Charlotte Tiencken Treasurer Charlotte Tiencken is an arts administrator, director, producer and educator who has been working in the producing and presenting fields for 30 years. Tiencken has worked for many arts organizations throughout the US, including Managing Director at Freehold Theatre Lab and Book-It Repertory Theatre in Seattle, WA, General Manager at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Spirit Square Center for the Arts in Charlotte, NC, and The Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, among others. She has taught at the College of Charleston in S.C., Lesley University in Cambridge, MA, The University of Washington and Seattle Pacific University and received her MFA from The University of Texas at Austin. She currently lives on Vashon with her husband, Bill, 2 dogs and 2 cats. Charlotte has been a member of the Vashon Food Bank Board for 2 years. She has also volunteered as a home delivery driver and knows that a person needs to be fed, clothed and housed before they can enjoy art or be otherwise civically engaged.
Lennon Brosema Director has been a resident on Vashon since 2016 and on the board since 2020. He is inspired by the intersection of food and social justice and is honored to serve on the board of the Vashon Food Bank to help make sure the needs of islanders are met. He is the Vice President of Campaigns at Washington Conservation Voters and previously served on the board of the Rainier Valley Food Bank. Lennon loves how easy it is to make Kale chips at home.
Dre Neeley Direcor Dre Nelley crafts dishes based on diverse influences, from his Southern roots, cuisines encountered traveling as a military brat and in various kitchen roles in and around Seattle. He believes in using seasonal, local ingredients to create meals that are succinct & sophisticated. Dre is passionate about giving back in the community, and is a Board Member for the local Vashon Food Bank.
Debra has worked as a clinical social worker and a health care executive. She now spends most of her time growing food and volunteering in her community, and is honored to work with the Vashon Food Bank. She lives on Vashon with her husband and two goofy dogs.
Scott James is a passionate advocate for the Vashon Maury Community Food Bank and brings 29 years of experience as a finance professional and 30 years of service on non-profit boards. As Finance Director for the cities of Edmonds and Mukilteo, he led both cities to earn a “AAA” bond rating from Standard & Poor's and is known for his strategic vision and commitment to financial excellence. Scott's continued dedication to giving back to his community is demonstrated through his work with the Vashon Maury Community Food Bank. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys golf and fashioning furniture out of driftwood. Scott is currently a Board Member and a warehouse volunteer for the Vashon Maury Community Food Bank.
Nan Wilson // Director Nan Wilson is a seasoned organizational leader renowned for expertise in people management, organizational vision setting, and crisis management. Nan empowers individuals to achieve extraordinary results, fostering collaborative environments where everyone thrives. As the founder and CEO of Manage Ad Music, Nan led the company to unprecedented growth and profitability, earning the industry nickname "The Oracle." Following a successful acquisition by BMAT Music Innovators, Nan remained active in the music and technology sectors until early 2024. Beyond corporate achievements, Nan is dedicated to building a sustainable and equitable future, exemplified through initiatives like community gardens, involvement with the Vashon Island Growers Association, and founding the Young Gardeners Program to educate underserved youth in organic gardening and food sovereignty. In addition to serving on the board of the Vashon Food Bank, Nan volunteers in the warehouse actively combating food insecurity within the community and demonstrating a commitment to positive social impact.
Jon has lived on Vashon for 24 years, moving from Seattle when the first of his 2 children was born. Most of his professional work has been in the oversight and execution of many types of creative fabrication and construction projects. He has also worked in several restaurant kitchens, and is an avid cook, musician, and kayaker. He greatly values the community of Vashon, and is glad to be connecting to that community through his membership on the Board of VMCFB.