Kroll Named Executive Director of St. Croix Valley Food Bank

Western Wisconsin non-profit leader brings decades of non-profit experience to role

The St. Croix Valley Food Bank Board of Directors has named longtime non-profit leader Lee Kroll as the organization’s new Executive Director. Kroll will replace Tom Holland, who was serving as interim Executive Director since September.

Kroll comes to the St. Croix Valley Food Bank following more than two decades with the YMCA serving in a variety of management roles in areas including operations, membership engagement, fundraising and program development. Most recently, Kroll was the Executive Director of the White Bear Area YMCA and previously served in leadership roles with the YMCA in the Twin Cities, Cincinnati and Milwaukee.

“We are extremely excited to have Lee lead the organization during this time of incredible need and growth,” said Marc Ruska, board president, St. Croix Valley Food Bank.
“Lee’s strong local ties, commitment to the St. Croix Valley and experience in fostering successful community-based programming will be critical as we work to end hunger in western Wisconsin.
The need for food for those facing hunger insecurity continues to grow in this region and we look forward to Lee continuing the impactful work we have been able to accomplish with our partners over the past three years.”

Food banks play a critical role in providing bulk, low-cost and donated food which is then distributed to food pantries, backpack programs, churches and other hunger relief programs in local communities. Begun in 2021, the St. Croix Valley Food Bank has grown to serve nearly 60 hunger relief partners in Polk, Pierce, St. Croix and Burnett Counties.

Kroll lives in North Hudson with his wife Leah. He has been active in numerous community organizations over the years including the Phipps Center for the Arts, Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, White Bear Lake Rotary Club, and Many Faces Community Collaboration.

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