunger and Zero Waste. It is an incredible travesty that so many do not know where their next meal is coming from with all of the food abundance in our community. It will take all of us to end hunger, and I know by partnering with the Freestore Foodbank we can make a difference.”

Vice Chair

Governance & Trusteeship

Joe C. Alter
American Financial Group

“The Freestore’s efforts to support vulnerable individuals and families has been invaluable to the region over the long run. Eliminating hunger is fundamental to improving the lives of our fellow citizens and creating vibrant communities with the potential for upward mobility. For many years I have admired the Freestore and its leadership, and it’s an honor to have the opportunity to help contribute to its mission.”

Board Treasurer

David Freitas
Deloitte & Touche LLP

“Having school-age children of my own and learning the statistics on childhood hunger has on childhood education was truly sobering. Getting involved – first through volunteering and then as a Board member at another Feeding America organization – I saw firsthand all of the life changing work that Feeding America and the Freestore Foodbank do. Upon my move to Cincinnati, I wanted to continue helping out as much as I could.”

Board Secretary

Lisa Sampson
PNC Private Bank

Member

Alen Amini
Boston Consulting Group

“I’ve been inspired by Frestore Foodbank’s work since I first learned of its work as a child. I’ve admired the impactful way we have addressed hunger in the city – in a systematic, thoughtful manner that’s a national model.”

Member

Sue Baggott
Power Within Consulting

“My early exposure to the Freestore Foodbank was when our family volunteered on the food sorting line – helping teach our kids about giving back. While on the Impact 100 Board, I learned about the Cincinnati COOKS! and Power Pack programs. Overall, I’m impressed with the comprehensive approaches the Freestore Foodbank has taken to provide critical hunger relief, as well as to make connections to services that build stability, self-reliance and life improvement.”

Member

Jenny Neyer Berg
Retired from Leadership Council for Nonprofits

“I’ve long admired the mission of FSFB and got to learn more firsthand when they received the first grant from Impact 100 (I’m an Impact 100 member). This opened my eyes further to the needs of those suffering from food insecurity. In my role as the previous Executive Director of Leadership Council for Nonprofits, I got to know and enjoy working with Kurt Reiber and other staff members of FSFB.”

Member

Marty Dunn
Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP

“I have always treasured my time and service on the Board, as none of us can rest as long as hunger and poverty plague anyone in our community. Unfortunately, these disparities have only grown and our mission to eradicate food insecurity is now more urgent and critical than ever.”

Member

James (Jim) A. Dressman III
Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc

“I have always known the Freestore to be one of the most important social service organizations in Greater Cincinnati. I was taught at a very young age that service to the least of my neighbors is not optional, it is a duty. I did not hesitate when asked to serve on the Freestore Board and I have had no regrets. Its service to the least in our community is unmatched.”

Member

Mike Haught
Midwest Filtration

“I believe in the Freestore mission of improving lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with our community. The outstanding team at the Freestore delivers on this Mission every day, and I want to help support them in any way I can. Thank you to Warren Weber for his years of support to Freestore and getting me connected to this great organization.”

Member

Adrienne W. Henize
Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center

“I am excited to be part of the incredibly impactful work the Freestore Foodbank does in the community to support hungry and food insecure families. Working at Cincinnati Children’s, I see firsthand how food insecurity limits the ability of children to grow, learn, play, thrive, and reach their full potential. I connect deeply with the organization’s mission and vision of a hunger-free, healthy, thriving community.”

Member

Eric Kearney
The Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce

Member

Julie L. McGehee
Retired from The E.W. Scripps Company

Member

Michael Moore
Black Achievers, Inc.

“I have always been passionate about helping those in need in our community. This was a lesson taught to me by my parents at a very early age. I think addressing food insecurity is very important and admire the FSFB’s innovative approach to creating sustainable solutions.”

Member

Meghan Mullikin
Journey Advisory Group

“I had volunteered with the Freestore to put together Power Packs for school children to have something to eat on the weekends when they weren’t in school. A student cannot be expected to learn if their basic needs are not met. I love that the Freestore not only looks to satisfy the immediate needs of hunger in our community, but also helps give a hand up through job-training programs (Cincinnati COOKS! & LIFT the Tri-State) to help people feed their families for a lifetime – because of this perspective I knew I needed to get involved.”

Member

Dick Rosenthal
Retired from Uptown Arts

“Following my late wife, Lois, I could see the unending need for support for the food, and the broad caring the FSFB provided. The need was obvious as was/is an engaged Board to provide the expertise and funding necessary to sustain and grow the organization’s mission.”

Member

David Hummel
Bank of America, N.A., Merril Lynch

Member

Brooke Smith
Federal Home Loan Bank Cincinnati

Member

Liz Berliant
FC Cincinnati

Member

Jake Cannon
Kroger Co. – Cincinnati/Dayton Division

Member

Theresa Cruz
FIESTA

Member

Gary Miller
Sycamore Capital

Member

Kirk W. Reich
AK Steel (Retired)

Member

Cady Short-Thompson, PhD
Northern Kentucky University

Leadership Team

President / CEO

Kreg Keesee
Freestore Foodbank

“What gives me hope is the network we have—a mission driven team, hundreds of partner organizations, thousands of volunteers, and a generous community that steps up again and again. My job is to help make sure we’re as effective and responsive as possible, so that, as the region’s needs evolve, we’re evolving right alongside them.”

VP / CFO

Tim Weidner
Freestore Foodbank

“It means our goal is much more than just putting food in people’s stomach. It is about changing lives.”

VP / Chief Development Officer

Trisha Rayner
Freestore Foodbank

“I develop strategies, organize and direct all ongoing work and special projects for fundraising, communications, advocacy, volunteer services, and public relations.”

VP / Human Resources

Valarie S. Boykins
Freestore Foodbank

“My experience includes over 25 years in the areas of executive coaching, team building, workforce development, community relations, Human Resources Manager, Manager of Diverse Workforce, and Employee and Labor Relations Consultant.”

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