Board of Directors

  • Steve is the Market President for First Reliance Bank with an office location off Williamson Road in Mooresville. He manages the markets, including the Charlotte Metro, the Lake Norman area, and Mooresville, and has over 35 years of experience in the financial industry working with small and midsize businesses. His current role focuses on community development and overseeing all lines of business including personal banking, business banking, investments, treasury services, and creating business development strategies for the bank. Steve is a graduate of Western Carolina University with a B.S. in Business Administration. He is a native of Charlotte, currently resides in Cornelius, and graduated from Mooresville High School. “From the first day I took a tour of this wonderful facility, I knew that I needed to be a part of this amazing organization and get involved and do my part to make a difference in our community.”

  • Jeff is a Financial Planner with Consolidated Planning, Inc.  In his planner role, he works primarily with business owners to help them realize and protect the full value of their life's work.  He also works with corporate executives helping them develop financial strategies that will maximize the various benefits available through their organizations.  Jeff is a graduate of the Ohio State University with a Bachelor's in electrical engineering, the University of North Carolina - Charlotte with a Master's in electrical engineering, and Baker University with an MBA.  He started his career as an engineer growing through leadership roles with Fortune 500 companies before changing careers in 2014.

    Jeff has served on the board since 2021 and is currently the lead for the Setting the Table committee focused on raising community awareness and annual giving for the FeedNC mission.  Jeff was a volunteer with the organization in the late 90s and early 2000s but moved away and was amazed at how much the organization had changed when he was re-introduced in 2014.  He believes that it is difficult to focus on anything if you are constantly worried about where your family's next meal will come from.  FeedNC can help with these immediate needs but also with developing foundational skills that can be used to build bridges to improving long-term outcomes. 

    Jeff is thankful for everyone that is involved with the mission because without the staff, volunteers, and donors the organization would not be able to make such a positive impact on this community.  

  • John retired in 2023 from a 35-year career in accounting and finance. Most recently, he was the Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasurer for MSC Industrial Supply Co. in Davidson, NC. Before MSC, John served as an investor relations professional at both Tyco and ABB, where he received several awards from the global investment community for creating one of the top investor relations programs in North America.

    John currently serves on two additional boards, both in the capacity of Treasurer. One is Royal Dunes, a resort company in Hilton Head, SC and the other is OAHI, a laser technology company with a cure for macular degeneration.

    John is a proud graduate of the University of Georgia, where he earned a BBA in Accounting. He went on to earn his Certificate of Public Accounting in the State of Connecticut and is an alumna of Arthur Andersen & Co.

    John enjoys most outdoor activities, but like so many, has become an avid pickleball player. He lives in Mooresville, NC with his wife Susan and they have four children and two grandchildren.

    John joined the FeedNC board in January of 2023 and stated, “Years ago, I participated in a one-day effort to paint the interior of the Mooresville Soup Kitchen. That was my first introduction to the amazing people and programs at what eventually became FeedNC. I knew then that I had to get more involved and joining the Board was one way to utilize my financial background to give back to the community. FeedNC does so much to assist those in our local community who may need a helping hand and they do it in a way that lifts and dignifies them.”

  • Chris Steiner has 13 years of fast-casual restaurant operating experience with multiple brands in multiple states

    • Currently operating twenty (25) Five Guys stores in three states with 500 employees.

    • Education: BA Materials & Logistics Management: Michigan State University East

      Lansing, Michigan

    • Charitable Involvement

      • FEED NC – Mooresville, North Carolina, Board of Directors since 2014

      • LASTING SMILES, UGANDA Primary School, Kyajja, Mukono District, Uganda, Board of Directors

    I joined the board of the Mooresville Soup Kitchen in 2014 after I toured the facility and was blown away by both the need in our community and the passion of the volunteers and leadership serving. It is an incredible privilege to be a part of the evolution of FeedNC which has vastly expanded its services to meet the growing and changing needs of the folks we serve.

  • Serving the community alongside the team at FeedNC is truly an honor and brings great joy to my heart.  FeedNC is a special place where once you step foot on the property you instantly feel the magic of care and support.  

  • Ron is an owner of Dry-Tech Commercial Roofing Services, Inc. with offices in Troutman, Greenville and Charleston, SC. Previous to his years with Dry-Tech, he was employed by Grainger for 16 years after graduating from Lock Haven University in Pa with a degree in Management. He has been involved for many years with youth and high school wrestling programs and continues to support the programs in the area.

    Ron has lived in Mooresville for 27 years with his wife Annie, they have three grown children who all reside in Charlotte at this time. He enjoys Hunting, Fishing, Exercising, and spending time on Lake Norman.

    Ron first learned about FeedNC through a yearly fundraising event he enjoyed attending with friends. After learning more about the hunger needs of the area along with the significant impact a new facility could have on the community, he became involved in supporting this effort. “It is a privilege to be associated with this organization. Every person I have encountered has a true passion for assisting those in need along with the interest in building a foundation for continued support for years to come.”

  • Stephanie is currently the Healthy Living Director at the Lowe’s YMCA. Stephanie has been at the YMCA for over 24 years providing leadership in exercise and community health, which includes nutritional services and Chronic Disease prevention. The YMCA is not just a gym but a cause-driven organization putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Food is an essential part of being physically healthy and keeping your mind and spirit healthy. Food fuels us for everyday tasks including thinking and learning. FeedNC provides one of life’s necessities to survive. FeedNC helps our community to love one another through food, compassion, dignity, and respect with no regard for differences. As a child, Stephanie experienced food insecurity and is very happy to help others have a safe place where they can get a meal or groceries instead of begging on the streets.

  • Mr. Crabill retired from General Motors where he most recently was the Director of Retirement and Profit-Sharing Plans. During his career, he worked in the U.S., Mexico and Europe and held leadership positions in Human Resources, Labor Relations,
    Compensation and Benefits. He currently serves on the Advisory Committee to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation in Washington, D.C., and has previously served on the Board of the American Benefits Council and the Economic Alliance for Michigan.

    He has a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University and a M.S. degree in Engineering Management from the University of Dayton. Since he retired from GM, he has volunteered as a coach and mentor with the Davidson Career
    Transition Program. He is married, has two children and three grandchildren, and resides in Davidson.

    It is an honor and a privilege to join the FeedNC team to support the mission and vision and to give back to the community.

  • Nicole M. Deal, MSN, RN, NEA-BC: Nicole is currently a Vice President, of HR Clinical Strategy at Novant Health. Nicole has had many notable experiences and successes with capacity management, disaster response, diversity/inclusion, virtual services, professional development, mentorship, and more. Nicole has served on the FeedNC Board since 2020. She believes food and food security are the gateway to a person’s best health. Nicole states “Healthcare isn’t just about acute illness, it is about life changes and managing one’s overall health, and food is the key to health.”  “FeedNC helps to ensure the availability of food is not a barrier for anyone in our community.” As a child, Nicole experienced first-hand food insecurity and fully understands its impact on one’s life. Nicole fully promotes and supports FeedNC and its mission for the community it serves. Nicole believes the overwhelmingly positive impact FeedNC has on the community is a true testament to the amazing volunteers and staff. Nicole currently serves as the Executive Board Secretary.

  • Mark Welch is the Supply Chain Senior Vice President for Novant Health where he oversees all non-labor spending, supply chain logistics, operations, procurement, sourcing, and clinical supply chain engagement. In addition, Welch is the Board Chair for MNS Network LLC, a collaboration of three large integrated networks working together to reduce supply chain costs by leveraging volumes, spending, and experience.

    Since beginning with Novant Health in 2005, Welch has served in various roles, including the roles of Vice President of Supply Chain Operations, Vice President of Novant Health Logistics Center, and Vice President of Strategic Sourcing.

    Under Welch’s leadership, Novant Health has focused on cost optimization as well as being a leader in supplier diversity. With a focus on supplier diversity, Welch’s team surpassed the 1 billion dollar supplier diversity spend mark in 2019 and is on track to hit the $2 billion mark in the next five years. Welch continues to be a thought leader and innovator in the industry by leading projects that collaborate with industry partners in new ways that bring transparency and trust to the sourcing cycle.

    Welch earned his Business of Administration degree from Ohio State University and a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Pfeiffer University.

    Welch’s experience and logistics background align well with the FeedNC mission.

  • Anne has been a volunteer at FeedNC since 2018. She previously served as Director of Lydia's Loft, a non-profit organization in Huntersville, NC, which provides clothing free of charge to those in need in Mecklenburg County. There she volunteered for over 14 years, starting on the day the doors first opened.

    Anne grew up in Providence, Rhode Island, and earned a degree in Business/Computer Information Systems from Bentley University in Waltham, MA. After working in internal audit, consulting, and public accounting, Anne and her husband Dave started a family. Focusing on Dave's career, the two moved with their four children many times, all around the country (and the world).  

    During these years, she found that volunteer work at soup kitchens, clothing ministries, libraries, food pantries, and other nonprofits allowed her to meet great people and delve into the community while also "giving back."

    As her children grew, she honed her interest in both college and early career counseling, doing pro bono work to help young adults focus on their futures. She served as the interim college counselor at Eagle Ridge Academy in Eden Prairie, MN.  Anne presently sits on the Charlotte Advisory Board of North Carolina Outward Bound School, where she concentrates her efforts on fundraising for the Unity Scholarship, which allows low-income students to participate in the Outward Bound experience.

    At FeedNC, Anne enjoys one-on-one time with the shoppers in the Grassroots Grocery, as well as helping with fundraising events.

  • Jeff serves as the Sr. Director of Communications at Lowe’s Home Improvement.  His team is responsible for delivering all operational communications supporting Lowe’s stores and contact centers.  Before joining Lowe’s in 2011, he spent nearly 20 years with NBC News. 

    Jeff was born and raised in Monroe, NC before moving to the Lake Norman area following graduation from UNC-Charlotte (BA in English, ’92).  He later completed an MBA from the University of Phoenix (’08) and a Master in Communications and Leadership from Gonzaga University (’14).  He and his wife Susan, a life-long Mooresville and Lake Norman resident, recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in 2023. They were married at First Baptist Church Mooresville and have one daughter, Reagan, an elementary school teacher. 

    Jeff loves the mission and the many ways FeedNC serves the local community and looks forward to serving on the board as a new member in 2024. 

  • Mario Campos was born and raised in Hyderabad, India, where he studied Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation, he worked for 14 years in various management capacities at a multi-national company that produced Industrial, Medical Gases, and other related products. In 1977, he emigrated to the USA and worked in Indiana at Northern Indiana Public Service Company (Nipsco), a Gas and Electric Utility. Having served in various capacities for 20 years, he retired as Director of Gas Operations & Meter Management. He continued to work for 4 more years as a consultant at the parent company, NiSource. While working in Indiana, Mario obtained an Executive MBA degree from the University of Chicago.

    Mario and his wife, the late Theresa Marie Campos, a Registered Nurse Anesthetist, moved to Mooresville in January 2001. Since then, Mario has been active in the community. He joined the Mooresville Community Choir and was part of the group that started and ran the Tuesday Jamboree Concert Series at the Civic Center. He has also been working at the Mooresville Soup Kitchen/FeedNC for the past 20-plus years.

    Having seen first-hand, the plight of the poor and underprivileged in places like Calcutta and other Indian cities where he worked, Mario feels compelled to help those in need – even those closer to home here in Mooresville and surrounding communities.

    FeedNC is an exemplary organization doing great work in this regard. They have an outstanding team of dedicated leaders, employees, and volunteers, who whole-heartedly believe in their Mission and their work shows. Mario feels blessed, and at the same time-honored, to be a member of the FeedNC Board since 2021. He also serves on its Development Committee while continuing to work as a volunteer in the Donoghue Community Dining Room, and provides help to the FeedNC team in other areas, as needed.

    Mario is an active member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Mooresville. He is a cantor and choir member and serves on the Finance Council and the Stewardship Committee. St. Therese has always supported FeedNC, The Mooresville Christian Mission, and other charitable organizations in the community. For St. Therese’s 75th Anniversary celebrations, the parishioners raised funds for both organizations; Mario was one of the co-chairs of the team that organized the fundraising efforts.

    Mario has a son and daughter and has 3 grandchildren.

  • Tom is a Business Executive, with 35+ years experience in the financial services industry, by sharing his knowledge and experience, he’s worked through complex situations to help financial institutions formulate successful strategies for achieving
    community banking growth objectives.

    He is a Mooresville resident. In the summer of 2022, he walked in the front door of the Main Street facility and said “I need to help, I don’t know how, but I need to”. Paul and Reed jump at the opportunity to welcome him into work around the needs of supporting the operations. He was stocking shelves, filling the water cooler, driving delivery trucks, hauling garbage out, whatever it takes to help - helping each other is part of the community.

    Being involved in the board is very motivating to me, and I plan to focus on supporting the Facility and Operations needs of the organization.