Board of Directors

Current Board of Directors

Kathy Mountain, President
Board member since 2008, President since 2012
As a participant and group lead in the “Ted Spella Leadership Program” sponsored by the Algonquin/Lae in the Hills Chamber of Commerce, the group project focused on the Food Pantry and helped create the pantry’s logo, the tag line “Be a neighbor~Feed a neighbor” and the creation of the pantry’s first website.

Ken Scott, CPA, Vice President
2020 – current
With the ever changing tax laws/financial reporting requirements for non-profit organizations, Ken’s 30+ years of experience in this arena will insure the pantry stays compliant and be good stewards of pantry operations as we continue or mission of serving our clients with dignity for years to come.

Clarenda Johnson, Secretary
2000 – current
As a founding volunteer, Clare soon found herself on the Board as the Secretary and is responsible for writing all of the thank you notes to our donors to this date. Her gift of the written word is truly a blessing.

 Julie Schmickley, Treasurer
Founding Board Member – current
As a founding member of the pantry, Julie has worn many hats over the years. In addition to watch-dog approach to our finances, she coordinates the NIFB food purchases and deliveries at the pantry to include the food truck programs we sponsor with local groups.

 Alison Anderson, Community Outreach

2023-current 

As part of the volunteer efforts with the pantry since 2017, Alison was a perfect fit to continue her good work with the community by spreading the word on social media and participating in chamber events.

Previous Board of Directors

Dick Hoferle, CPA, Director
Founding President, 1999 – 2019
As the Founding President, Dick worked with local churches and community members to establish the pantry.

Mary Terese Piemonte
Founding Board Member – 2022
As a founding member, Mary Terese was involved in all stages of the pantry’s start up along with organizing volunteer schedules, she also publishes a quarterly newsletters, organize community food drives and tours as needed. As of May of 2022 she has taken on the role of the pantry’s coordinator/manager.

Sal Maggio
2008 – 2021
 As a volunteer at the pantry since 2002, Sal joined the Board in 2008. Sal was the project manager and coordinator for the construction of the new building on Pyott and is responsible for Buildings & Grounds along with coordinating our DirectConnect Program (retail food pick-up)

Kay Boyer
Retired 2020
Kay began volunteering at the pantry after retiring from a long and successful career as an elementary school teacher.  She ran the day to day operations at both the Oak Street and Pyott Road.

Carol Platt
2011 – 2020
Carol was the chief fundraiser for our capital campaign that made the move to the Pyott location possible.  Through her tireless efforts and amazing ideas the fundraising seemed secondary to the event at hand.

Dave Ward
2012 – 2018
With his banking background, Dave brought great insight to the Board and helped get the pantry aligned with new budgetary needs as we moved into our new building on Pyott.

Stephanie Maier
Founding Board Member, retired 2014
Stephanie held the roles of Treasurer and Inventory Manager during her tenure. She was instrumental in all aspects of the pantry n the beginning with her focus on shopping to ensure the pantry offered a selection for the clients.

Kathy Herman
Retired 2010
Kathy started as a volunteer and became a Board Member in the early years.  Kathy worked closely with the founding churches, playing a very important role in establishing the pantry in the community.

Linda Knight
Retired 2010
Linda joined the pantry in the early years and managed stocking and inventory matters during her tenure.