Leadership & Board
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Our Executive Team is dedicated to living out the Food Bank’s mission of eliminating hunger in the Heartland by ensuring consistent access to healthy food through community partnerships. Every day, they work closely with community leaders, staff, network partners, and our board to create a healthier Heartland.

Brian Barks
President & CEO

Leslie Delperdang
VP, Finance & Accounting

Ericka Smrcka
VP, Operations

Donna Naimoli
Senior Executive Assistant

Kelly Ptacek
VP, External Affairs
Director Team
Margie Bell
Senior Director of Human Resources
Travis Carlson
Director of Marketing & Communications
Joanne Kamppinen
Director of Development
David Love
Senior Director of Operations
Jason Moucka
Director of Food Procurement & Processing
Michelle Sause
Director of Network Relations
Board of Directors
The Food Bank’s board is comprised of 21 committed community individuals. Their expertise, leadership and skill-set is invaluable to serving our at-risk neighbors and increasing efficiencies across our organization.