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Our Team

The San Diego Food Bank’s work is guided by a dedicated team of staff and board members who bring decades of combined experience in operations, philanthropy, government affairs, and community partnerships to the fight against hunger.

Our Leadership
Our Board

Leadership Staff

From our Miramar warehouse to our North County facility in Vista, the Food Bank's leadership team oversees the people, partnerships, and logistics that get food to San Diegans every day. Together, they lead the strategy and operations behind our core programs, advancing hunger-relief efforts across San Diego County.

Casey Castillo

Casey Castillo

Chief Executive Officer
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Kimberley Layton

Kimberley Layton

Chief Advancement & Communications Officer
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Allyson Tutor

Allyson Tutor

Chief Financial Officer
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Brigitte Wesselink

Brigitte Wesselink

Vice President of Operations & Programs
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Kristin Wiggins

Kristin Wiggins

Vice President of Development
Cole Williamson

Cole Williamson

Vice President of Administration
Arika Daniels

Arika Daniels

Senior Director of Communications
Amy Eilts

Amy Eilts

Senior Director of Programs
India Mittag

India Mittag

Senior Director of Philanthropy
Frank Ortega

Frank Ortega

Senior Director of Operations
Andrea Caldwell

Andrea Caldwell

Director of Government Affairs & Advocacy
Michael Catalano

Michael Catalano

Director of Food Sourcing
Wendy Endsley

Wendy Endsley

Director of Principal Giving
Jorge Escasan

Jorge Escasan

Director of IT
Nathan Mayall

Nathan Mayall

Director of Projects & Facilities
Michael Minjares

Michael Minjares

Director of Grants Management
Gina Mittal

Gina Mittal

Director of Community Resources
Julie Moore

Julie Moore

Director of Corporate & Community Engagement
Steven Morrison

Steven Morrison

Director of Human Resources
Ion Nemteanu

Ion Nemteanu

Director of Data & Analytics
Andrew Nurre

Andrew Nurre

Director of Digital Marketing
Maureen Polimadei

Maureen Polimadei

Director of Individual Giving
Nathan Smith

Nathan Smith

Director of Accounting
Cesar Barreda

Cesar Barreda

Inventory Receiving Manager
Luis Barreto

Luis Barreto

Miramar Warehouse Manager
Lauren Cabrera

Lauren Cabrera

Special Projects Manager
Gabriela Castillo

Gabriela Castillo

Administrative Services Manager
Josue Castro

Josue Castro

Direct Services Manager
Brooke Evans

Brooke Evans

Special Events Manager
Belen Gonzalez

Belen Gonzalez

Social & Multimedia Manager
Lindsay Martin

Lindsay Martin

Corporate Partnership Manager
Amy McCutcheon

Amy McCutcheon

Accounting Manager
Ian McHenry

Ian McHenry

Volunteer Manager
Danny Milla

Danny Milla

Government Affairs & Advocacy Manager
Ines Munguia

Ines Munguia

Development Services Manager
David Perez

David Perez

North County General Manager
Ashley Reiter

Ashley Reiter

Food Sourcing Manager
Kayla Thomson

Kayla Thomson

Community Engagement Manager
Viannah Villagomez

Viannah Villagomez

Nonprofit Services Manager
Lupe Verdugo

Lupe Verdugo

Human Resources Manager
Eugene Ward

Eugene Ward

North County Warehouse Manager
Karissa Wilburn

Karissa Wilburn

Communications Manager

Board of Directors

The Food Bank's Board of Directors provides governance that keeps us accountable to the neighbors we serve and the donors who make our work possible. Representing diverse industries and backgrounds across San Diego County, board members volunteer their time and expertise to help guide our strategic direction.

Sandra Kerl

Board of Directors - Chair
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Patrick Day

Board of Directors - Vice Chair
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Clifford “Rip” Rippetoe, CVE

Board of Directors - Board Emeritus
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Kristin Howell

Board of Directors - Treasurer
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Tashonda Taylor

Board of Directors - Secretary
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Matt Abernethy

Board of Directors
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Courtney Carranza

Board of Directors
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Sarah Evans

Sarah Evans

Board of Directors
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Christopher M. Flores, PhD

Christopher M. Flores, Ph.D.

Board of Directors
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Dr. Sonali Fonseca

Board of Directors
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Scott Heath

Board of Directors
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Nancy Henroid

Nancy Henroid

Board of Directors
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Jill Irvin

Board of Directors
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Kerri Verbeke Kapich

Board of Directors
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Cathy Lloyd

Board of Directors
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Sathya Narayanaswamy

Board of Directors
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Jim Nuckols

Board of Directors
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Nikolas Parrish

Nikolas Parrish

Board of Directors
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James Rossi

Board of Directors
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Join Our Team

Behind every pound of food distributed is a team of people working together to serve neighbors in communities throughout San Diego County. Explore open opportunities and find your place at the San Diego Food Bank.

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San Diego Food Bank
9850 Distribution Avenue
San Diego, CA 92121-2320
1-858-527-1419 Local
1-866-350-FOOD (3663) Toll Free
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Hours of Operation - Miramar
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

FOOD DONATION DROP-OFF
Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

San Diego Food Bank -
North County
2260 Oak Ridge Way
Vista, CA 92081
1-858-527-1419 Local
1-858-863-5177 Client Choice Pantry
1-866-350-FOOD (3663) Toll Free

Hours of Operation - North County
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 12:30-4:30 p.m.

FOOD DONATION DROP-OFF
Monday-Friday
7-10 a.m. & 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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