Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank chapter
Casey Castillo is Chief Executive Officer of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, a role he assumed in 2022 after nearly two decades in senior leadership positions within the organization. Under his leadership, the Food Bank has navigated some of the region’s most significant crises — including the COVID‑19 pandemic, when monthly service skyrocketed from 350,000 to 600,000 people, and multiple federal government shutdowns requiring rapid emergency food distributions for thousands of families.
Throughout his 18-year tenure, Castillo has driven major strategic and operational transformations to expand the Food Bank’s capacity and impact. He oversaw multimillion dollar infrastructure investments, including a 90,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art warehouse, expanded refrigeration systems, and a 9,000-square-foot volunteer center which helps the organization sustain service to more than 400,000 people each month. Most recently, Castillo secured a permanent 60,000-square-foot North County facility, significantly expanding access for families across the region.
A champion for sustainability and innovation, Castillo has positioned the Food Bank as a national model for environmentally responsible operations. He spearheaded development of the 3,400‑square‑foot recycling and composting center and led an energy audit that resulted in installing 1,400 solar panels — achieving energy independence and earning LEED v4 Gold Certification and the EPA’s Energy Star Award. He also led the adoption of SDG&E‑donated phase‑change material technology, which stabilizes freezer temperatures overnight and reduces power consumption. He further expanded the Food Bank’s environmental impact through the Fresh Rescue Program, which diverts millions of pounds of nearly expired food from landfills to families in need.
Castillo holds a Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University and an MBA from California State University, San Bernardino. He serves on the boards of Sharp Memorial Hospital, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the California Association of Food Banks. He is a graduate of LEAD San Diego’s Impact Program and the Fieldstone Foundation’s Emerging Leaders Program. He lives in San Diego and is a devoted husband and father of three.