Gleaners Community Food Bank Announces New President & Chief Executive Officer

Organization welcomes Angela Moloney as successor to longtime leader Gerry Brisson

DETROIT (Nov. 13, 2025) — Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan announced today the appointment of Angela Moloney as its next president and CEO, following a comprehensive national search. Moloney will assume the role in January 2026, succeeding Gerry Brisson, who has served as president and CEO since 2014.

“Angela brings a dynamic leadership style rooted in service to others,” said Damali Sahu, chair, Gleaners Community Food Bank Board of Directors. “Her experience, commitment to community and genuine respect for the people and partners who make our work possible shone through during the search process. We are confident in her ability to guide Gleaners forward and continue advancing our service across Southeast Michigan.”

Moloney brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience, advancing equity, philanthropic strategy, organizational growth, innovation and cross-sector collaboration. She joins Gleaners from her role as founding president and CEO of the Catholic Foundation of Michigan and brings a strong track record of values-driven leadership. She previously served in senior roles at Nazareth Farm and Jesuit Volunteer Corps, where she focused on community engagement and partnership development.

“I am honored to step into this role and join Gleaners at such a pivotal moment for the organization,” said Angela Moloney, Gleaners’ new CEO-select. “Gleaners’ commitment to increasing access to nutritious food with dignity and respect is clear, especially as our region faces new challenges in urgent need. I look forward to listening, learning, and working alongside our staff, partners, supporters, and volunteers all to build on Gleaners’ extraordinary legacy. Together, we will continue to lead with compassion, innovation, and collaboration, ​aspiring toward a hunger-free community where every household in Southeast Michigan has both nourishment and hope.”

Under Moloney’s leadership, Gleaners will continue serving a five-county region in Southeast Michigan through the Board-approved framework grounded in Gleaners’ Bridge to Tomorrow, ensuring ongoing support to and resources for Gleaners’ partners and guests. Gleaners’ effective and efficient systems, paired with skilled executive and senior leadership, will ensure that operations and programs remain steady and focused on the organization’s mission — providing access to the food and resources the organization’s guests need to thrive.

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