She is a results-focused effectual leader with proven ability to proactively identify and resolve problems. Cindy’s leadership has provided continuous growth of the Farm to Foodbank program year over year consistently exceeding goals while building solid relationships and implementing systems to help effectively distribute excess produce.Ĭindy has 20 years in the produce industry including procurement, operations, general management, logistics, sales and marketing. Cindy is mission focused working in partnership with donors, food banks and Feeding America to maximize fresh produce donation opportunities for the benefit of those in need. Cindy has established a flourishing Farm to Foodbank program supporting 146 counties in the spirit of collaboration with transparency and integrity. Mike lives in Lexington, NC, with his wife Amy and has three children and four grandchildren.Ĭindy became the Farm to Food Banks Director of Feeding the Carolinas in September 2015. Mike also earned the Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University and is a Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) through the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Mike earned his undergraduate degree at Cornell University and his Master of Business Administration at Wake Forest University’s School of Business. Mike also was Chief Program Officer for the American Health Initiative, focused on recruiting retired healthcare professionals to bring their skills and experience to free clinics across the country through volunteering. In the non-profit sector, Mike served as Executive Director of the North Carolina Association of Free Clinics, serving the uninsured with their healthcare needs. Mike’s for-profit experience includes operations and marketing positions with Food Lion, Sara Lee/Hanes brands and Lexington Home Brands.

With extensive experience in executive leadership positions in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors, Mike is driven by a servant’s heart – helping people and mobilizing resources to solve problems and get results. Mike Darrow became the Executive Director of Feeding the Carolinas in September 2018.

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