PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ; Bill Keitel , former executive vice president and chief financial officer of Qualcomm Inc .; and Alberto Mier y Terán , president and general manager of KFMB Stations .
“ I think a board ’ s major responsibility is to help management be successful . I am looking forward to helping make that happen ,” shared Bill Keitel , who was introduced to Feeding San Diego by its founder , philanthropist Gwendolyn Sontheim .
Juan Gil-Ramirez has served the Mexico City Food Bank for 15 years and recently moved to San Diego . “ It is incredible that we produce food to feed 100 % of the population , but we waste around 30 %,” he explained “ We have all the means to try to solve those imbalances . One solution is Feeding San Diego .”
“ We live in an area with abundance and yet at the same time a lot of need ,” added Eric Hornsten , who started volunteering at Feeding San Diego with his kids in 2021 . “ The number of lives that are improved as the organization works towards its very aspirational goal to end hunger is just phenomenal .”
Feeding San Diego ’ s founder and board chair , Gwendolyn Sontheim
Shawn Caine represents several large produce growers in California . Feeding San Diego currently rescues produce
from farms around the county but would like to expand its relationships .
“ In talking to Mark Loretta , a current board member and former Padre player , it became apparent that I might be able to help Feeding San Diego bridge some gaps with farmers ,” Caine explained . “ If there is an opportunity where I can make sure that some people are healthier and less hungry , I ’ ll
Feeding San Diego board members Juan give it my best .” Gil-Ramirez , Alberto Mier y Teran , and Eric Hornsten at Feeding San Diego ’ s 15th anniversary party in May 2022 Like Cain , Alberto Mier y Terán saw
an opportunity to create change by joining the board .
“ I believe that we live in the best county in the world , and we should be able to provide enough food so that nobody goes hungry . We need to figure out how to get it to the right people , at the right time , in the right way ,” he shared with GB Magazine . “ It will take a while , but we have to do it .”
Along with the new members , Feeding San Diego ’ s board includes Gwendolyn Sontheim , board chair ; Eugene Chen , secretary ; and directors Sam Binkley , Jon Buneta , Mark Loretta , Steve Netzley , Shari Sapp , and Jodi Ungrodt .
To learn how you can support Feeding San Diego , visit www . feedingsandiego . org .
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