25 years at Foodshare!

Congratulations and many thanks to Christine O’Rourke, who was honored yesterday for 25 years with Foodshare.  Despite her insistence that no one make a big deal out of her anniversary, we threw her a surprise party with cake and other goodies, and the entire staff enthusiastically cheering her.  In addition to the party, many of the members of our volunteer Board of Directors, both current and former, sent her congratulatory e-mail messages.

Chris has served in many capacities at Foodshare, joining the organization as its first “food solicitor” in 1988 doing outreach to area food companies to obtain donations. She later took on the role of Associate Director, which had her responsible for volunteer management and partner agency relations.  This role evolved into her current position as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. 

Chris is fairly quiet and doesn’t get into the limelight much, so people are not always aware of the amazing work she does. Her attention to the day-to-day details of the business have resulted in the extraordinary efficiency and efficacy of the organization - her running of a good business allows us to run an effective charity.  Her strategic thinking and long-term vision are plainly evident, though, in our current facility and the expansion which is underway, which was envisioned years ago, and is now near completion. 

We are lucky to have her, and look forward to celebrating her 30^th Anniversary!