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Staff & Board

The Ontario Association of Food Banks (OAFB) relies on many dedicated individuals for its success in working towards a hunger-free Ontario.

Provincial Office Staff, the Board of Directors, volunteers, and friends all contribute to the success of our mission, vision, and work across the province.

Provincial Office Staff

The provincial office is located in the heart of downtown Toronto. All staff can be reached by email or phone at 416-656-4100. Contact information for individual team members can be found below:

General Email: info@oafb.ca
Phone: 416-656-4100

Fax: 416-656-4104

Bill Laidlaw,
Executive Director

Phone: 416-656-4100 x 2931
Email: bill@oafb.ca

Melody Brice,
Office Coordinator

Phone: 416-656-4100 x 2930
Email: melody@oafb

Carolyn Stewart,
Manager, Operations & Finance

Phone: 416-656-4100 x 2935
Email: carolyn@oafb.ca

Amanda Finley King,
Associate Manager - Fundraising, Membership, Communications
Phone: 416-656-4100 x 2932
Email: amanda@oafb.ca

Erin Fotheringham,
Development & Operations Coordinator

Phone: 416-656-4100 x 2934
Email: erin@oafb.ca

Nicole Champagne
Development Officer

Phone: 416-656-4100 x2938
Email: nicole@oafb.ca

Board of Directors

The Ontario Association of Food Banks (OAFB) Board of Directors is comprised of concerned citizens and representatives from our food bank network.

This balance allows seasoned professionals in the food bank sector to share their knowledge and passion alongside professional citizens, from various fields of expertise and business acumen, to contribute their unique talents towards one common goal.

2012 – 2013 OAFB Board of Directors

Mr. Basil Alexander
Barrister & Solicitor, Basil Alexander Professional Corporation
Chair

Mr. Michael Howard
Agency Relations Manager, Ottawa Food Bank
Vice Chair

Ms. Gail Nyberg
Executive Director, Daily Bread Food Bank
Corporate Secretary

Mr. Akash Kapoor
Institutional Equity Research Associate, GM Securities L.P.
Treasurer

Ms. Ali Davies
Director of Sales, Tassimo, Kraft Canada Inc.
Past Chair

Mr. David C. Einwechter
General Manager, Special Commodities Division, Challenger Motor Freight Inc.

Mr. John Geurtjens
Director, Guelph, Farm Credit Canada (FCC)

Ms. Marta M. Haley
Manager, Corporate Affairs (Canada), Elanco Animal Health Canada

Mr. Christopher Hatch
Executive Director, The Mississauga Food Bank

Mr. Rob O'Neil
Operations Manager, Food 4 All Northumberland

Ms. Heather Vanner
Executive Director, Community Resource Service

Mr. Vince Vetere
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, Kraft Canada Inc.

Mr. Aly N. Alibhai
Barrister & Solicitor

Mr. John Teljeur
Regional Association Sales Manager - Ontario, Delta Hotels and Resorts

Ms. Wraychel Horne
Executive Director, 4-H Ontario

There is currently an opening for two (2) Community Members on the OAFB Board of Directors. If you are interested in joining the OAFB Board Directors, please complete the application form by clicking here and forward your completed application form to Carolyn Stewart, Manager - Operations & Finance (carolyn@oafb.ca).

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