Meet Midwest Food Bank’s New Leaders and Team Members

We are excited to share that J.P., who joined Midwest Food Bank Florida in 2023 as part of a grant from CareerSource Southwest Florida (story here), is transitioning into a new role within our organization. J.P. now serves as Development and Marketing Assistant, where his creative expertise and administrative skills will continue to strengthen our mission. 

"J.P. is a breath of fresh air, and his energetic personality instantly lifts a room up. He works well with all different walks of life and has deep-rooted compassion," said Scot Buss, Development and Marketing Manager.

We're grateful to have J.P. in this expanded role and look forward to the positive impact he will continue to bring to Midwest Food Bank and our community.

We are excited to announce that Elaine Poitevint has accepted the role of Volunteer Coordinator for the Midwest Food Bank Georgia Divisione. Elaine brings a wealth of experience in leadership, business development, and community engagement—making her a perfect fit for this vital role.

Elaine has a proven track record of success, having built two businesses from the ground up. For the past six years, she has been an integral part of Atlanta Sound Works, a multi-million-dollar corporation, where she has demonstrated expertise in large service projects, event planning, procurement, accounts payable, sales, and marketing.

Her connection to Midwest Food Bank is not new—Elaine has previously volunteered at the Georgia Division alongside her family and co-workers. Her passion for community service extends beyond volunteering; she has played an active role in New Hope Baptist Church as a Board Member, where she fostered relationships with local churches and youth ministries. Additionally, she coordinated meal programs for 100 football players through the Whitewater High School Football Booster Club (2022-2024).

Elaine is an alumna of the University of West Georgia, where she graduated on the Dean's List with a double major in Psychology and Mass Communications, specializing in Public Relations. Please join us in welcoming Elaine to Midwest Food Bank—we look forward to the positive impact she will have on our volunteer engagement and community outreach efforts.

Diara Nicholson joined Midwest Food Bank Indiana in 2024 as Operations Manager. With more than a decade of experience in logistics, quality control, and operations, most recently at Eli Lilly, Diara has already made a significant impact. Her leadership in advancing the use of Primarius has allowed the Indiana team to streamline inventory systems, enabling the transition from a dual inventory system. Diara's focus on process optimization and team leadership will help Indiana continue to grow its impact, ensuring that resources are used efficiently to serve those in need.

"I am deeply honored to serve as Executive Director at Midwest Food Bank Indiana," said Diara. "Midwest Food Bank feels like family, and I look forward to leading our team as we continue to make a lasting impact in our community."

Join Us in Welcoming Marcie and Diara

We are grateful to have Marcie Luhigo and Diara Nicholson in these important leadership roles. Please join us in welcoming them to their new positions!