Gerry Brisson currently serves as the President & CEO of Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, a position held since January 2014, where responsibilities include serving the community and leading efforts to combat hunger. Previously, Gerry held the role of Senior VP of Advancement at the same organization from March 2006 to January 2014, focusing on fundraising and communication strategies. An Interim Executive Director for the Jesuit Volunteer Corps: Midwest in 2005-2006, Gerry guided the organization through a national consolidation process. From 1999 to 2006, Gerry founded and managed Development Transitions, a consulting practice aiding nonprofits in fundraising and sustainability. Additionally, during tenure as Development Director at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen from 1993 to 1999, Gerry significantly increased private donation revenue. Gerry holds a Master's degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix.
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan
Gleaners Community Food Bank, with broad community support, works to solve hunger in southeastern Michigan. In collaboration with our member agencies, the Feeding America network, and our program partners, we provide millions of pounds of donated and purchased food to people in need. In so doing, Gleaners is committed to distributing high quality food. Through education and advocacy, we will reduce reliance on the emergency food system. Gleaners adopts best practices and cost-effective systems and procedures to achieve the highest possible return on its human and financial resources. Gleaners fulfills its role with a sense of compassion and urgency while nourishing, sustaining and advancing hope in our community. Gleaners distributes tens of millions of pounds annually of emergency food to nearly 400 partner soup kitchens, shelters and pantries in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, and Monroe counties. You can help by visiting www.gcfb.org.