Team

Executive Director

Lynette Johnson

Lynette Johnson

Executive Director

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Lynette Johnson became executive director of SoSA on January 1, 2017. Johnson has been with the Society of St. Andrew since 2010.

Her first assignment with the organization took her to Nashville, where she served as Regional Director for Tennessee and Alabama. She extended SoSA’s gleaning network into Tennessee and oversaw day-to-day operations in both states, putting 14 million servings of nourishing produce on the tables of Alabamians and Tennesseans at risk for hunger in just three years. In 2013, she was called to SoSA’s national headquarters as the organization’s Director of Church Relations. In this role, she worked with congregations throughout the country, promoting the Society of St. Andrew’s ministry, resources, and giving and volunteer opportunities.

Prior to joining the Society of St. Andrew staff, Lynette enjoyed an 18-year first career as a church educator and supply pastor, and an eight-year second career as a magazine editor and art director. She is a Certified Christian Educator and Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Lynette grew up in Huntsville, Alabama, one of five children in a NASA family. She holds a B.A. in Religion from the College of William & Mary (1982) and an M.A. in Christian Education from Scarritt Graduate School (1986). Lynette has three adult children.

Headquarters Staff

SoSa Headquarters main office is located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Big Island Virginia in the same location where the mission began in the 1970’s.

D’Lynn Burgess

D’Lynn Burgess

Development Director

Big Island, VA

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Rebecca Brockman

Rebecca Brockman

Volunteer Communication Coordinator

Big Island, VA

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Belinda Carroll

Belinda Carroll

Administrative Assistant

Big Island, VA

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Jennifer Davis Sensenig

Jennifer Davis Sensenig

Church Relations Director

Big Island, VA

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Allyson Ey

Allyson Ey

Operations Director

Big Island, VA

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Lynette Johnson

Lynette Johnson

Executive Director

Big Island, VA

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Wade Mays

Wade Mays

IT Director

Big Island, VA

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Tresca McSwain

Tresca McSwain

Harvest of Hope Director

Charlotte, NC

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Kelsey Miller

Kelsey Miller

Development Associate

Nashville, TN

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Brenda Patterson

Brenda Patterson

Development Team Assistant

Big Island, VA

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Lora Phillips

Lora Phillips

Development Assistant

Big Island, VA

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Renèe Scott

Renèe Scott

Accountant

Big Island, VA

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Michelle Sigmon

Michelle Sigmon

Office Assistant

Big Island, VA

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Meg Spears-Newsome

Meg Spears-Newsome

Marketing & Communications Director

Durham, NC

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Steve Steele

Steve Steele

Potato & Produce Project Director

Durham, NC

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Jenny Trevey

Jenny Trevey

Brand Manager

Big Island, VA

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Elise Vanderstelt

Elise Vanderstelt

HR Director

Big Island, VA

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Regional Staff

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Society of St. Andrew oversees the work of the ministry, sets policies, and approves operating budgets. Independent members serve 3-year terms. Ex-officio members serve because the position they hold makes them a member of the board.

Name Job Title Location Year
Jean Bernius - Secretary, Treasurer Educator Highland, IN 2025
Cathey Burks - Vice Chair Retired Educator Bedford, VA 2026
Rev. Dr. Sarah Calvert District Superintendent (UMC) Martinsville, VA Ex-officio
Michelle Doan Tech Entrepreneur Orlando, FL 2027
Caysey Farmer Attorney Indianapolis, IN 2027
Mary Kate Glenn Farmer Norwood, OH 2026
Heather Gomez - Board Chair Educator Dayton, VA 2027
Darin Greear Real Estate Agent, Farmer Riner, VA 2026
Houston Hemp Retired Insurance Broker Midlothian, VA 2025
Jeff Holland Executive Director, Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel District Franktown, VA 2027
Lauren Lonnes School Counselor Glen Allen, VA 2025
Sloan Lott Sales Manager Bland Farms, Board Member, Southeast Produce Council Baxley, GA 2025
Susan Moinester Non-profit Founder/Director Memphis, TN 2027
Steve Moore Businessman, Food Industry Bedford, VA 2025
Delphine Sellers Executive Director Durham, NC 2027
Bill Wade Retired Pastor Strasburg, VA 2026
Otis Wright Agriculture, Finance Professional Pearl, MS 2026

Lynette Johnson, Executive Director

Brenda Patterson, Secretary to the Board

Ken Horne, Executive Director Emeritus