Leadership

Fred Wasiak, President & CEO

Fred Wasiak, President & CEO

Fred C. Wasiak was named president and CEO of the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) in 2018; he oversees all aspects of the organization, including financial sustainability, operational efficiency, community engagement, advocacy, staff enrichment, and board development. Read More

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Lavinia Awosanya, MBA, CFRE, Chief Development Officer (CDO)

In her role as Chief Development Officer, Lavinia Awosanya advances the Food Bank of South Jersey’s mission by leading fundraising, marketing, and partnership cultivation strategies for the region’s largest hunger-relief organization. She also oversees and directs all aspects of donor relations, implementing key strategies for scaling fundraising operations and maximizing results. As a part of the executive team, Awosanya helps shape the strategic direction of the organization with the core mission of feeding residents remaining central to all decisions. Read More

Kathleen Horton, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)v

Kathleen Horton, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

As CFO, Horton is responsible for all aspects of financial planning, reporting, strategically managing accounting and financial products, and overseeing the Information Technology activities of FBSJ. Horton joined the organization in 2019 and now provides leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning, accounting, and budgeting efforts.

Charlie Hosier, Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Charlie Hosier, Chief Operating Officer (COO)

As COO, Hosier oversees all aspects of operations, including employee and food safety compliance, inventory control, distribution, programs and services, health and wellness, and food procurement. He also leads the team responsible for planning, implementing, and directing the production, sales, and distribution activities of Just Peachy Salsa. In 2016, Hoiser joined FBSJ as the Director of Operations. Prior to this, he served as General Manager for a large food processing company in South Jersey. Hosier joined FBSJ in 2016.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  • Douglas A. Schaeffer — EVP, Executive Director, Woodforest National Bank — Board Chair
  • Philip J. Bartholomew — Vice President, Relationship Manager, Bank of America
  • Pam Boyd — Co-Founder/President, Thomas/Boyd Communications
  • Pastor Georgia Dennis — President and Founder, Love Ministries Outreach International, Inc.
  • Suzanne Ghee — President & CEO, Thrive Public Affairs
  • Diana L. Haussling — Vice President – General Manager, Digital Commerce, Colgate-Pamolive
  • Jeff Hayman — CEO, Lakeview Acquisition Corp (LVKA)
  • Altheia LeDuc — Partner/Certified Public Accountant, Gold Gerstein Group LLC
  • Mike Matheis — Director, 787th Civil Engineer Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, US Air Force
  • James Mbassa — IT Professional
  • Frank C. Plum, Jr. — President, Workplace HCM, Inc.
  • Megan D. Shea — Vice President of Growth, Yay Lunch
  • Carol Strock — Director, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Food Pantry
  • Neal D. Walters — Partner & Practice Group Leader, Ballard Spahr LLP
  • Pastor Darlene Trappier — Executive Director, Beacon of Hope
  • Frederick C. Wasiak — President & CEO, Food Bank of South Jersey
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