Go to... Leadership These key individuals are the backbone of The Children’s Hunger Project: BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karen Montas, Board Chair – Karen, one of the area’s best personal injury attorneys, has spent years in the forefront of charitable causes, including Junior League of South Brevard. Her support of other charities that address children’s needs combined with being a mother of two enables Karen to provide valuable insight to our charity. Dr. Jonathan Reed, Vice-Chair – Jonathan is founder of Strategy First LLC, a local consulting firm helping organizations with strategic planning and management processes. He is a past L3Harris executive and current adjunct faculty member at the Florida Tech College of Business where he teaches courses in management. Mr. Reed excels at driving business growth through strategy, innovation, and execution. Jonathan is a father of three boys and an active volunteer within the community. Kendall T. Moore, Secretary – Kendall is the managing partner of Rockledge based law firm The Moore Law Group, PLLC, as well as Space Coast Strategy, Inc. He attended University of Florida – Frederic G. Levin College of Law. Mr. Moore was educated in the Brevard County school system and as the father of two, he understands the importance of nutrition to a successful educational experience. Summerpal Kahlon, Treasurer – Summerpal is Chief Medical Information Officer with Steward Health Care Network. He has an MS in Healthcare Informatics from University of Florida, and received his MD at University of Alabama School of Medicine. He applies modern information and communication technologies to transform the delivery of healthcare. Summerpal brings to our organization a keen awareness of the health impact of undernutrition. Summit M. Shah, Past Chair – Summit oversees the daily functions of Southeast Petro’s wholesale and retail businesses. Graduating Summa Cum Laude from Tulane University combined with being a father of two young children, Summit brings the educational, business and parental knowledge needed to help our kids. Amy Boyson – Amy is a graduate of the University of North Florida with a B.S. in Communications, focused on Public Relations. Ms. Boyson has eleven years of experience in the communications/community relations field and is responsible for internal and external communication, community outreach and community awareness of Waste Management’s sustainability efforts in Central and North Florida. She has been integral to our mission to promote awareness and fundraise to feed hungry kids on school weekends. Ben Malik – Ben is VP/Commercial Relationship Manager for CenterState Bank. He has been the Mayor of Cocoa Beach since November 2016. He is a former Cocoa Beach Planning Board Member and Cocoa Beach Citizens Academy graduate as well as Lead Brevard graduate. Ben is also active in local Melbourne and Cocoa Beach Chambers of Commerce, and non-profits in the community: Kiwanis, Elks, Surfers Helping Kids, Cocoa Beach Surfrider and volunteer teacher for Junior Achievement (Cocoa Beach High School). David Dischler – SEO Consultant, David Dischler, is the owner of WebX Design, and has been serving the Brevard County area and beyond in Search Engine Optimization and web design. He attended Louisiana State University, and we are fortunate to have him here in Brevard. Says Dave, “I get more happiness from inspiring others than business has ever given me!” Dave truly is “passionate, unstoppable, and focused”, and lends his passion to our organization to help end child hunger in Brevard. Dr. Douglas McKee – Doug McKee, M.D. has been a resident of Brevard since 2005. He completed his undergraduate degree in History at Indiana University and his M.D. at Indiana University. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, where he met his beautiful wife and fellow resident, Kim McKee, and they have two daughters. Dr. Doug practiced in Kingsport, TN, Duke University, then Brevard County with Health First, followed by the Viera VA, then back to Health First as the CMIO (Chief Medical Informatics Officer.) Dr. McKee has also been a volunteer physician with Space Coast Honor Flight since 2014. Dr. McKee had his first exposure to TCHP at a church event, which hit home for him, as he has seen the effects of hunger on children during his career in family medicine. He is passionate about promoting TCHP’s cause in Brevard County and wants to give back to this wonderful County’s children and families through serving on our board. Edna Wilson – Edna, an outstanding realtor with Rocket City Real Estate, has the energy and dedication to help achieve positive results in North Brevard. As one reviewer says, “She is your go-to agent for ANYTHING you need in real estate. She is conscientious, always available, listens to your needs, and is as hard working and diligent as anyone I’ve EVER met. If you have a real estate need, call HER! You will not regret it.” Katye Campbell – Katye is a former music teacher, a pastor’s wife, and mom to three BPS students. She and her husband, Jim, have been serving the Palm Bay community since 2007. She currently serves on the Brevard County School Board. Her favorite things include singing, spending fun time with her family, and inspiring people to get involved with our kids! She loves the simple mission of The Children’s Hunger Project and that the whole family can participate to make an impact. Maegen Anderson – COO at Brevard Health Alliance, Maegen has been working with BHA since 2014. She attended University of North Florida. Brevard Health Alliance has a Pediatric Stay Strong campaign, focusing on staying ahead of medical needs, back-to-school necessities, and educating patients, which makes Maegen’s input to our organization invaluable. Michael Ballard – After TechRev President, Michael Ballard, toured the TCHP facility, he knew we wanted to commit to more than just a food packing event. Ballard inquired further and learned he could offer more hands-on assistance by joining the TCHP Board of Directors. Naturally, he shared the desire to further the mission with his TechRev team, who quickly jumped at the opportunity. Together they have been supporting TCHP financially for over a year, and collectively support 118 children through the sponsorship program; additionally they routinely volunteer with food packing. Robert Barnes – Following his Air Force tour Bob was a broadcaster and marketing specialist. He brings a business and charity background to assist management in implementing its mission statement and goals. As co-founder of The Children’s Hunger Project Bob heeded the words of Mother Teresa, “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one”, and the rest is history for our charity. Rosy K. Ojha – Rosy, an Account Executive with Ascendance Innovation, is a passionate, open-minded person who values simple acts of kindness. She is a firm believer that a warm smile or a few words of encouragement have the power to propel massive action. Known as a tenacious and determined business professional, her experience spans several industries including healthcare, lighting, and technology. She prides herself in being able to forge deep, meaningful and long-term collaborative relationships in all walks of life. Rosy is married and a mother of two amazing sons who have benefited from an exceptional education in the Brevard County school district. When not working, she builds in time to do the things that bring her joy and infuse her with energy. This can be reading a book, sharing a meal with a friend or traveling with family. Ryan Firth – After graduating from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelors of Arts degree, Ryan married his beautiful wife Victoria, and began a career in the petroleum industry. He was recruited by Southeast Petro Distributors in 2014 and currently serves as their Vice President of Wholesale Operations, responsible for customer relations, deployment of oil company programs, contracts and acquisitions. Along with the support of their employers, Southeast Petro Distributors and Health First, Ryan and his wife support and give back to the community through a number of charities and volunteer events including Children’s Hunger Project, Crosswinds, Junior Achievement and United Way. Ryan brings fresh ideas and unwavering support to The Children’s Hunger Project team. We congratulate Ryan and Vicki on the recent arrival of a son! Samuel Jordan – Sam is President of S&S Entertainment, Owner and Partner of Live Tanks Aquarium in Melbourne, Managing Partner/Consultant of 321 WebPrint, and one of the original co-founders of The Children’s Hunger Project. Sam is an active and devoted father, and his business background and success is combined with community involvement and charitable work. Shana Marshall – Shana is a Provider Engagement Advocate at Florida Blue Medicare. Having been in the healthcare field in Brevard since 2015, she is keenly aware of the impact nutrition has on a child’s health and ability to participate fully in school. She holds a BA from the University of Chicago, and attended Eastern Florida State College for Biomedical Sciences. Tina Descovich – Tina has spent many years as a marketing and communications professional, with experience managing large teams and strategic planning. A graduate of Satellite High, Tina has two children in Brevard Public Schools and has long been a strong advocate for students and parents. In addition to volunteering at her children’s schools, she is a past president of Sally’s Friends and a past president of the Indialantic Elementary PTO. Delores Spearman, Emeritus – Delores is truly one of the gems that make Brevard County a great place to live. With seemingly endless energy to help others, she works on behalf of people she will never meet to make their lives better through countless hours of hard work. Delores was one of four founders of Project Hunger through the United Way of Brevard, which feeds 1600 hungry kids each week during the summer months. It is clear that Delores is passionate about helping children. There is no doubt that thousands of children here in Brevard County have benefited by her hard work and visionary leadership. Executive Director Cheryl Cominsky – Prior to accepting an official role with The Children’s Hunger Project four years ago, Cheryl served as a volunteer for two years. Cheryl brings to the position a diverse background of operations expertise, sales management and volunteerism. Formerly the Community Outreach Coordinator, she became well-known for her ability to connect the mission of TCHP with the goals of businesses, organizations and faith-based groups. Cheryl has deepened and broadened those relationships. Associate Director Lori Mollnow– As of mid-2021, Lori has been with The Children’s Hunger Project three years and has proven an invaluable member of our team! She maintains all of our banking, donor tracking, financial reporting and yearly audit (which is a huge job in itself) and solely works on grants, increasing our grant revenue year after year. Lori relocated to Florida from Virginia, where she served as Executive Director of Colonial Heights Food Pantry and as a member of the FeedMore Advisory Council. Lori’s background includes human resource management, and she brings to The Children’s Hunger Project a passion to serve the community, with a focus on fulfilling the mission of ensuring all children in Brevard have adequate nutrition. Operations Manager Jewel Johnson – Jewel brings over 33 years of experience working in the Social Service field. She spent her entire career working with the Department of Children and Families in the State of NJ, and held several positions with DCF including Caseworker, Supervisor, Business Manager and lastly before retiring Executive Manager overseeing the Statewide Title IVE program. Jewel has spent her career working with children and families, and looks forward to working with The Children’s Hunger Project in providing the much needed food to children of Brevard County. Community Outreach Coordinator Sydney Spradlin – Sydney relocated from Orlando to Rockledge with her roots in hospitality. She has more than nine years experience in the service industry, acquiring new skills throughout her professional career. She graduated from the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida. Sydney has participated in event management, marketing and customer service, with increasing responsibility, and looks forward to utilizing her experience to help The Children’s Hunger Project continue to build relationships in the community. Sydney is proud of be part of the TCHP team! Media Coordinator Sherry Burklew – Sherry maintains an archive of the successes and growth of The Children’s Hunger Project through the years. Creating and curating stories from a brief synopsis, she manages published content, ensuring upcoming events and end results receive recognition on social media. She believes childhood hunger in Brevard is a solvable problem in large part due to the efforts of TCHP volunteers and the compassionate people of Brevard. The Children’s Hunger Project Founders Bob Barnes, David Cohen, Sam Jordan and Jean Yves-Clerc Click here to read the story of The Children’s Hunger Project founders in Space Coast Business Magazine About Volunteers In The Know Supporters Contact Donate 1855 W. King Street Cocoa, FL 32926 321-610-1900 Copyright © 2021 The Children’s Hunger Project, Inc. | All Rights Reserved Website By Facebook Twitter Instagram