LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank’s executive director left her 16-year post Monday. “The Board of the Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank has determined that it is time for new leadership at the organization,” said KIFB board director Tom Lodico in
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank’s executive director left her 16-year post Monday.
“The Board of the Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank has determined that it is time for new leadership at the organization,” said KIFB board director Tom Lodico in an email Monday.
Judy Lenthall has been on paid administrative leave since September, when the KIFB board announced it was commissioning an independent investigation into KIFB’s operating procedures, including day-to-day accounting and grant administration.
The investigation followed Hawai‘i Food Bank President Dick Grimm’s claims that Lenthall had mismanaged KIFB. Lenthall has vehemently denied such claims.
“The Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank remains committed to fulfill our mission to feed the people of Kaua‘i with new leadership,” KIFB Board President John Yamane said in a written statement. “We thank Judy for her 16 years of service to our community.”
Lodico said a search for a new executive director has started. In the meantime, newly hired Assistant Director Norma Barton will serve as acting executive director, assisted by Kelvin Moniz, the director of food resources.
“As the holiday season approaches, the needs of our community increases” Yamane said. “Norma and Kelvin are ready to meet these needs with all of our help.”
Look for the full story on Tuesday’s edition of The Garden Island.
