Meet Our Staff:
Mike Womack
Mike is our Executive Director. He began his journey with Feed America First in 2011. Mike believes that Feed America First stands out among others in its dedication to serving those in need. Prior to his role at Feed America First, Mike pursued an education in biblical counseling, obtaining a bachelor's degree from Trinity Seminary. Currently, he is pursuing a master's degree in counseling from Liberty University. He has been happily married to his wife Sherie since 1990 and they have 3 beautiful daughters. Mike is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to FAF’s vital work to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and families facing food insecurity.
Mathew 25:35 “I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.”
Michelle Olsen
Michelle is our Volunteer Coordinator and Partner Agency Relations Manager. She began volunteering at Feed America First when her family moved to TN in 2015 and has been in her current role for 2 years. Michelle has spent many fun years as a stay-at-home mom, serving in youth leadership, primary teaching, and volunteering roles. She worked for 15 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant and also owned her own Licensed Massage Therapy business. She and her husband Rodger of 20 years have three beautiful daughters, Alexis, Samantha, and Taylor. Michelle enjoys spending time with her family, running, being outdoors, and serving others.
John 21:15 “Lovest thou me more than these? Yea, Lord: thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.”
Jeremy Pickwell
Jeremy is our Business Manager and has been with Feed America First for two years now. Jeremy is passionate about Feed America First because he feels that we are plugging a crucial gap between the people who are going hungry and the people disposing of food. He also values our focus on rural places helping those who are most overlooked. Jeremy has a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, M.A.R., and a Bachelor's in Music. He is currently the founding and senior pastor of Alinea church in Murfreesboro. He has been married to his wife Jennifer for 20 years and they have 2 beautiful sons, Wyatt and Weston.
Mark 9:41 “For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward"
Richard Ryden
Richard is our Logistics Director. He has been with Feed America First for over 6 years! Richard maintains our food inventory, national connections and distributions, and logistics. Richard says is proud to work for Feed America First to be able to alleviate our local hunger problem. Richard has been married to his wife for 11 years and they are both life group leaders at their church. They have 4 kids and 4 grandkids. Richard cultivates relationships with local ministries in order to better serve the community.
John 21:17 “He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.”
Board of Directors
Dave Speer, Board President
Al Adams, Board Secretary
Tom Henry, Founder of Feed America First
David Edwards, Retired
Allie Tompkins, Pinnacle
Dianna Rust, MTSU
Jim Reynolds, Lineage Logistics
Darnell Chatman, Regions Bank
Reid Wells, HCA
Stephanie Hinkson, General Mills