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2024 Board of Directors
Anna Madden | Board Chair
Anna Madden serves as the current Board Chair at the Puyallup Food Bank, where she has been an active volunteer since 2009. Her commitment to the organization is deeply rooted in her family's dedication to serving the local community and providing hope to those in need. Anna considers it a privilege to give back in a way that positively impacts the lives of families around her.
With a 25-year career as a Regional Manager for a Real Estate Investment Trust, Anna played a key role in various committees and focus groups dedicated to improving housing-related outcomes for families. Her professional experience has enhanced her ability to serve others in meaningful ways.
Now retired, Anna cherishes spending time with her grandson, who brings immense joy to her life. She also enjoys traveling with her husband and adult children, working on projects for the food bank, and indulging in her passion for cooking.
Al Culver | Vice Chair
Al currently serves as the Vice Chair on the Board of Directors for the Puyallup Food Bank and has been an active Board member since November 2019. In this role, Al helps uphold the organization’s values and vision while working to find the best ways to improve service to the community. He is committed to ensuring the integrity and stewardship of donor contributions, always focused on supporting those in need.
With extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, Al has served on various youth sports boards, including South Hill Little League, Puyallup Lacrosse Club, and Washington Acers Fastpitch Club. He is also a member of the Manufacturing and Technology Board at Green River College, reflecting a strong commitment to supporting youth and community programs. Professionally, Al has worked as a sheet metal fabricator in the aerospace industry for over 35 years.
Married to Anita since 1993, they have two adult children, Ajay (27) and Ana (24). In his free time, Al enjoys coaching youth sports, especially fastpitch softball, and traveling with family and friends. Camping, flying to warmer destinations, and watching motorsports are favorite pastimes, along with working on and showcasing his 1955 Chevy truck.
Sara Moorman | Secretary & Treasurer
Sara Moorman has served as the Secretary/Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Puyallup Food Bank since 2017. She initially joined the board as a way to give back to her community after her children had grown, and she remains dedicated to the organization’s mission of providing hope to its clients. Sara finds great fulfillment in seeing the Food Bank’s impactful work carried out every day.
Professionally, Sara is the Transit Disability Services Manager for King County Metro Transit. In this role, she leads a team of professionals who provide services to Metro employees impacted by illness or injury, offering consultation and coordination in the areas of medical leave, reasonable accommodations, and disability services.
Outside of her professional and volunteer commitments, Sara enjoys traveling with her husband Ken, spending time with her adult daughters, Emma and Katy, and often visiting new hockey arenas to catch a game—socializing with friends, reading, and attending live music events.
Nichole Thacker | Board Member
Nichole Thacker, a proud Puyallup native, is a dedicated community leader. She serves as the Children's Pastor at Church For All Nations, coaches high school girls' basketball at Cascade Christian Schools, and is the owner of Holiday Cafe, a newly established coffeehouse and bakery located in downtown Puyallup.
Since joining the Board of Directors at the Puyallup Food Bank in 2021, Nichole has served as the Chair of the Fundraiser/Grants Committee. In this capacity, she works closely with staff to develop innovative strategies for securing funding, ensuring the organization's ability to continue making a meaningful impact within the community.
In her personal time, Nichole enjoys creating lasting memories with her family and relaxing at home.
Jon Roberts | Board Member
Jon Roberts and his wife, Angie, have been married for over 34 years and have resided in Puyallup for the past 30 years, where they raised their family of 12 children and now enjoy time with their six grandchildren. For the past 25 years, Jon has owned and operated a successful bookkeeping and business consulting firm, while also serving as the on-staff bookkeeper for the Puyallup Food Bank for more than eight years. He continues to support the Food Bank in a financial consulting capacity.
In addition to his professional work, Jon has been actively involved in pastoral ministry within the Puyallup community for nearly 20 years. In 2018, he and Angie founded Thrive Church, where they continue to serve as pastors. Jon is deeply committed to the Puyallup community and is passionate about fostering an environment where residents can thrive—whether in living, working, or leisure.
Andrew Farmer | Board Member
Andrew Farmer joined the Board of the Puyallup Food Bank in 2022, inspired by its mission to bring hope to the community. He finds great fulfillment in his role by ideating, envisioning the future, and contributing to the development of a strategic roadmap to achieve the organization’s goals.
Before joining the Board, Andrew’s connection to the Food Bank was through volunteering with his students during a 30-Hour Famine event, where they packed and served meal boxes. With a decade of experience in children’s, youth, and executive church leadership, Andrew transitioned into building a real estate team. He thrives on connecting with local businesses, creating opportunities to celebrate life and community, and partnering with individuals to achieve their goals.
Andrew’s best friend is his wife, Allie, and together they enjoy laughing, playing board games, and embarking on adventures with their four children—their oldest having just entered the teenage years. When he’s not engaged in real estate or community-building, Andrew can be found studying the Revolutionary War, passionately discussing the intersection of quantum physics and spirituality, attempting backflips (while hoping to avoid injury), or indulging his enthusiasm for meticulously crafted budgets and financial statements.
Shawn Manley | Ex-Officio (Non-voting member)
Shawn became the CEO of the Puyallup Food Bank in 2021. He is primarily responsible for fundraising, planning, budgeting, and ensuring that our organization reflects the values and purpose we have demonstrated over the past five decades.
Shawn has an eclectic vocational background, beginning his career in transportation with his father and brothers nearly forty years ago. With experience at Costco and a degree in nonprofit administration, Shawn is dedicated to helping our team successfully manage millions of pounds of freight each year while supporting our staff and volunteers in addressing the resource and relational needs of our clients and nonprofit partners.
Our tagline, "Food is the First Step," encapsulates Shawn's belief in the board's vision for creating a more hopeful future, which he sees as the best way to serve our community. In addition to his work at the Puyallup Food Bank, Shawn is passionate about incubating food-based businesses, assisting his children and grandchildren in farming, and serving people in crisis as a FEMA-certified disaster response chaplain.
Shawn and his wife, Cheryl—who is his favorite food bank volunteer—have been married since 1995. When he is not engaged in his professional or volunteer activities, they enjoy hosting friends and family at their favorite place, Alder Lake.