Staff

Executive Director

Ned Looney has been the Executive Director of Caring Hands since July 1, 2016. He is well known in the Southeast Polk community as a pharmacist and a naturopath, where he continues to practice in Pleasant Hill. An active member of Lutheran Church of the Cross in Altoona, Ned has a vibrant faith and a desire to utilize his extensive experience in business and non-profit leadership to guide Caring Hands toward continued growth in its ministry of compassion in our community.

Staff:

David Harper, UpLift Resource Coordinator

Lisa Williams, Development Director

Pat Gilliatt, Administrative Assistant

Melanie Carlson, Retail Manager

Volunteer Leaders:

Clothes Hanger Coordinators:

Coleen Walker & Patty Borseth

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Food Pantry Coordinator:

Melinda VanderVelden

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Warehouse Coordinators:

Larry Jensen, Duane Hunziker, & Gloria Hysell

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Transportation Director:

Richard Booher