Leadership
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
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)
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)
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
- Megan D. Shea — Vice President of Growth, Yay Lunch
- Altheia LeDuc — Partner/Certified Public Accountant, Gold Gerstein Group LLC
- Philip J. Bartholomew — Vice President, Relationship Manager, Bank of America
- Pam Boyd — Co-Founder/President, Thomas/Boyd Communications
- Suzanne Ghee — President & CEO, Thrive Public Affairs
- Diana L. Haussling — Vice President – General Manager, Digital Commerce, Colgate-Pamolive
- Kate A. Latimer — Vice President, Human Resources, The Barclay Group
- Frank C. Plum, Jr. — President, Workplace HCM, Inc.
- Douglas A. Schaeffer — EVP, Executive Director, Woodforest National Bank
- Neal D. Walters — Partner & Practice Group Leader, Ballard Spahr LLP
- James Mbassa — IT Professional
- Darlene Trappier — Executive Director, Beacon of Hope
- Mike Matheis — Director, 787th Civil Engineer Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, US Air Force
- Frederick C. Wasiak — President & CEO, Food Bank of South Jersey