Freestore Foodbank’s Board of Directors has appointed Kreg Keesee as the organization’s next president and CEO.
Keesee brings extensive leadership experience in operations, strategy and organizational transformation. Most recently, he served as interim chief financial and operating officer at The Springer School and Center, with prior executive roles at Cold Jet, Michelman, Sun Chemical and Procter & Gamble.
The Freestore Foodbank, located at 3401 Rosenthal Way in Cincinnati, also serves Northern Kentucky.
Keesee also serves on the Cincinnati Regional Chamber Board of Directors and on committees for the United Way of Greater Cincinnati. He previously spent ten years on the board of trustees of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, including six as chair.
“Kreg brings a proven track record of building high‐performing teams and turning strategy into action,” said Chair of the Freestore Foodbank Board Dwinelva Zackery. “We are confident he is the right leader to guide Freestore into its next chapter.”
Keesee succeeds Kurt Reiber, retiring, who served as president and CEO for 15 years. During Reiber’s tenure, Freestore expanded the number of annual meals provided to 47.2 million, supported nearly 12,000 volunteers, launched the LIFT the TriState and KIND programs, and grew its partnerships to 575 community organizations.
“Freestore Foodbank is an organization with a remarkable legacy and essential mission,” Keesee said. “I look forward to working with our team and partners to meet the evolving needs of our community.”