Amaan joined the Board of Directors in 2023, with a passion for decreasing food insecurity and providing resources to individuals and communities to reach their full potential. Amaan brings previous non-profit experience from working with Edmonton Meals on Wheels for several years in the areas of fund development and volunteer engagement. Amaan was born and raised in Edmonton. He has a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy and currently works for Alberta Health Services in management. Amaan has lived in Red Deer since 2022. In his spare time, Amaan trains for long-distance races and enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends.

Buck was born in a small town in Manitoba, and finished high school in Regina, Saskatchewan. After graduation, he attended the RCMP training facility there, and spent the next 29 years advancing his career in a variety of roles, experiencing life in several provinces. Buck and his wife met in Inuvik, and this year celebrate 45 years of marriage. Upon retiring in 2005, Buck served as a Councillor for the City of Red Deer, a position he held for 14 years. He considers himself fortunate to be on the Board of Directors for the Red Deer Food Bank, and thoroughly enjoys the experience.

Wanda was raised on a farm in northeast Alberta, where she had experienced the beauty of rural life and the importance of community. Wanda attended the University of Alberta, where she delved into the study of different communities and their interconnectedness in our world. Since moving to Red Deer in 2000, she has actively participated in various non-profit organizations. Community involvement has been both a personal passion and an integral part of her professional life. She is excited for the innovation and growth of the Red Deer Food Bank, which plays a vital role in supporting our community and makes a positive impact.

Jim is a retired telecommunications professional with over 40 years of experience in technical design, planning and implementation of telecom hardware and systems. Over the years he has volunteered and has been part of varying boards and organizations: Served as an Auxiliary Member of the RCMP; a Board Member of the AGT Limited Pension Board; Board Member of a Homeowners Association (HOA) in Phoenix, AZ serving as the treasurer; Board Member of a strata association where he was the Chair of the Maintenance Committee. Since returning to Alberta in 2022 he has been involved in supporting the Red Deer Food Bank in varying roles.

Alex was born in Calgary, but Red Deer has been her home for most of her life. She completed her post secondary schooling in 2016 and received her BA from the University of Prince Edward Island. She currently works as a Foster Care Support Worker with Vantage Community Services. Alex has been involved with the food bank as a volunteer since she was 16 years old and has worn many hats in the past 15 years of her Food Bank volunteer roles, the last 7 serving on the Board of Directors. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outside with family and friends, yoga, and listening to music.

Richie has a background in technology and business development and combines a passion for innovation with a proven track record in strategic planning and execution. He hopes to contribute with a forward-thinking approach to drive impactful change and foster growth. Richie joined the board of directors to help the Food Bank provide crucial services to our community and believes strongly in nurturing healthy relationships with food.

Sharon joined the Board of Directors in 2023 after retiring from IG Wealth Management, where she worked as a Financial Advisor for almost 20 years. Believing that no person in a prosperous nation like Canada should ever be hungry, and that everyone deserves to have nutritious and tasty meals, is what brought her to the Red Deer Food Bank. An interest in social enterprise and how it can fit into the non-profit sector was also a factor. Sharon is very involved in the community as a volunteer and with Rotary Club of Red Deer East, where she has served as Co-President, Fundraising Chair and Committee Chair for several fundraising projects.

Mitch has been the Executive Director of the Red Deer Food Bank since May 2021, bringing a wealth of experience in business, municipal politics, and community development. A former foster parent, Mitch has a diverse professional background, having owned and operated funeral homes and childcare centers. His dedication to public service includes serving on the municipal council in Olds and participating in numerous regional boards.

Mitch is passionate about people and community service. He has driven significant redevelopment at the food bank, including the creation of a commercial kitchen, the Kitchen 49 culinary classroom, mobile food services, and food production activities.

Bio coming soon!