KENTWOOD — The Feeding America West Michigan Board of Directors has selected Chief Philanthropy Officer Pattijean McCahill to become the organization’s next president and CEO effective June 29.

McCahill has spent the past decade shaping Feeding America West Michigan’s hunger-relief strategy, philanthropic growth and public voice through a series of leadership positions.

“Pattijean’s particular commitment to being a leader for equitable food systems, elevating community voice, serving neighbors with dignity, and cultivating an internal culture of belonging stood out among candidates,” said board Chair Danielle Sheffield LaPorte. “At a time when national pressures are increasing food insecurity and decreasing resources, her commitment to centering community voice and local strengths, building needed partnerships, and advancing thoughtful innovation in both immediate relief and long-term solutions will help ensure neighbors have needed support today and a stronger, more equitable food system for the future.”

“I am deeply committed to the food bank’s future and prepared to lead the organization into its next chapter,” McCahill said. “Advancing this work requires listening first, using data to guide decisions, and allocating resources that reflect the realities of a service area spanning both urban centers and deeply rural communities. This approach emphasizes partnership, accountability, and continuous learning. I am committed to ensuring Feeding America West Michigan remains a trusted, unifying presence across every community it serves.”