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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Jess Pontious

Chief Operating Officer

As Chief Operating Officer, Jess leverages over 15 years of distinguished leadership in operations and logistics. Jess holds a MBA, and offers extensive expertise in supply chain management, inventory control, customer service, strategic planning, and talent development. She joined Hunger Task Force in 2024.

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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 maintains 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 | Chief of Staff
  • Joseph Jefferson | IT Manager
  • Dishyanth Kattula | Policy Analyst
  • Tylene Micklevitz | Accountant
  • Megan Torpy | Office Assistant

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

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

Farm Team

  • Sarah Bjorklund | Farm Hand
  • John Chirillo | Farm Hand
  • Jeff Cecelia | Beginning Farmer
  • Sarah Christman | Farm Produce Manager
  • Jordan Leitner | Farmer
  • Polly Muradas | Farmer
  • Stephen Poquette | Farm Volunteer Coordinator
  • Adam Remington | Farm Hand
  • Adam Romanak | Operations & Natural Areas Manager
  • Gabriella Smirl | Farm Hand
  • Laura Witkowski | Farm Hand

Communications & Marketing

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

Food Team

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

Senior Services Team

  • Zach Lueck | Stockbox Monitor
  • Casey Gott | Stockbox DoorDash Program Manager
  • Leslie Posey | Senior Services Coordinator
  • Jeremy Warwick | Mobile Market Driver

Advocacy Team

  • Carmen Baldwin, NDTR | Community Nutrition Educator
  • Pasua Chang, MS, RDN, CD | Community Dietitian
  • Melanie Foland | Child Nutrition Educator
  • Tosha Freeman | WIC Outreach Manager
  • Mark Lisowski | Hunger Relief Federation Organizer
  • Tania Ramsey | Child Nutrition Organizer
  • Brandon Savage | Hunger Relief Federation Manager
  • Patrice Vitucci | SNAP-Ed Assistant

FoodShare (SNAP) Outreach Team

  • Allen Castillo | FoodShare Outreach Program Manager
  • Ruth Aviles | FoodShare Advocate
  • Paw Boe | FoodShare Advocate
  • Margarita Fons | FoodShare Advocate
  • Armando Hernandez | FoodShare Advocate
  • Tammy-Jo Keen | FoodShare Advocate Supervisor
  • Mar Mar Lin | FoodShare Advocate
  • Alexia Lopez | FoodShare Advocate
  • Julie Moua | FoodShare Advocate
  • Abigail Sanchez | FoodShare Advocate
  • Qadir Shah Hotak | FoodShare Advocate
  • Menickalay Smith | FoodShare Advocate
  • MaiDoua Vang | FoodShare Advocate
  • Fue Xiong | FoodShare Advocate Supervisor

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)
  • Doug Hagerman, Rockwell Automation (retired)
  • Michele Hepp, R.W. Baird
  • Angela Hersil, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
  • Jessica Johnson, Advocate Aurora Health
  • Ron Lehman, Johnson Financial Group
  • Aaron Lippman, Miwaukee Jewish Day School
  • Angela Loberg, UnitedHealthcare
  • Ben Lorber, WISN 12
  • Andrew Lukasek, Milwaukee Tool
  • 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
  • Jan Wiberg, Milwaukee County Commision on Aging