Staff

President - Kathryn Hultgren, Hutchinson MN

Vice President - Gene Seipel, Glencoe MN 

Treasurer - Greg Troska, Glencoe MN 

Secretary - Lori Thul, Hutchinson MN  

Ken Merrill, Silver Lake MN 

Mark Larson, Glencoe MN

Jerilyn Shearer, Glencoe MN 

Cory Gallagher, Hutchinson MN 

Brittney Litzau,  Seneca Foods Representative

Pastor Aaron Holmgren, Waconia MN

Joanne Jacques, Glencoe MN

Barb Jenneke, Glencoe MN 

Jerry Schimelpfenig, Glencoe MN

The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing MEFS’s operations, while maintaining a strong visable commitment to the mission. This involves establishing a strategic

direction, ensuring compliance with all applicable legal requirements, and keeping McLeod Emergency Food Shelf financially healthy.   

Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each odd month, beginning in January. Meetings begin at 9:30 AM and take place in the Lower Level Meeting Room at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Glencoe MN. The Annual Meeting, 3rd Thursday in May at 9:30 AM, is held at the Hutchinson Distribution Site. Regular Director Meeting follows. 

Once elected, a director serves a 2 year term, not to exceed three consecutive (6 year) terms. Provisions are made if director is elected mid-term to fill vacancy position.