Lowcountry Food Bank Names Five New Board Members

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Charleston, SC — Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) today announced that five new Board members have joined its Board of Directors: Elizabeth Starr Gephart (Pooh), Steve Gruidl, Kelly Hosack, Kenric Rivers, and Kevin Rourk.

The LCFB Board is comprised of community leaders who are responsible for good stewardship of LCFB, a commitment to the LCFB mission, managing policies and bylaws, identifying key areas of strengths and opportunities for Board development and understanding and supporting the fundraising needs of the organization.

“I look forward to working with our newest Board members as we move forward our mission to unite our community in pursuit of equitable, dignified, and consistent access to food,” said Nick Osborne, LCFB President and CEO. “Each of them brings expertise, new opportunity for collaboration, and innovation to serve our neighbors who face food insecurity.”

“Pooh” Gephart has served on several local and international human services and educational organization’s boards as an officer, including Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Rift Valley Children’s Village in Tanzania, and Overbrook School of the Blind in Pennsylvania. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

Steve Gruidl is VP, North American Sales West at Sealed Air Corporation. He has previously served in many corporate sales leadership positions in the food packaging industry. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communications and a Minor in Marketing from Texas A&M University.

Kelly Hosack serves as the Managing Director for the architectural firm GF in Charleston (formerly SGA|NW). With a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Auburn University, Kelly has demonstrated a commitment to both architectural excellence and community service. Her client roster includes providing support for community members in maintaining their homes. Beyond her professional role, Kelly has actively participated and volunteered for committees and boards, such as the Association of Medical Facility Professionals, Leadership Charleston, Hearts and Hammers, and the Phoenix Dream Center. Her diverse experiences contribute to a unique perspective and unwavering dedication in every project she undertakes.

Kevin Rourk is South State Bank’s Charleston Premier Private Banking Director and Senior Vice President. His role includes assisting high net worth individuals and businesses with customized financial planning and credit solutions. He has 29 years of expertise in the banking industry. Kevin has served on many community boards, including Junior Achievement of Charleston, the East Cooper Land Trust board, and he currently serves on the Trident Technical College Foundation Board. He is a former Head Coach of Palmetto Christian Academy.

A native of Charleston, Kenric Rivers is the Director of Operations at Food Lion, where he has served in both district and store-level capacities for more than 25 years. In his role, he is responsible for oversight of all operational activities and ensuring efficiency and productivity. He has developed and implemented strategies that have enhanced employee performance and driven customer satisfaction.

Outgoing Board members are Amie Grimes, Michael Mintz, Monica Scott, Joel Smith, Bill Trull, and Michael Wilson. “I want to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to our outgoing board members for their outstanding leadership and dedication to our mission,” Osborne said.

To see a full list of the current LCFB Board, visit our website Board of Directors page here: https://lowcountryfoodbank.org/about-us/board-of-directors/

About the Lowcountry Food Bank: Feed. Advocate. Empower.

The Lowcountry Food Bank serves the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina and distributed more than 42 million pounds of food in 2023. The Lowcountry Food Bank helps fight hunger by distributing food to more than 230 partner agencies including on-site meal programs, homeless shelters and emergency food pantries. The Lowcountry Food Bank advocates on behalf of those who experience hunger and helps empower people to make healthy and nutritious food choices. For more information, visit the Lowcountry F