President, Joe Everett
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Joe was Vice President of the West Seattle Helpline board when it merged with the Food Bank in 2020. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, he has lived with his wife and two children in West Seattle since 2013. Joe has worked as an attorney in the public sector since 2007, and an Assistant City Attorney with the Seattle City Attorney’s Office since 2013.
Vice President, Nicole Lutomski
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Nicole was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and moved to Washington to attend Seattle University where she met her husband, Rand. They later put down roots in West Seattle in 2013 where they have been raising their two kids since. Nicole currently serves as the Chief of Staff for the 34th Legislative District State Senator, in addition to helping West Seattle families navigate pregnancy, childbirth and newborn life as a birth doula. In her free time she enjoys organizing the 4th of July Children’s Parade, attending her kids sporting events and paddleboarding off the many beautiful local beaches here in West Seattle.
Treasurer, Rob Wells
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Rob joined the food bank board in December 2023, after more than 3 years as a home delivery volunteer.
He held a variety of management positions in the general aviation industry for more than 50 years, and lived in multiple locations in the US and overseas. After retiring from full time work, he returned to West Seattle in 2015, and in addition to food bank activities, he remains active with The Museum of Flight and other nonprofit organizations.
Rob is married to Edie Wells, who also volunteers with the Foodbank, providing graphic design assistance.
Secretary, Jan Roberts
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Jan joined the WSFB board in 2015 after retiring from 35 years in dairy industry marketing. Prior to that she taught nutrition and vocational education for 8 years in Seattle Public schools. She holds a degree in Nutrition Education from the University of Washington and a Food Service Vocational Certificate from South Seattle Community College. Jan’s volunteer work at the West Seattle Food Bank includes both working on the produce line and on the board of directors. Her work at WSFB enables her to share her nutrition expertise and passion for fighting hunger to our neighbors in need. She enjoys golf and gardening.
Director, Corey Limbaugh
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Corey has been on the West Seattle Food Bank Board since 2006. Corey earned his undergraduate degree from Pacific Lutheran University in 1993 and received his MBA in 2000 from University of Phoenix. A resident of West Seattle since 2002, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids. Corey currently serves as Senior Vice President & Senior Corporate Relationship Manager for PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
Director, Ted Barker
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Ted was born in Snohomish, WA, attended Western Washington University and has lived in West Seattle since 1992. As a father who raised two now grown sons he became active in youth sports, which in turn lead to working to promote active recreation facilities in Seattle parks. In his time in West Seattle Ted has also been active in local politics serving on the executive board of the West Seattle Democrats.
Director, Katy Walum
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Katy joined the WSFB Board in 2021, but has served on the Board’s Advocacy Committee since 2018. She formerly served as the PTA President for both Madison Middle School and Lafayette Elementary, as well as President of the Admiral Neighborhood Association, and founded the “Summer Concerts at Hiawatha Park” concert series. She is also a Master Gardener with the King County WSU Master Gardener Program. Katy is an Assistant District Director with the Wage-Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor, and has lived in West Seattle since 2005 with her husband and two children, where she enjoys tending to her own garden, cooking, reading, and traveling.
Director, Anthony Chavez
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Anthony is currently the Director of Renewable Energy for Weyerhaeuser, where he has worked since 2005. Prior to becoming the Director of Renewable Energy, Anthony was the Government Relations manager covering legislative issues in Washington State.
Before joining Weyerhaeuser, Anthony served five years in the United States Navy as a Judge Advocate General. He was stationed at Naval Stations Bremerton and Everett, as well as a temporary assignment to Roosevelt Roads in Puerto Rico. During his time in the Navy, Anthony served as a defense attorney, prosecutor, and general counsel.
Anthony holds a law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Santa Clara University. Anthony has lived in West Seattle since 2006 with his wife and their two children.
Director, Joan Hansen
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Joan graduated from Harvard Law School and moved to Seattle where she was in the private practice of law in the fields of family law, probate and estate planning until she retired in 2011. She lives in West Seattle and lived with then P.I. reporter and columnist, Shelby Scates, until his death in 2013. Joan joined the board in 2013 because she truly wanted to give back to her West Seattle community. She was an active climber for many years and a member of both the Mountaineers and the American Alpine Club.
Director, Austin Hicks
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Austin lives in West Seattle with his wife and daughter, and was drawn to the West Seattle Food Bank board by his own experience relying on food banks growing up. He is the Principal of Admiral Strategies, a Washington state public affairs and strategic communications firm. Austin has spent the bulk of his career in public policy and government relations, including former roles with U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell and the Democratic Governors Association. Outside of work, Austin enjoys cooking large meals for friends and family, fishing, and is often found rooting on the Seahawks and Mariners.
Director, Hope Youngs
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Hope Youngs has lived in West Seattle since 1999, and has raised her two daughters here in the community. Hope has worked in business process and employee engagement consulting, and has just launched Hope Strategic, a business focused on improving compliance, cognitive overload and efficiency for front line health and human service case workers. In her free time, she is an avid reader, sailor, and adventure seeker.