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GOODBYE TO SHELLEY,

MIKE & BONNIE

In 2017, Northwest Harvest honored three retiring staff members. Each have
been long-serving, well-respected, and beloved figures in the nonprofit, hunger
response arena.
Bonnie Baker, Director of the Hunger Response Network, moved on after more
than 13 years as our front lines leader with our expansive network of meal
programs, food banks and high-need schools. Bonnie was also instrumental in
setting up our advocacy program—making it the vital agency function it is today.

Mike Regis, Director of Procurement and Outreach, retired after more
than 30 years as the person most responsible for securing millions
of pounds of food on an annual basis. Mike left our procurement
function in great hands and will continue to be closely involved with
our agency as the newest Northwest Harvest board member.
Shelley Rotondo, Chief Executive Officer, stepped down after 16 years at
the helm of Northwest Harvest. During her tenure, Shelley oversaw the
expansion of our Hunger Response Network and led a successful 13-month
capital campaign that allowed the purchase and retrofit of a 94,000-square
foot warehouse in Kent. Shelley also diversified our board of directors,
doubled our food distribution, expanded our warehouse in Yakima, and
secured a warehouse is Spokane—truly taking us to statewide recognition.
We wish Mike, Bonnie, and Shelley nothing but the very best as they start this new
chapter in their lives. We will always be grateful to all three of these very special
people and express our thanks for the amazing legacy they’ve built over many
years—allowing us to make an even bigger impact across the state of Washington.
From left to right: Shelley, Mike, Bonnie
(Sarah D. King Photography)