Aimee Beam has been hired as the new executive director of Midwest Food Bank Bloomington-Normal.
Beam previously served on the executive leadership team at The Baby Fold in Normal. Beam replaces former Midwest Food Bank executive director Tara Ingham, who is relocating out of state.
“Midwest Food Bank has an impressive reach, and I’m thrilled to join such an outstanding mission-driven organization,” Beam said in a statement. “I’ve seen the impact of poverty and hunger on children and families in our community, and I want to do everything possible to alleviate that suffering locally and around the world.”
As executive director, Beam will be responsible for ensuring Midwest Food Bank programs are executed with efficient use of facilities, employees, and volunteers. She will also manage budgeting, fundraising, community engagement, and other requirements for nonprofit operations.
“We are excited to have Aimee and her leadership experience joining the MFB organization,” Eric Hodel, CEO of Midwest Food Bank, said in a statement. “She brings a strong record of developing resources and empowering volunteers to serve those in need.”
Midwest Food Bank has 10 locations in the U.S. and one each in East Africa and Haiti.
