Our Team
Kristin Jahne
Pantry Manager
Kristin Jahne is the Manager of the NK Food Pantry, where her journey began as a volunteer in 2023. Since then, she has taken on a variety of roles, from part-time assistant to full-time bookkeeper, and now, as the Pantry's manager. With over a decade of experience spanning diverse fields—such as marketing, operational management, farming, graphic design, analytics, construction, accounting, and interior design—Kristin brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Under her leadership, the Pantry has experienced growth across all programs and volunteer initiatives, all while focusing on budget efficiency. Outside of her work at the Pantry, Kristin is the owner of a small coffee roasting company, sourcing Fair Trade beans from farmers around the world. She holds a B.A. in Marketing and a B.A. in Business Management from Florida Atlantic University, as well as an A.A. in Business Management from Miami Dade College. Kristin has also completed numerous graduate courses in nonprofit and small business management, as well as the Master Gardener program through URI.
Stephen Souls
Outreach Coordinator / Operations Support
Stephen Souls is the Outreach Coordinator for the NK Food Pantry and has been a valuable team member since 2018. During remarkable growth, Stephen played a key role in developing several food distribution programs, including Produce Day and Recipe of the Month. With a strong background in digital marketing, business development, and IT, Stephen leverages his extensive network within North Kingstown and beyond to further the Pantry’s mission. He has also taught Business Management and IT as an Adjunct Professor at the New England Institute of Technology and previously worked with the NK Chamber of Commerce. Stephen holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Roger Williams University and an A.S. in Multimedia Technologies from the New England Institute of Technology.
Our Board
Kim Page, President
Richard Jacques, Vice President
Tom Grennan, Treasurer
Trish Cawley, Secretary
Bonnie Smith, Founder / Community Liasion
Pastor Peter Atkin
Carl Bender
Ann Birle
Nancy Champagne
Maria D’Amario
Priscilla Feeney
Ray Gorman
Bob Myers
Teri Ohs
Pat Tilley
Advisory Board
The Pantry thanks its ongoing partner, the Town of North Kingstown, and is fortunate to have the strategic advice of community members who actively support the Pantry’s mission:
Julie Casimiro, RI House of Representatives – District 31
Luke DiNezza, Store Manager, Dave’s Marketplace
Marie Marcotte, Director, North Kingstown Senior Association
Ned McCrory, Managing Partner-Providence, PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP
Ralph Mollis, Town Manager, North Kingstown
Mary Murphy, Branch Manager, Centreville Bank
Alan Perlman, Principal, Ocean State Job Lot
Bob Semple, Owner, Teddy Bearskins
April Williams, Marketing Consultant
Rob Seldon, Director of Marketing, Strategy, & Operations, Cox Internet