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Our Team
William McNally, Executive Director
William's passion for community, hunger issues, and his background in logistics led him to found Harvest Pack. His mission is to ensure fair distribution of food globally and locally, driven by facts and his hands-on experiences. William has lived and worked in Mexico, traveled to Belize to support education and livelihoods, and visited rural Philippines, Native reservations, and food shelves in the U.S., learning firsthand about food assistance. He holds a Bachelor’s in Business Management from Northwest Christian University, a pilot’s license, and serves on his local Rotary Board. In his free time, he enjoys biking, tennis, and coaching his kids in baseball.
Heather Swanson, Events Director
Heather brings over a decade of non-profit experience to Harvest Pack, including 11 years as Director of International Team Ministries and Food Packaging at Youth Encounter. She is passionate about cross-cultural relationships, serving those in need, and working for peace and justice—values shaped through her travels in India, Africa, Asia, and South America. As Events Director, Heather fosters partnerships with companies, schools, and communities to package meals for those in need. She holds a BA in Music & French Education from St. Olaf College and enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, and making music with her family.
Doris Linnerooth, Financial Manager
Doris joined Harvest Pack in June 2014. She brings many years of accounting and office managerial experience from working in the private sector. Doris is excited to be working in the area of nonprofits. She has had the opportunity to participate in several packing events with Harvest Pack. Doris is a native of St. Paul and served in the U.S. Army Reserve. She has traveled extensively and tutored English in Southeast Asia. While traveling, Doris enjoys being part of the local culture. Doris is married to two Eagle Scouts and enjoys camping, sailing, and exploring historical places. “I am excited to further the mission of Harvest Pack of putting healthy meals on every table.”
Brad Fleming, Partnerships Manager
Brad brings years of non-profit meal packaging experience to Harvest Pack, a passion he discovered while organizing a hunger project at his church in South Carolina. With a blend of operational and business development skills, he strives to make a tangible impact “on both sides of the funnel”—from corporate team building to strengthening church and community connections. Brad holds a BBA in Business Management from Eastern Kentucky University and lives in Columbia, SC, with his wife, Dana. He finds great joy in creating fun, meaningful volunteer experiences, saying, “I’ve never seen a volunteer frown while packaging meals!”
Allie Wichman, Partnerships Manager
Allie joined the Harvest Pack team in December 2022 and is passionate about furthering their mission to combat food insecurity by ensuring access to healthy food on every table. With a focused background in educational administration from Mankato State University, Allie brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise about working with people to her role, and loves the energy and excitement of coordinating meal packaging groups! Beyond her passion for her work, Allie enjoys spending quality time with her four-legged companions, visiting the dog park, and creating lasting memories. Allie's unwavering commitment, vibrant spirit, and genuine love for both her work and personal pursuits make her an invaluable asset to the Harvest Pack team.
Lauren Siefer, Business Development Manager
Lauren recently made the move with her family from Los Angeles to Minnesota and is loving small-town life! Originally from Sioux Falls, SD, Lauren grew up active in community service, mentorship, and outreach through school and church. She moved to LA after graduating with a Communications degree from Augustana University. Her career as a Creative Executive and Event Producer with The Price is Right and years of experience partnering with nonprofits made the move to Harvest Pack an exciting and inspiring opportunity. The common thread throughout her varied career has always been feeding people - especially on Bacon Friday - a weekly holiday she created to celebrate the end of the work week. She believes in the healing power of food and fellowship and is a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor. Lauren lives in Northfield with her children Jack and Samantha, her pets Willow and Zelda, and her husband, Josh.
Board of Directors
Doug Rude
Doug is a founding board member of Harvest Pack. His eagerness to jump in and accomplish any task is inspiring to all ages as he organizes events at schools and corporations, and his commitment to improving the lives of others is unparalleled. Before joining Harvest Pack, Doug worked for over 30 years at 3M as a locksmith. Before 3M Doug started a successful Lock Smith company and is a leader in the industry on current innovations. Doug spends his free time traveling to his cabin in Northern Minnesota and tear-drop camping with his wife Sandy and dog Oden.
Tanya Beckwith
Tanya brings her 30+ years of experience and leadership in new product and business development to Harvest Pack. Currently, she is an Application Engineer in the Consumer Business Group responsible for new product and business development at 3M, a 31 billion-dollar global company. Tanya holds her undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and her MBA from the University of St. Thomas. She spends her free time gardening, and reading and enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, Steve, and two daughters, Maija and Kate.
Enrique Barrera
Enrique joined Harvest Pack in 2017 as a board member. Enrique speaks fluent Spanish and is well-versed in negotiations, planning and development, and relationship management. He has a strong passion for building relationships with others and thrives in environments promoting growth and innovation. Enrique currently manages rental operations for RHOME, an Associa Company, located in Minneapolis. Before working with RHOME/Associa, he held positions with other property management companies in the Twin Cities metro. Enrique is committed to healthy living and his community. For fun, he enjoys spending time with his two kids, hiking the Minnesota state parks, coaching youth soccer, and finding new and fun places to enjoy a good meal.
Athanas Mcha
Athanas, born and raised in Tanzania, joined Harvest Pack in early 2019. Working as a public accountant in St Paul, he is on track to becoming a fully licensed CPA this summer. Before working with Lethert Skwira Schultz, Athanas was a franchise manager with College Pro Painters where he acquired managerial, financial, and leadership skills. He also worked as a volunteer with Building Africa for three years. He together with his team managed to promote and empower women from underprivileged communities to start and run their businesses. His passion to lend a helping hand led him to Harvest Pack where he continues to strive to help his community. For leisure, Athanas enjoys reading, traveling, and playing basketball. "Let's promote healthy living with healthy meals."
Merry Grande, MPH
Merry officially joined the Harvest Pack team in 2017, with a focus on funding development and bringing a public health perspective to Harvest Pack’s work with healthy food, equity, and community building. In 2023 she transitioned to serving on the Board and is particularly interested in the health equity aspect of this humanitarian work as it relates to children and education. Merry earned her MPH in Public Health Practice from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst, and a BA in Biology from St. Olaf College, Minnesota. In addition to her work with Harvest Pack, Merry is actively involved with the Minnesota Public Health Association and enjoys vegetarian cooking, sports, and travel with her two children and husband.
Samantha Juneau
Samantha is a seasoned attorney with the City of St. Paul, where she plays a vital role in supporting the community through her legal expertise. With eight years of connection to Harvest Pack, Samantha has been an invaluable part of the organization’s mission to fight hunger and promote community engagement. She has served on the board of directors for five years, where her passion for giving back and advancing social good is evident. Beyond her work with Harvest Pack, Samantha has traveled to Belize multiple times to assist in building schools, furthering her dedication to making a positive impact on a global scale. As a devoted wife and mother of two, Samantha brings a deep sense of compassion and commitment to her roles both at home and in the community, continually striving to make the world a better place for future generations.
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