Ann Prifrel has served as the Great Plains Food Bank CEO since January 2026. A Midwest native with a lifelong commitment to ensuring neighbors have access to nourishing food, Ann brings more than a decade of executive leadership experience in hunger relief, nonprofit management, and large-scale fundraising. Previously, Ann was appointed Chief Development Officer of Harry Chapin Food Bank in September 2024, where she leads strategic fundraising and marketing efforts for Southwest Florida’s largest hunger-relief organization.
Prior to joining Harry Chapin Food Bank, Ann served as Founding CEO of St. Croix Valley Food Bank. Her earlier experience includes serving as Executive Director of United Way St. Croix Valley and White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf, as well as co-founding Shelf Saver, a software solution for food pantries and food banks. Ann holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s degree in human resources and industrial relations from the University of Minnesota.
Email: aprifrel@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Kate began her journey with the Great Plains Food Bank in May of 2021. As chief operating officer, she oversees the day-to-day functions of multiple Great Plains Food Bank departments including operations, programs and agency services and accounting and finance. This is in addition to assisting with the overall strategic vision for the organization. Prior to her work in hunger-relief, Kate gained extensive experience in finance, economics and business administration working for Target, PwC and RDO Equipment Company. She received a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from the University of Saint Thomas and both an M.B.A. and master’s degree in information systems from Boston University – School of Management.
Email: kmolbert@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Mark Lang started his work as operations director with the Great Plains Food Bank in February of 2020 where he oversees all aspects of the operations team responsible for recovering and distributing more than 15 million pounds of food to those in need annually. Mark has brought a wealth of experience in team building, staff supervision and training, supply chain management, facility management, route scheduling, inventory management, customer service, safety programs, risk management and budgeting to the Great Plains Food Bank in a career that has spanned multiple decades. He previously served as operations manager for Mac’s Inc. and as warehouse manager/facility leader for DISH Network.
Email: mlang@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Engaging and mobilizing the community around the solvable problem of hunger in North Dakota and western Minnesota is a challenge Marcia takes seriously. “I believe ending hunger is a shared responsibility and that together we can make a huge impact on the lives of those who are currently hungry, or at risk of hunger.” Marcia’s passion for equality has led her to hold both paid and volunteer positions within the nonprofit community for the past twenty years around the issues of hunger, poverty, racism, affordable housing, homelessness and violence prevention. Marcia holds a degree in Speech Communication from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks and a degree in Social Work from Minnesota State University, Moorhead.
Email: mpaulson@greatplainsfoodbank.org
Janelle began as the Great Plains Food Bank program director in April 2022 where she oversees the development, implementation, administration and evaluation of the organization’s childhood, senior, family and rural hunger-relief programs. She also works closely with the operations team to help ensure the delivery of services to a statewide network of partner food pantries and feeding programs. Prior to her work with Great Plains Food Bank, Janelle was the manager of women’s community programs for Sanford Health and the wellness and lifestyle medicine supervisor at Sanford Health Plan. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and has served on the City of Moorhead Park Advisory Board representing Ward 1 since 2017.
David started with Great Plains Food Bank in February of 2022. As Chief Financial Officer, he oversees the finance and accounting, information technology, inventory and administration needs for the organization. Prior to coming to Great Plains Food Bank, David gained valuable experience in tax, finance and business at Eide Bailly and RDO Equipment Co. He holds a bachelor of accountancy degree from North Dakota State University.
Jeni joined Great Plains Foodbank as Human Resources Director in August of 2025. With an extensive background in HR in the Fargo community over the past 30+ years, she brings a passion for building and nurturing environments and cultures that support people in all aspects of work life. Our mission-based organization speaks to Jeni’s desire to be a part of something that impacts people outside of the workplace as well. Her HR leadership experience includes serving in organizations including AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Phoenix International/John Deere, and other private and public organizations. She has a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from NDSU and is a proud Bison alum.