Food Bank for the Heartland
Food Bank for the Heartland announces the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors Janel Allen Paul Cech Food Bank for the Heartland announces Janel Allen, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Children's Nebraska to its board. With a focus on leading the organization's human resources strategy, Janel is instrumental in driving initiatives centered around organizational transformation, succession planning, diversity and inclusion, and brand management. The Food Bank also welcomes Paul Cech, COO of Woodhouse Auto Family, to the board. In his role, Paul is involved in all the business activities of the organization and assists in the global management of the entire Woodhouse Auto Family. "These individuals were thoughtfully selected for their expertise, community leadership and passion for creating food-secure communities. As the Food Bank enters the public phase of its capital campaign for our new facility while navigating an increased need with fewer resources, their perspective will be invaluable," said Food Bank for the Heartland President and CEO Brian Barks. "We are eager to utilize their combined skillsets to better serve Heartland neighbors in need and strategically increase efficiencies across our organization." The Food Bank's board is comprised of 22 driven leaders committed to finding creative solutions in the fight against hunger-allowing the Food Bank to provide healthier outcomes for children, families, seniors, and veterans experiencing food insecurity in Nebraska and western Iowa. About Food Bank for the Heartland Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Food Bank for the Heartland-a Partner Food Bank of Feeding America-is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to eliminate hunger in the Heartland by ensuring consistent access to healthy foods through community partnerships. Food Bank for the Heartland works with 555 network partners in 93 counties across Nebraska and western Iowa offering multiple hunger-relief and nutrition programs, helping to break the cycle of food insecurity among children, families, seniors, and veterans. For more information, visit FoodBankHeartland.org .
