Our Leadership

Jeff Heaton, Executive Director

Jeff joined the Food Pantry in December 2012 as Operations Director responsible for day-to-day operation of our new facility. Jeff was promoted to the position of Executive Director in Ocotober of 2016. Jeff has a great background in working with volunteers. This history includes over 20 years as a volunteer in the Oconee County Fire Service where he served many positions from Firefighter to Fire Chief. His background also includes OSHA safety requirements and protocols, construction skills, sales and customer service in both construction and food industry. Jeff resides with his beautiful wife JoAnn in Salem, and has five children and two grandchildren. He and his family are active in the Newspring Church Clemson, SC Campus.

Mike Manning, Chair

Mike came to us from the Charlotte area, recently retired as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte. He has years of experience in finance and management in multiple industries, and has experience with a variety of non-profits as well. In addition to serving as the Pantry’s Board Chair, he is also an occasional Tuesday volunteer.

Joe Brydon, Treasurer

A proud alumnus of Auburn University, Joe is a Certified Public Accountant with nearly 40 years of professional experience. Joe and his wife Juliana relocated to our area from South Florida several years ago. Juliana began volunteering at the Pantry, and shortly after that, she recruited Joe as a volunteer, too. In his spare time, Joe enjoys fishing, boating, hiking and reading.

Our Board of Directors

Mike Manning – Chair

Open – Vice Chair

Joe Brydon – Treasurer

Open – Asst. Treasurer

Juliana Brydon – Volunteer Coordinator

Stacy Keelor – Development Chair

Chris Savage – Chamber of Commerce liaison

Anna Marie Dunn

Jamie McDowell

Ray Peters