Bruce Phelps
March 27, 2023
Bruce is a retired Ph.D. Biochemist with over 40 years of combined technical management, operational and research & development experience in biotechnology, medical devices and diagnostics, as well as executive recruitment. He has held senior positions with both multinational corporations and venture capital-backed startup companies. His corporate career includes positions
Teresa Makarewicz
March 27, 2023
Having worked for over 30 years at Shell Oil and Texaco, Teresa is an experienced leader in environment, safety and health management. Her passion was developing and leading a work culture that demonstrated employees’ personal responsibility for their safety and that of the neighboring community. She participated in and supported
Melissa Jones
March 27, 2023
Melissa is the EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer for CSAA Insurance Group and leads the company’s HR efforts including corporate culture; talent management; leadership development; compensation; benefits; charitable programs; diversity, equity and inclusion; and employee communications. She is part of a leadership team that cultivates innovation in a customer-driven
Bruce Hironaka
March 27, 2023
Bruce is an experienced executive and consultant in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. He has over 30 years of executive-level company-building, corporate development, operational and strategic planning experience in the life science industry. He has served in CEO and other executive roles with multiple start-up and early-stage life science companies.
Keva Dean
March 27, 2023
Keva brings almost 30 years of experience with Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services, where she partners with the community to deliver quality services and ensure access to resources that support, protect and empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. She is a graduate of the 2021 Food Bank’s
Dan Birkhaeuser
March 27, 2023
Dan is a partner at the law firm of Bramson, Plutzik, Mahler & Birkhaeuser, LLP in Walnut Creek, CA and has practiced law for over 30 years. Dan received his law degree from the University of California, Davis where he served as an Editor of the UC Davis Law Review.
Darwin Bosen
March 27, 2023
Darwin Bosen joined the Food Bank in 2023 and currently serves as the Vice President of Operations and Programs. Darwin brings decades of experience working with national food providers such as Albertsons, Trader Joe’s and SuperValu. During his career in the retail grocery industry, Darwin became keenly aware of the disparities in
Brian Morrow, CPA
March 27, 2023
Brian is a licensed CPA and experienced finance professional with executive leadership and consulting experience. He has worked with several CPA firms throughout his career and provided specialized support to large and small nonprofit organizations. Before coming to the Food Bank, Brian held the position of CFO & Treasurer for
Kim Castaneda, CFRE
March 27, 2023
With over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Kim brings expertise and energy to her role as VP of Development & Communications. Kim’s team creates strategies and builds relationships that advance all aspects of the Food Bank’s resource development work to support the mission of ending hunger in
Caitlin Sly
March 26, 2023
Having worked in food justice since 2008, Caitlin Sly brings 15+ years of community leadership to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. Before taking on the role of President and CEO of the Food Bank, Caitlin served as the Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Diablo Region for
Bill Burke
March 22, 2023
Bill is a Senior Vice President at Comerica Bank in Walnut Creek, where he supports local businesses in a variety of industries with their financial growth needs. He previously held various finance and banking roles at Wells Fargo and Citibank. Bill earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University
