Don Ruhstaller, Board Chair
Educator

As a 2nd generation Stocktonian, Don Ruhstaller's parents instilled in his brothers and him to be grateful for their blessings and to give back to their community. The Emergency Food Bank is honored to have Don as the 2023 Board Chair. He is the current Director of Budgets and Operations at ABLE Charter Schools here in Stockton and a San Joaquin County Planning Commissioner. He also served as a Lincoln Unified School Board Trustee for 8-years. He and his wife Kay, have two daughers, Katie and Rebecca. Don enjoys gardening on the weekends. Kay and Don are also avid walkers, which make their dogs happy.

Steve Morales, Interim Vice Chair
MayaCo Marketing & Internet

As a key member of MayaCo Marketing & Internet, Steve Morales has assisted many local and national non-profits, government, and businesses of all sizes with their websites. Steve has called Stockton home for the past 34 years serving on many non-profit boards, and currently serves on the EFB, SJC Hispanic Chamber and St. Joseph's Medical Center to name a few. Steve joined the Emergency Food Bank Board of Directors because, "The EFB is guided by compassionate action and provides important food and services to the community." Steve's love for community is evident as he volunteers and helps others when not attending to MayaCo business. He also enjoys relaxing at home with family and friends and attending music concerts in the area.

Bob Tanon, Treasurer
Owner - GymStars

Vanessa VanRaub-Tim, Secretary
Systems Coordinator - Van de Pol Enterprises

Vanessa is a dedicated community member serving on not only the Emergency Food Bank Board of Directors as Secretary, but also the KEEN Khmer Education Endowment Network. Having lived in Stockton for the past 35 years, she currently works as the Lead Human Resources Generalist/Annalyst for VandePol Enterprises. Serving and addressing hunger in the community is not her only passion, she also enjoys cooking, crafts and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Gregory Meath, Past Chair
Attorney, Meath & Pereira

Steve Dougherty, Board Member
Principal - Dougherty CPAs

After supporting the Emergency Food Bank for many years, Steve was asked to join the Board of Directors. He and his wife Lisa, live in Stockton. Steve is a lifelong Stockton resident who when not at his office at Dougherty CPA's, enjoys spending time with his children, running and playing racquetball. He also serves on the board at St. Mary's High School and The Fountains Office Association.

Tim Pasisz, Board Member
Prplei Inc.

As General Manager of Stage Monkey Resources, Prplei Events and Events at Ease, Tim makes time to serve on the Emergency Food Bank Board of Directors and works tirelessly to ensure that the Run and Walk Against Hunger and holiday food giveaway events run smoothly. He has called Stockton home for the past 15 years and when not working events, enjoys traveling.

Henry Phillips, Board Member
Pastor, Open Door House of Prayer

Pastor Phillips of The Open Door House of Prayer, knows that to make a difference in the community we need strong families and that the Emergency Food Bank helps families stay strong and healthy by providing nutritions food. Being a lifelong Stockton resident and along with his wife Angela, Pastor Phillips strives to better our community. In addition to serving on the Emergency Food Bank Board of Directors, he is involved in the Amelia Ann Adams Whole Life Center and Faith in the Valley. Some of his favorite pastimes are reading science fiction books and watching movies.

Michael Blalock, Board Member
Retired San Joaquin County Supervisor

Lisa Mann, Board Member
San Joaquin County Deputy District Attorney

"I decided to serve on the Emergency Food Bank Board of Directors because I am passionate about their mission of feeding those in need, and I am particulary proud of the Nutrition Education the Emergency Food Bank provides. It is an honor to support this work!"

Bobbie Wallinger, Board Member
Retired Educator

After serving on notable boards such as the Stockton Arts Commission, San Joaquin Literacy Foundation, LARC's of Stockton, the UOP Alumni Association and Stockton Civic Theatre, Roberta "Bobbie" Wallinger has joined the Emergency Food Bank Board of Directors. She is a retired educator with a love of writing and volunteering. Bobbie also is a member of AAUW and serves on the DEI committee. In addition to her passion for writing, she enjoys spending time with friends, her daugher, granddaughters and great grandsons. Bobbie also enjoys traveling with her husband, Dennis.