Marion-Polk Food Share has reorganized and expanded its management team to better handle the demands of “leading the fight to end hunger in Marion and Polk counties.”

MPFS President Ron Hays announced that:
• Rick Gaupo will take on the role of managing day-to-day emergency food collection, distribution and warehouse operations as chief operating officer;
• Holly Larson will take on business services tasks such as finances and human resources chief financial officer;
• Ryan Lovett will oversee stabilization and growth opportunities, community kitchen and community gardens programs. Lovett had served as vice president of administration.
• Phil McCorkle retains his role as vice president of development.

By adding two positions to the management team, MPFS will be in a better position to innovate for change and keep up with day-to-day activities.