Wh Meet Our Team

Our Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders who volunteer their time, contribute their expertise, and financially support Feeding the Gulf Coast. With the help of the President & CEO, the Board guides the organization to fulfill its mission and maintain financial responsibility.

To reach a member of our leadership team, please call the main office at (251) 653-1617 and dial the proper extension when prompted.

Leadership Team

  • Michael Ledger CEO & President, ext. 106
  • Cyndy Baggett Vice President of Development and Marketing, ext. 130 or cbaggett@feedingthegulfcoast.org
  • Cindy Bloom Director of Operations, ext. 124
  • Rodney Wilson Florida Branch Manager, ext. 209
  • Beth Finch Director of Outreach, ext. 145
  • Rebekah Dawson Director of Child Nutrition Programs, ext. 128
  • Jani Young Director of Accounting, ext. 107
  • Rosemary Pizzuto Human Resources Manager, ext. 146
  • Kyle Schoolar Director of Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives, ext. 212
  • Amanda Young Director of Marketing and Communications, ext. 144

Board of Directors

  • Chad Brown, Chair Thompson Holdings, Inc.
  • Willson McClelland, Vice Chair Alabama Port Authority
  • Rachel Holland, Treasurer United Bank
  • Derrick Williams, Secretary Williams & Associates
  • Debbie Floyd Coastal Alabama Community College, retired
  • Dr. Valerie James VisionSpot Consulting Group, LLC
  • Alec Naman Naman's Catering
  • John Merting Law Offices of John W. Merting, P.A.
  • Ricardo Woods Burr & Forman LLP
  • Dorothy Shaw Ingalls Shipbuilding
  • Danielle Clay-MaGee Woodforest National Bank
  • Les Buerger Greer's Markets
  • Karen Genard Century Bank
  • Monica Washington
  • Mary Booth IHeartMedia
  • Michael Holland, Past Chair Bryant Bank
  • Lee Teumer, Member At Large Hy-Grade Valve Inc.