Buck was born in a small town in Manitoba, and finished high school in Regina, Saskatchewan. After graduation, he attended the RCMP training facility there, and spent the next 29 years advancing his career in a variety of roles, experiencing life in several provinces. Buck and his wife met in Inuvik, and this year celebrate 45 years of marriage. Upon retiring in 2005, Buck served as a Councillor for the City of Red Deer, a position he held for 14 years. He considers himself fortunate to be on the Board of Directors for the Red Deer Food Bank, and thoroughly enjoys the experience.

Donna moved to Red Deer in 1986 with her husband, Ron and family in 1986. Donna graduated from the University of Waterloo and has a B.Ed from the University of Alberta. Raising an active family, teaching and volunteering are things that made Donna appreciate our community. She continues to be an active volunteer in retirement. Donna became involved with the Red Deer Food Bank after volunteering in various activities. She is committed to helping others in Central Alberta and enjoys the tasks involved with working with a caring and dedicated board. Community involvement, and making a difference in people’s lives is what makes Donna smile.

Ron has lived, worked and volunteered in the Red Deer community since 1986, after completing post-secondary education at the University of Waterloo. He retired from a 30+ year career in various engineering and leadership positions with NOVA Chemicals in Joffre and corporately.   Volunteering included both non-profit and sports organizations plus a long-term commitment with the Canadian Ski Patrol. The Red Deer Food Bank has embarked on an exciting and novel path to addressing food insecurity in ever more challenging times and Ron is honoured to support the organization achieve a successful and sustainable future. 

Jim is a retired telecommunications professional with over 40 years of experience in technical design, planning and implementation of telecom hardware and systems. Over the years he has volunteered and has been part of varying boards and organizations: Served as an Auxiliary Member of the RCMP; a Board Member of the AGT Limited Pension Board; Board Member of a Homeowners Association (HOA) in Phoenix, AZ serving as the treasurer; Board Member of a strata association where he was the Chair of the Maintenance Committee. Since returning to Alberta in 2022 he has been involved in supporting the Red Deer Food Bank in varying roles.

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Alex was born in Calgary, but Red Deer has been her home for most of her life. She completed her post secondary schooling in 2016 and received her BA from the University of Prince Edward Island. She currently works as a Foster Care Support Worker with Vantage Community Services. Alex has been involved with the food bank as a volunteer since she was 16 years old and has worn many hats in the past 15 years of her Food Bank volunteer roles, the last 7 serving on the Board of Directors. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outside with family and friends, yoga, and listening to music.

Richie has a background in technology and business development and combines a passion for innovation with a proven track record in strategic planning and execution. He hopes to contribute with a forward-thinking approach to drive impactful change and foster growth. Richie joined the board of directors to help the Food Bank provide crucial services to our community and believes strongly in nurturing healthy relationships with food.

Sharon joined the Board of Directors in 2023 after retiring from IG Wealth Management, where she worked as a Financial Advisor for almost 20 years. Believing that no person in a prosperous nation like Canada should ever be hungry, and that everyone deserves to have nutritious and tasty meals, is what brought her to the Red Deer Food Bank. An interest in social enterprise and how it can fit into the non-profit sector was also a factor. Sharon is very involved in the community as a volunteer and with Rotary Club of Red Deer East, where she has served as Co-President, Fundraising Chair and Committee Chair for several fundraising projects.

Shelley is an experienced community leader with a background in governance, policy, and stakeholder engagement. Over more than a decade of public sector and volunteer involvement, she has developed a thoughtful, collaborative approach to leadership — one grounded in integrity, accountability, and service.  Shelley brings experience in strategic planning, advocacy, and partnership development, with a focus on ensuring organizations remain responsive to community needs. She values diverse voices, practical solutions, and boards that balance strong oversight with empathy and purpose.  She is honoured to contribute her skills to advancing food security and supporting the essential work of community organizations that make a difference every day.

Lori is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) with a strong background in non-profit leadership. She currently serves as Executive Director of The Lending Cupboard® in Red Deer, Alberta. Lori brings extensive experience from roles in children’s aid and hospital foundations, with expertise in fund development, event planning, donor relations, and strategic planning. Her passion for community impact drives her commitment to providing support that helps build healthy and stronger communities. Lori is known for her ability to build meaningful relationships and lead successful fundraising initiatives.

Mitch has been the Executive Director of the Red Deer Food Bank since May 2021, bringing a wealth of experience in business, municipal politics, and community development. A former foster parent, Mitch has a diverse professional background, having owned and operated funeral homes and childcare centers. His dedication to public service includes serving on the municipal council in Olds and participating in numerous regional boards.

Mitch is passionate about people and community service. He has driven significant redevelopment at the food bank, including the creation of a commercial kitchen, the Kitchen 49 culinary classroom, mobile food services, and food production activities.