Meet our Board
Vicky Heydon
Board President​
Vicky Heydon is a proud wife and mother who calls the Snoqualmie Valley home. Originally from California and now approaching a decade in Washington, she has worked hard to put down roots in this beautiful place she loves. Vicky serves as the General Manager of South West Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric, a company she leads with a passion for developing people, growing teams, and building operational excellence. With an extensive background in business operations, she thrives on helping others succeed and driving continuous improvement. When she’s not at work, Vicky enjoys spending time with friends in the community, tending to her home and tiny garden, wine tasting, and taking weekend trips with her friends and family.
Why I am serving on the Board: We live in a world of abundance, and yet so many face impossible choices — to eat or pay bills, to buy groceries or medications, or to skip meals so their children can eat. I don’t believe anyone should have to make those choices. I want our community to flourish and remain true to the values that drew us all here — where the real beauty is in our relationships and how we care for one another. Serving on the board allows me to be involved, stay connected to outreach efforts, and help support my neighbors in meaningful ways.
Scott Hoggarth
Board Vice President​
Scott and his wife Micki moved to the Snoqualmie Valley in 2005 to be closer to their grandchildren. They stayed for the many friendships made here and for their love of this beautiful place. Scott worked in the maritime transportation and global logistics industry for his entire 40-year career; 34 of those years with the same company. The charitable matching funds program his employer offered prompted him to financially support the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank. When Scott retired in 2021, he started driving the grocery rescue van and box truck as well as volunteering at the food bank distribution facility. He gladly accepted a Board position in June of 2025.
Why I am serving on the Board: I have long believed that it is up to local communities to support their neighbors. Food on every table is a basic and vital need, especially for children in their developmental years. I also believe that sharing one's wealth, at whatever level, is incumbent on all of us, especially now, as the needs of our neighbors grow. While I thoroughly enjoy the volunteer work for the SVFB and will continue to participate in that, I felt the call and responsibility to do more. As we plan and accomplish the move to our new facility in 2026, I sense that my experience in warehouse management and transportation will be helpful as another way I can give back to our community.
Ken Heikkila
Board Treasurer​
Ken is an educator who served as an administrator of specialized programs for the last 20 years of his 40 year career. He retired from the Riverview School District after serving eleven years in the Snoqualmie Valley. His doctorate is in educational leadership, and these leadership skills have been utilized both in his educational career and in multiple non-profit boards in the Snoqualmie Valley. After retirement in 2018 he and his wife moved from Snoqualmie to North Bend. The Snoqualmie Valley has been our community since 2007.
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Why I’m serving on the Board: Involvement in community has been a theme starting with my first volunteer role in a community organization as a high school student. As a community member, I see the importance of sharing my talents and energy for the community. Having served as the interim executive director for the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank for six months in 2022 and getting immersed in its mission, I want to continue to focus my volunteer time and energy in this important community resource.
Erica Haycox
Board Secretary​
Erica and her family moved to North Bend in the spring of 2014. She grew up in rural eastern Washington where she worked on a family friend’s wheat farm for 8 summers. She went to Central Washington University and got her degree in elementary education. She taught in the Federal Way School District for 10 years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. Erica has been a substitute teacher for the Snoqualmie Valley School district for the last 3 years. Their family are members of Mt Si Lutheran Church where she has served in multiple roles on the council and various committees.
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Why I’m serving on the Board: I want to help serve our community. I believe that sharing a meal with friends and family can bring us together and help to lift and support those who need it most. The Snoqualmie Valley Foodbank has done great work supporting and caring for the valley residents for the last 10 years. I want to collaborate and nurture our partnerships and relationships so that we can continue the mission we have been entrusted with. I believe that by caring for our neighbors and advocating for those who need it most we can continue to support all our community members with compassion and integrity.
Charlotte Rempfer
Board Member​
Over the years, Charlotte has been a high school and middle-school teacher, a newspaper advertising manager and a Human Resources specialist and trainer for a telecommunications company. After her children were born, she became a community volunteer, her interest focusing on providing early preschool education and therapeutic support for infants and children with developmental delays. Serving on the board of Children’s Services of Sno-Valley (Encompass) for twelve years, she helped guide the organization during the funding and construction of the agency’s first early learning center in North Bend. Recently, she co-chaired another capital campaign to build a second therapeutic and family support center in Snoqualmie, tripling outreach to Valley families. Having lived in the community with her family for over 45 years, Charlotte enjoys riding bikes, hiking, traveling, reading, and maintaining their property overlooking the Middlefork River. She looks forward to helping expand the Food Bank’s vital work of making food available to community neighbors.
Why I am serving on the Board: Helping to provide food to those in need is critical to the health and wellbeing of our entire community. I want to be a part of that effort and serving on the board provides me an opportunity to participate in a meaningful way. I hope to be a resource to the SVFB in its future growth and development.
Emilie Davidson
Board Member​
Emilie is an expert in strategic planning and development with a master’s degree in Public Health and over 12 years of professional experience working with human-centered services. She has worked in nonprofit, government, education and private sectors to support the needs of varying communities. She is passionate about changing systems to constantly serve the needs of the people they aim to support. Emilie feels lucky to live with her husband, daughter and two needy dogs in their forest dream-home in our valley’s beautiful Middle Fork.
Why I am serving on the Board: My personal and professional familiarity with the profound impact of nutrition and food access fuels my drive to challenge the traditional system of human services and behaviors around food insecurity. I insist on the social responsibility of a community to empower those in need through true empathy, dignity and inclusion. Plain and simple: I want to build a space where anyone feels comfortable and supported in their time of need.
Kevin Haggerty
Board Member​
Kevin moved to Snoqualmie Valley in 1987 with his family. His primary work has focused on research at UW on how communities can effectively come together to promote well-being. He is a former board member with Encompass and a former elected commissioner for Si View MPD. As a retired professor and researcher from the University of Washington School of Social Work, he brings a broad range of diverse experience to the board.
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Why I am serving on the Board: I never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. I want to be a part of this group to address food insecurity and make our community, and the world stronger.
Shannon Charron
Board Member​
Shannon is an HR technology and operations leader at a global technology company, where she oversees enterprise-wide programs and cross-functional teams focused on driving efficiency and alignment. She brings extensive experience in organizational leadership, program management, and strategic delivery.
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A native Washingtonian and long-time Snoqualmie Valley resident, Shannon is a beloved wife and mom to two amazing kids. She’s an avid distance runner, hiker, skier, dog lover, and wine enthusiast who enjoys spending time outdoors and connecting with her community.
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Why I am serving on the Board: I believe no one in our valley should have to go hungry — especially children, who make up one-third of the clients we serve. I value the vital role the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank plays in supporting our community and am honored to contribute to its mission of ensuring every neighbor has access to the food and care they need.
Meet Our Staff
Calib Miller
Executive Director​​
Calib Miller is a nonprofit executive, Marine Corps veteran, and food systems leader with over two decades of experience in community impact, crisis response, and sustainable development, currently serving as Executive Director of Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank. Previously, he served as Vice President of Community Impact at Food Bank for the Heartland, overseeing regional distribution, emergency preparedness, procurement, and strategic partnerships across a 93-county service area spanning Nebraska to Western Iowa. Earlier, as Director of Partner Services at Feeding South Florida, he led programs distributing more than 82 million pounds of food annually through a network of over 500 community partners and has also directed humanitarian operations in six countries and multimillion-dollar food access initiatives. Outside of work, Calib enjoys road trips, audiobooks, and karaoke, shares life with his two Australian shepherds, Jed and Castle, and remains a proud but slightly lapsed NAUI SCUBA diver.
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Why Food Matters to Me: Food matters to me because it’s where families and communities naturally come together, around a table, a kitchen counter, or a shared meal after a long day to check in on one another and remember what really matters. I’ve always appreciated Ronald Reagan’s line that “all great change in America begins at the dinner table,” because there’s truth in the idea that values, responsibility, and love of country are first taught over simple meals shared at home. In my experience, food isn’t just nourishment, it’s how neighbors become friends, how families stay strong, and how communities take care of their own. Making sure everyone has a place at that table feels like some of the most important work there is.
What Meal Means Home: Skyline Chili Spaghetti with a Chili Cheese Coney on the side.
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Dr. Miller begin his tenure with SVFB on March 30, 2026. Read more about his arrival.
Liz Rasmussen
Volunteer & Administrative Manager​
Liz has built her career in nonprofit operations, development, and community-centered leadership. Throughout her work, she has supported teams, strengthened internal systems, and created welcoming, inclusive spaces for both volunteers and staff.​
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Why Food Matters to Me: Food matters to me because it brings care, dignity, and connection to people’s lives. I’m grateful to help build a more nourished and connected Snoqualmie Valley.
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What Meal Means Home: Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
Ellen Pronin
Development Manager
Ellen is a true Seattle-area native, born and raised in King County, though her family roots trace back to Mid-west farmland where the connection between food, community, and hard work runs deep. After spending more than 10 years in corporate Learning & Development and program management across the maritime, telecommunications, and technology industries, she was ready for a change. Seeking more meaningful, community-centered work, Ellen brought her passion for food and her love of building programs that help people learn, grow, and connect to the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank. When she's not working, you'll likely find her with her kids, baking, and never strays too far from a cup of coffee.
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Why Food Matters to Me: I've always seen food as a way to show care. Whether sharing a homemade treat, gathering around a table, or ensuring a neighbor has groceries for the week, food creates connection. I believe everyone deserves access to nutritious meals and the chance to thrive.
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What Meal Means Home: Tuna Casserole with potato chips on top and peas on the side
Niha Viqar
Client Resource Specialist
Niha has lived in Snoqualmie for almost 14 years, and is a mom of three kids and two cats. She has a passion for helping others, books and traveling. She started working in client care & customer service in 2009 and is excited to continue it while working with Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank. ​
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Why Food Matters to Me: I believe in giving back to the community I live in. I love being part of Snoqualmie and its amazing community. Growing up, my family & I always did our best to contribute to our communities anyway we can, and I continue to instill that belief in my family now. Being a part of Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank is an honor, and I hope to contribute to it in the best way I can.
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What Meal Means Home: Home cooked Lentils & Rice (Traditional Pakistani comfort food)
Dylan Johnson
Operations Manager​
Dylan went to Snohomish High School and got his bachelor's at The Evergreen State College with a focus on music performance and the practice of sustainable agriculture. He loves the Snoqualmie Valley and all of Western Washington and plans to live here all his life. He is proud to work at the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank.
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Why Food Matters to Me: I believe that access to healthy food is a human right. I plan to live here in the Valley the rest of my life and it is important for me to be an active member of the community.
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What Meal Means Home: Smoked salmon
Andrew Cutler
Operations Assistant​
Andrew was born and raised in Ellensburg. He lived in Seattle for a number of years before settling here in North Bend 11 years ago.
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Why Food Matters to Me: I joined the SVFB team because I wanted to help the community and be able to help the services I utilized in the past myself.
Sam Recktenwald
Operations Assistant​
Sam is an outdoor enthusiast and people-focused problem solver with a background in tech and sales. Looking for a change, he joined the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank to help and support the community that he lives in. Sam brings adaptability, a people-first mindset, and is passionate about creating positive experiences and making a meaningful impact.
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Why Food Matters to Me: Food matters because it is the foundation of health, dignity, and community. Access to nutritious food supports physical and mental well-being. Food creates connection, comfort, and a sense of belonging.
What Meal Means Home: BBQ Ribs​
Steven Garrison
Operations Assistant​​
I am eclectic and enjoy learning new skills as well as collecting perspectives. When I'm not at SVFB, you can find me volunteering at Reclaim and riding my bike.
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Why Food Matters to Me: Food is essential not only for physical health but also for mental and emotional well-being. Having consistent access to nutritious meals provides stability, peace of mind, and the ability to focus on what matters most. To me, food is the foundation for a healthier, happier life.
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What Meal Means Home: Rainbow trout with dried algae.