Montgomery County Food Bank announces 5 new additions to board of directors

The Montgomery County Food Bank recently added five new members to its board of directors, according to a July 8 news release. These leaders come from various backgrounds, including grocery retail, education, waste services and the business community.

The new directors are:

• James Anderson, general manager at H-E-B
• Mark Linabury, president and CEO of the Greater East Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
• David Vinson, superintendent of Conroe ISD
• Mary Anne Whitney, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Waste Connections
• Kaylea Williams, division associate and labor relations manager at Kroger

What they're saying

"We are truly grateful to welcome these extraordinary leaders to the Montgomery County Food Bank board. They bring a depth of experience and a genuine commitment to serving our community, and we are honored they have chosen to dedicate their time and talent to this mission," said Jim Carman, chairman of the board and president of the Houston region for Howard Hughes.

In addition to the newly appointed directors, Brian Albert, partner at Kean Miller LLP The Woodlands, has been named board secretary following the departure of Secretary Edmund Robb. Directors Elizabeth Garner and Victor Nivens also completed their time on the board.

"These new directors join us at a pivotal moment for our organization and our neighbors," said Scott Burns, president and CEO of Montgomery County Food Bank. "As we welcome them, we also extend heartfelt thanks to Edmund Robb, Elizabeth Garner and Victor Nivens, whose service and counsel have left a lasting mark on this organization and on our mission of uniting the community to fight hunger. We are grateful for the foundation they built and energized by the perspectives our new directors bring as we work to ensure every neighbor has access to nourishing food.”

To learn more about the Montgomery County Food Bank, visit www.mcfoodbank.com.