Fulfill Food Bank Appoints New Chair and Executive Officers as It Marks 40 Years of Service

NEPTUNE, NJ – Fulfill , the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has made significant leadership changes as it celebrates its 40th anniversary of combating hunger and fostering food security along the Jersey Shore. The organization, known for its extensive network of nearly 300 partners including soup kitchens, food pantries, and shelters, provides vital food and services to over 100,000 residents, families, children, seniors, and veterans in need.

In a unanimous decision, the Board of Trustees elected Susan Doctorian Kyrillos, Principal at SK Partners, as the new Chair. Kyrillos, a distinguished businessperson and community leader, has a history of supporting numerous nonprofits and has been recognized for her contributions. Prior to founding her own firm, she played a pivotal role at Princeton Public Affairs Group and established the public affairs office at Monmouth University.

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“I am grateful for the privilege to serve this vitally needed mission, and for the confidence my fellow Trustees have shown in supporting me,” said Kyrillos. “I do not take our collective obligations lightly – at this moment of unprecedented food insecurity, our neighbors facing hunger are counting on us.”

The Board also introduced a new lineup of executive officers:

- Joe Stroffolino III, Director of Advertising and Marketing at Causeway Family of Dealerships and Causeway Cares, has been appointed Vice Chair. Stroffolino, previously a board member for Family Promise of Southern Ocean County and Ocean Partnership for Children, was recently honored with the Silver Gull Award for Community Service for his efforts with Causeway CARes. He also serves as the editor of the Causeway Gazette.

- Janelle Griffith, Managing Director at Marsh, will serve as Secretary. Griffith, an expert in supply chain risk management, logistics legal liability, and cargo, leads the North American Logistics Practice at Marsh. She is a well-regarded speaker at professional conferences and has been featured in national publications. Her past roles include North American Director of Insurance, Risk, and Claims for Kuehne + Nagel and U.S. Risk Manager for Hapag-Lloyd.

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- Karen Franklin, CFO at Count Basie Center for the Arts, takes on the role of Treasurer. With 25 years of accounting and financial experience, Franklin has been instrumental in growing the Basie from a $6 million to a $30 million organization. She managed the Basie’s successful $23 million capital campaign and $28 million expansion project and provides financial consulting for several organizations, including the Red Bank River Center and Monmouth County Historical Association.

“On behalf of the Fulfill team, we are thrilled to welcome this new slate of impressive, caring, and accomplished individuals as Board officers,” said Triada Stampas, President & CEO of Fulfill. “I also thank our outgoing Board members, whose service and dedication have laid a solid foundation for the growth of our mission and work.”

Outgoing board members who completed their terms include Lauren Holman of Holman Frenia Allison, P.C., immediate past chair; Ken Marowitz of Frank’s Big & Tall Men’s Shop, past vice chair and secretary; Jean Gardner of Central Analysis Bureau, past secretary; and Jeremy Grunin of Grunin Holdings, past chair.

In addition to the new executive officers, Fulfill has appointed Rabbi Aaron Schonbrun, leader of Congregation Torat El in Oakhurst, N.J., as a new board member. Rabbi Schonbrun, an active community leader, has been involved with the Shore Area Board of Rabbis, the Jewish Federation of Monmouth County, and the Hebrew Academy Day School. He holds a Rabbinic Ordination and a master’s degree in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City and has completed several leadership programs, including the PEER Executive Leadership Program, the Kellogg Jewish Leadership Program, and the Clergy Leadership Program through the Institute for Jewish Spirituality.

“We proudly welcome Rabbi Schonbrun to the board,” said Stampas. “His commitment to community service and Tikkun Olam – repairing the world – aligns perfectly with our mission. He has long been a supporter of and friend to the community we serve, and Fulfill will benefit greatly from his community experience and passion.”

As Fulfill enters its fifth decade of service, the organization continues to rely on the dedication and expertise of its board members and partners to tackle food insecurity and build a more food-secure future for the residents of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

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