Meet the team!

Second Helpings is a volunteer-powered organization, but we also have an incredible staff of employees that keep our mission moving. Find current employment opportunities here.

Click on each person’s name to learn more about them!

Jon wearing a Second Helpings black chef coat and hat with his arms crossed.

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2023
  • Favorite Food: Plain Lay’s Potato Chips
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? We rescue more than food.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Cook, sing, big fan of all things Iowa Hawkeyes

Culinary Job Training Instructor
jaskelson@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 136

Megan wearing a black shirt with straight, brown, chest-length hair

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2025
  • Favorite Food: Pizza
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Food is the foundation of everything. We can’t build, invent, nurture, play, learn, or create art without the foundation of knowing where our next meal is coming from.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Travel, Beach, Board Games

Marketing & Communications Manager
mbennett@secondhelpings.org
(317) 986-6554

Ashley smiling wearing a grey short-sleeved shirt with brown curly hair.

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2024
  • Favorite Food: Soup – all kinds!
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I love that Second Helpings transforms lives from all angles. From providing food to education.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? When I’m not at work you can find me painting.

Culinary Job Training Manager
ashley@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 114

Claire smiling, wearing a long-sleeve, black top

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2022
  • Favorite Food: Cheese
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I appreciate that we can see the fruits of our labor – feeding people – and that the effort is essential and appreciated.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Football (grandson, University of Texas and NFL); music, most genres, live and listening; motorsports; sun and surf; travel; being outside; volunteering

Human Resources Manager
claire@secondhelpings.org
(317) 986-6569

Bob wearing a black Second Helpings polo shirt

Interim Chief Executive Officer
bobkoch@secondhelpings.org
(317) 986-6559

Jim wearing a matching blue Second Helpings polo and cap

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2019
  • Favorite Food: Chicken Paprikash with Hungarian Drop Noodles
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? That Second Helpings has three missions; rescue food, prepare meals, and provide culinary training.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? I am a lifelong Cleveland baseball fan, and travel to Guardians games several times a year.

Staff Driver

Kyle wearing a black chef coat

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2018
  • Favorite Food: Pizza! I know, I know, but gosh dang, I just can’t help it!
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The impact we make on the lives of those we serve. I love that we get to share a glimmer of hope in a world that sometimes seems dark.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Hunt, fish, and work in ministry

Executive Chef
kyle@secondhelpings.org
(317) 986-6572

Ric wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and cap worn backwards

Ric Ceaser

Kitchen Coordinator

Priscilla wearing a blue headband and cool grey quarter-zip sweater

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2024
  • Favorite Food: Cochinita Pibil
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Curving food waste and helping underserved communities eat well, everyone deserves access to healthy food options. 
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? I love to be active & have a run club called Three Run Seven 

Volunteer Services Coordinator
pcarbajal@secondhelpings.org
(317) 986-6567

Chessie wearing a black chef coat and wire frame glasses

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2023
  • Favorite Food: Cajun Crab Boil
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The simplicity. People who are hungry need to eat. We exist as long as the need exists. Simple as that.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Live music, harm reduction and food access volunteering, and just hanging out with friends and loved ones.

Kitchen Coordinator

Andrew smiling, wearing a black shirt underneath a blue quarter button sweater

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2023
  • Favorite Food: Mediterranean
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Knowing the ripple of positivity that will spread throughout the community through hunger relief.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Travel 

Staff Driver

Jessica smiling, wearing a headband with her hair in a ponytail

Jessica Elliott

Kitchen Coordinator

Heather with brown mid-length hair wearing a brown button sweater

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2022
  • Favorite Food: Tiramisu
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I love that our hardworking staff and volunteers are so dedicated to ensuring that everyone in our community, no matter their background, has access to nutritious food.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? I love reading, spending time with family, and being in nature.

Executive Administrative Manager
heather@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 134

Tiki wearing a black chef coat and blue headband with her hair pulled back

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2026
  • Favorite Food: Cheesecake
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I love that Second Helpings rescues millions of pounds of food and turns it into meals for those in need. It’s incredible to see something that might otherwise go unused become something that nourishes so many people.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? I enjoy trying new restaurants, working on my yard, and spending time with my dogs.

Kitchen Coordinator

Greg smiling, wearing a grey shirt and Second Helpings cap

Greg Johnson

Staff Driver

Ozzy wearing a black sweater underneath green overalls

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2026
  • Favorite Food: Bagels and lox
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Repurposing food to reduce waste and provide nourishment for our neighbors–it’s a win for all!
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? I host karaoke on Sundays! I love encouraging people to pick up the microphone and find new community through enjoying music together

Culinary Job Training Employment Specialist
ozzy@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 139

Kim wearing a long-sleeve shirt with a black and white all-over pattern

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2006
  • Favorite Food: It’s a toss up between Indian Butter Chicken and Palak Paneer.
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The sheer efficiency inspires me. The ability to use donated food and volunteer hours to provide free nutrition, served at existing non-profits located in the areas with the greatest needs, where more than 100 local nonprofits’ cost savings result in more services or higher quality services for our community, is amazing!
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Spending time with my grandkids, gardening, and reading historical fiction.

Development Coordinator
kim@secondhelpings.org
(317) 986-6563

Cory with a white beard wearing a black glasses and polo

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2024
  • Favorite Food: Sushi
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Knowing the work we do has a direct and meaningful impact on the community. Those we serve and those we don’t.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Hiking, gym, travel.

Chief Operating Officer
cory@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 115

Kevin smiling, wearing a grey Second Helpings t-shirt

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2019
  • Favorite Food: Fruits and vegetables
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I felt a calling to help rescue food, help families and reduce food waste in our community.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Attend concerts and automobile races

Staff Driver

Nicole with brown curly hair wearing a red Second Helpings t-shirt

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2020
  • Favorite Food: Pasta
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Just knowing I’m a part of all the people that are getting helped.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Watch movies

Hub Manager
nicole@secondhelpings.org

Troy wearing a blue Second Helpings shirt

Troy Landers

Dish Room Steward

Becky with turquoise glasses and gauges wearing a crochet sweater

Becky Malkemes

Special Events Manager
bmalkemes@secondhelpings.org
Ext 125

Jon wearing black Second Helpings shirt and blue cap

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2016
  • Favorite Food: Texas BBQ
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Flexibility and willingness to go above and beyond to help our community.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Fishing and boating with family and friends

Senior Director of Food Rescue
jon@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 122

Fred wearing a deep red Second Helpings shirt

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2014
  • Favorite Food: All
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Helping others
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Volunteering

Staff Driver

Deyci with her black hair in a ponytail wearing a blue t-shirt

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2024
  • Favorite Food: Seafood
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? We help a lot of people. We help people with resources like food and education and I really love that about Second Helpings’ mission, I also love the fact that I can make new friends, everyone is so nice!
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? I love to spend time with family

Hub Coordinator

Lisa smiling, wearing a colorful shirt

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2026
  • Favorite Food: 
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? 
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? 

Front Desk Resource Coordinator

Ron smiling, wearing a blue Second Helpings shirt

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2023
  • Favorite Food: Sushi
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Making a difference in the lives of others in need
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Camping, gardening, beachcombing

Hub Coordinator

James wearing a yellow Second Helpings T-shirt

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2026
  • Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Helping people eat.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Take long walks with my dog, Katya.

Kitchen Coordinator

Jeff wearing a black bomber jacket with black gauges and brown mustache

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2025
  • Favorite Food: Chicken Wings
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Being able to be part of something that directly impacts the community that I live in and love!
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? I am a motorcycle enthusiast, as well as an avid concert goer!

Facilities Manager
Jeffrey@secondhelpings.org
(317) 719-2879

Margaret wearing a black Second Helpings chef coat and a wrap tied up around half her hair

Margaret Ramirez

Kitchen Coordinator

Oriana wearing a black chef Second Helpings chef coat with her brown curly hair in two buns

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2023
  • Favorite Food: French fries
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Help people that need it, especially fighting hunger
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Sleep, dance, eat!

Manager of Hunger Relief

Adriane with black glasses and blonde hair wearing a black suit

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2024
  • Favorite Food: Nachos
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Absolutely everything about this place lights my spirit on fire. Being able to understand our partner agencies’ needs and provide them with the resources they need to feed their communities is an honor. I am just very grateful to be part of it all.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? I have a small woodworking business and it is a very important creative outlet for me. I also love gardening and spending time with my family and neighbors playing board games.

Director of Partner Relations
adriane@secondhelpings.org
(317) 986-6571

Zach with glasses wearing a grey zip up hoodie opened halfway to expose a Second Helpings logo on his shirt

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2019
  • Favorite Food: Too hard to pin down
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The repurposing of what would have become trash into useful and nourishing food.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Listening to philosophical / religious podcasts.

Hub Coordinator

Emma with short hair and glasses wearing a grey sweater

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2025
  • Favorite Food: Fried Tofu
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I am most inspired by how perfectly good food is diverted from landfills and is used to feed our community
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Outside of work I like to knit and listen to audio books

Partner Relations Coordinator
eryan@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 140

Alison with circular glasses and black Second Helpings long-sleeve shirt

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2021
  • Favorite Food: Mangoes!
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I’m inspired by the creativity and resourcefulness of our mission, and I’m constantly energized by the passion and generosity of everyone who makes our mission come alive each day – volunteers, staff, donors, and partners alike.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Read. Read. And Read! There’s never enough time for All the Books.

Donor Engagement Director
alison@secondhelpings.org
(317) 986-6573

Tiara wearing a black Second Helpings chef coat with long braids

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2024
  • Favorite Food: I actually don’t have a favorite food. I’m such a foodie.
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The dedication we have to helping the community. We literally try to make sure everyone eats in more ways than just food.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? I love to read, paint, swim, and just enjoy time with my family and friends.

Senior Kitchen Coordinator

Nora wearing a button down blue shirt with colorful flowers and birds on it

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2005
  • Favorite Food: Popcorn!
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The full circle – the rescued food turns into nutritious meals and helps train people for jobs.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Write

Chief Program Officer
nora@secondhelpings.org
(317) 986-6570

Keion smiling, with brown glasses wearing a green jacket

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2023
  • Favorite Food: Tacos
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I love how Second Helpings is more than a food bank. It’s a place for education and community.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Spend time outdoors running, hiking, biking, being

Multimedia Designer
ktaylor@secondhelpings.org

Sean wearing a black V neck t-shirt and a tan cap

Sean Thacker

Driver

Jen with glasses and long blonde hair wearing a dark sweater

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2018
  • Favorite Food: Chocolate!
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Inspired by all the different groups Second Helpings serves – children, families, seniors, homeless individuals, etc. Second Helpings really serves the whole community.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Bake

Controller
jentornatta@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 123

James wearing a red chef coat with black buttons

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2009
  • Favorite Food: Fruits
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The people that I come to know.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Sleep, visiting friends

Kitchen Coordinator

Michelle with short, curly hair and glasses with a thick frame wearing a yellow sweater

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2021
  • Favorite Food: Seafood and Dark Chocolate
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? We have the honor and privilege to serve our community in a way that’s far reaching and impactful, the service goes beyond food. A hearty meal equips them the opportunity to accomplish so much.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Jewelry making and art

Manager of Volunteer Services
michelle@secondhelpings.org
(317) 986-6561

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