Food For The Poor Leadership

Ed Raine is President and Chief Executive Officer of Food For The Poor. He joined Food For The Poor in October 2017, and was appointed Executive Vice President in May 2018. In that role, he oversaw many aspects of management for the organization, focusing on organizational development and strategy.

Ed served previously in executive roles in Operations and Human Resources. His understanding of how to shape company cultures in a global context has enabled organizations to scale for growth. His focus is on clear strategic direction, efficiency, and driving organizational effectiveness, while guiding organizations during periods of significant change.

In addition to his 30 plus years in the corporate world, Ed served on the Board and as Chairman of the Board for the nonprofit Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA), and as a Corporate Sponsor Liaison with Best Buddies International.

Ed first saw the work of Food For The Poor on a mission trip to Haiti in 2009, and realized that he could align his passion to help organizations scale for growth with helping donors who care so passionately to help those less fortunate make a real difference in the world.

Ed was born and raised in London. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has a Certification in Organizational Development from Columbia University, as well as a Certification in Fundraising from Boston University. Ed is currently working on a Certificate in Theology from the University of Notre Dame.

He lives in Boca Raton with his wife, Mary, who was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. They have four adult children.

Dennis North is Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer for Food For The Poor. He is responsible for the financial oversight of the charity. Dennis is primarily responsible for the core administrative functions that support business processing. He also has primary fiduciary responsibility and maintains the organization’s relationship with its banks and independent auditors.

A longtime Florida resident, Dennis is a graduate of Florida State University, and is a Certified Public Accountant. After nine years in the public accounting industry, he was approached by one of his clients to work for a regional chain of an auto parts store as their Controller, with a later promotion to CFO. After 17 years with the auto supplier, Dennis opened his own accounting office and specialized in providing interim CFO/Controller services for businesses.

After a year and a half on his own, Dennis accepted a permanent position as the CFO at Food For The Poor, where he is able to combine his financial background with his compassion for serving others less fortunate. North and his wife have two children and live in Boca Raton, Florida.

Jeff Alexander is Executive Vice President and Chief Outcomes Officer of Food For The Poor, a role he was promoted to after serving as Controller for 19 years. Jeff has worked in various financial roles for the charity since first joining the organization in 1992.

As Chief Outcomes Officer, Jeff leads a newly created department responsible for evaluating all aspects of the organization’s performance including fundraising and program activities. Donor Services, Performance/Data Analytics; and Monitoring and Evaluation all report to him.

Additionally, Jeff serves as the chief innovator for the development and improvement of systems and processes to enhance the efficiency of the organization. Jeff’s history, experience and deep understanding of the core mission and vision of the organization and of the nonprofit industry are key assets to help evaluate the organization to do what it intends to do.

Jeff was born in New York and raised on Long Island. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University.

He lives in South Florida with his wife, Sondra and their two children.

Mark Khouri is EVP & Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he provides strategic leadership for the efficiency, effectiveness, and continued growth of the organization’s major operations. He has more than 17 years of experience in charity and international development, primarily in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Mark previously served as Director of Gifts in Kind, leading the department responsible for the procurement and transportation of donated goods. He has managed a network of international partnerships across the 18 countries served, as wells as a network of NGOs and corporate donors.

In his new role, Mark will lead Shipping, Purchasing, Gifts in Kind, Projects, Angels of Hope, Missions, Government Programs and Strategic Partnerships. To better serve the poor, Mark and his teams will focus on designing sustainable solutions, in addition to organizing relief actions.

Mark is a Jamaican-born U.S. citizen and graduate of Florida State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He lives in South Florida with his wife, Marlene. They have three adult sons. Mark is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Natalie Carlisle is Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer of Food For The Poor. Natalie leads the Major Gifts, Donor Relations, Foundations, Planned Giving, Business Development and Special Events departments.

Natalie joined the organization in January 2010 to establish the Major Giving Department. As the Vice President of Major Giving she developed the strategy, plans, and staff necessary to build and strengthen partner relationships nationally.

Much of Natalie’s 25-year nonprofit fundraising career has been focused on Major Gift development, Capital Campaigns, Planned Giving, Special Events, and nonprofit program development. She has held executive leadership positions and consulted with state, national, and international organizations.

With a heart for the poor and underserved, Natalie is committed to connecting those who have been blessed materially with opportunities to invest in the lives of others in a way that provides impactful outcomes for both.

Natalie holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation and a certificate in Planned Giving from the Planned Giving Institute at the College of William and Mary. She attended Auburn University and the University of North Alabama earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing.

She is married to Joey, has one daughter, and is an active supporter of several nonprofits in their home state of Mississippi.

Ed Raine is President and Chief Executive Officer of Food For The Poor. He joined Food For The Poor in October 2017, and was appointed Executive Vice President in May 2018. In that role, he oversaw many aspects of management for the organization, focusing on organizational development and strategy.

Ed served previously in executive roles in Operations and Human Resources. His understanding of how to shape company cultures in a global context has enabled organizations to scale for growth. His focus is on clear strategic direction, efficiency, and driving organizational effectiveness, while guiding organizations during periods of significant change.

In addition to his 30 plus years in the corporate world, Ed served on the Board and as Chairman of the Board for the nonprofit Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA), and as a Corporate Sponsor Liaison with Best Buddies International.

Ed first saw the work of Food For The Poor on a mission trip to Haiti in 2009, and realized that he could align his passion to help organizations scale for growth with helping donors who care so passionately to help those less fortunate make a real difference in the world.

Ed was born and raised in London. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has a Certification in Organizational Development from Columbia University, as well as a Certification in Fundraising from Boston University. Ed is currently working on a Certificate in Theology from the University of Notre Dame.

He lives in Boca Raton with his wife, Mary, who was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. They have four adult children.