Network Summit Guest Speakers

Mitzi D. Baum has been a member of the Feeding America team for 14 years. In her current role as Director of Capability Development, she is focused on supporting the food bank network in expanding access to food at the local level. Mitzi played a lead role in the transformation of three member food banks in the network that were underperforming and have now transitioned to providing increased, equitable service throughout their respective areas.
 

Daniel R. Flowers has been the President and CEO of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank since 2003. During his tenure, the Foodbank has experienced significant growth increasing food distribution from 9.1 million pounds to more than 19.2 million pounds in 2010. Dan led the Foodbank through a building expansion project and into a newly renovated state of the art facility in 2007.
 

Charles Allen is in his tenth year at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, currently serving as the Director of Product Development. He also serves as a member of Feeding America’s Food Safety Task Force, the Northern Ohio Associated Grocery Manufacturers’ Representatives and the East Central Ohio Food Dealers Association. Chuck brings extensive knowledge and experience of food purchasing programs and logistics to the entire food bank network.