About Us
Since 1986, the National CACFP Association (NCA) has been a leading national organization offering support to thousands within the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) community. Our core mission is to provide advocacy, education and resources for everyone involved in administering, operating and participating in USDA's child nutrition programs. Our overarching goal is to ensure nutrition security for families by facilitating access to vital food programs.
Denise Andrews, CMP, CCNP
NCA Board Chair, CEO Review Chair, Governance Chair, Nominations, Finance & Audit
Director, For The Children
Vici, OK
Denise Andrews joined the National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) Board of Directors in 2017, where she has represented small sponsor membership while participating in the development of programs, activities, and policy positions.
Denise Andrews is co-founder and Executive Director of For The Children CACFP (FTC) in Oklahoma, which was established in 2000. FTC is a non-profit CACFP Sponsor for licensed child care homes. CACFP is an indicator of quality child care.
In her position at FTC, Denise strives to develop cooperative working relationships with other sponsors and child care providers and hopes to do the same at a national level. Denise started her career as a young child care provider in 1989, so she can easily understand and relate to their positions. She would like to build a bigger, stronger voice for not only the provider, but also the small CACFP Sponsor. Denise shares, “I plan to work towards encouraging good nutrition one child at a time. Investing in early childhood nutrition is a surefire strategy. The returns are incredibly high.”
Denise enjoys spending time with her amazing husband, James, their four sons, four daughters-in-law and six grandchildren.
Denise Andrews, CMP, CCNP
Chair
Denise Andrews, CMP, CCNP
NCA Board Chair, CEO Review Chair, Governance Chair, Nominations, Finance & Audit
Director, For The Children
Vici, OK
Denise Andrews joined the National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) Board of Directors in 2017, where she has represented small sponsor membership while participating in the development of programs, activities, and policy positions.
Denise Andrews is co-founder and Executive Director of For The Children CACFP (FTC) in Oklahoma, which was established in 2000. FTC is a non-profit CACFP Sponsor for licensed child care homes. CACFP is an indicator of quality child care.
In her position at FTC, Denise strives to develop cooperative working relationships with other sponsors and child care providers and hopes to do the same at a national level. Denise started her career as a young child care provider in 1989, so she can easily understand and relate to their positions. She would like to build a bigger, stronger voice for not only the provider, but also the small CACFP Sponsor. Denise shares, “I plan to work towards encouraging good nutrition one child at a time. Investing in early childhood nutrition is a surefire strategy. The returns are incredibly high.”
Denise enjoys spending time with her amazing husband, James, their four sons, four daughters-in-law and six grandchildren.
Alix Pasillas, CMP, CCNP
NCA Board Chair-Elect & Treasurer, Certification Chair, Finance & Audit Chair, Calendar & Nutrition Education, Policy, CEO Review
Executive Director, Food For Kids Nevada
Reno, NV
Alix joined Food For Kids 23 years ago as a field monitor and has served as executive director for the last nine years. She has provided guidance that has resulted in the growth of the program throughout Nevada expanding the program to sponsor child care centers and adult day care centers in addition to family day care homes.
Alix continues to reinforce the sponsorship’s success with passion and determination for bringing healthy, nutritious meals to children and adults in programs that are a part of CACFP.
Newly elected to the NCA Board in 2020, Alix serves on the Policy, Certification Conference and Board Nomination committees and is excited to work with the association on all things that encompass CACFP.
Alix Pasillas, CMP, CCNP
Chair-Elect, Treasurer
Alix Pasillas, CMP, CCNP
NCA Board Chair-Elect & Treasurer, Certification Chair, Finance & Audit Chair, Calendar & Nutrition Education, Policy, CEO Review
Executive Director, Food For Kids Nevada
Reno, NV
Alix joined Food For Kids 23 years ago as a field monitor and has served as executive director for the last nine years. She has provided guidance that has resulted in the growth of the program throughout Nevada expanding the program to sponsor child care centers and adult day care centers in addition to family day care homes.
Alix continues to reinforce the sponsorship’s success with passion and determination for bringing healthy, nutritious meals to children and adults in programs that are a part of CACFP.
Newly elected to the NCA Board in 2020, Alix serves on the Policy, Certification Conference and Board Nomination committees and is excited to work with the association on all things that encompass CACFP.
Deborah Gillison-Wilson, CMP, CCNP
Membership Chair, Nominations, Certification
Executive Director, Georgia Nutritional Services, Inc.
Conyers, Georgia
Deborah was named to the NCA Board of Directors in October 2021. She brings over 24 years of experience working with child and adult care programs and has been in business as a CACFP sponsor since 1996. Under her directive, guided by her passion for the cause and with an outstanding and committed team, GNSI exists to improve and maintain the health and nutritional status of children and adults.
In her role as the Executive Director of GNSI, Deborah operates adult, child care centers, day care homes, at-risk afterschool sites and summer food sites. As part of the Board of Directors, Deborah looks to become part of an organization that is about change, compliance in CACFP and SFSP, and the support of all organizations participating in the CACFP/SFSP.
Deborah Gillison-Wilson, CMP, CCNP
Secretary
Deborah Gillison-Wilson, CMP, CCNP
Membership Chair, Nominations, Certification
Executive Director, Georgia Nutritional Services, Inc.
Conyers, Georgia
Deborah was named to the NCA Board of Directors in October 2021. She brings over 24 years of experience working with child and adult care programs and has been in business as a CACFP sponsor since 1996. Under her directive, guided by her passion for the cause and with an outstanding and committed team, GNSI exists to improve and maintain the health and nutritional status of children and adults.
In her role as the Executive Director of GNSI, Deborah operates adult, child care centers, day care homes, at-risk afterschool sites and summer food sites. As part of the Board of Directors, Deborah looks to become part of an organization that is about change, compliance in CACFP and SFSP, and the support of all organizations participating in the CACFP/SFSP.
Rhonda Kobylecky, CMP, CCNP
NCA Immediate Past Chair, Nominations Chair, Membership, Certification, Scholarships, Finance & Audit
Director of Food Services, Acelero Learning
Las Vegas, NV
Rhonda serves as the National Director of Food Services for a multi-state Head Start organization. Acelero Learning operates in four states and serves over 5,000 children. Additionally, Rhonda consults for Acelero’s sister program, Shine Implement, which consists of a multi-state partnership with Head Start programs across the nation, also currently serving over 5,000 children.
Rhonda enjoys training and sharing her CACFP, SERV Safe and Head Start knowledge with others. Using her expertise and experience, Rhonda has conducted trainings throughout the states and at NCA Conferences, both in person and virtually.
Having now served as both a Regional Representative and Board Member, Rhonda has found the experience to have, “really opened up my eyes to the many aspects of this field and the need to teach as many people as possible the importance of nutrition programs for children. Part of my own growth has been to take and complete training to get my CACFP Management Profession and CACFP Child Nutrition Professional Certifications.” As chair of the NCA Certification Committee, Rhonda is dedicated to seeing others receive recognition for their work and knowledge by getting their certification.
With her experience, Rhonda hopes to continue to bring the voice of the CACFP Head Start participant to the board. Her desire is to use expertise in Head Start programs and regulations to support all the members of the NCA. While the goals of the family home care providers, center providers and Head Start providers are the same, the processes are different. As a member of the board, Rhonda hopes to broaden the base to be more inclusive of all programs that work toward increasing child nutrition goals and education.
“I value the NCA’s role in providing technical assistance, training, and in being a national voice on matters that are very important and affect us all in our work with children and families. After all, we all have the same passion and same goal of healthy, well-nurtured children and families.”
Rhonda Kobylecky, CMP, CCNP
Immediate Past Chair
Rhonda Kobylecky, CMP, CCNP
NCA Immediate Past Chair, Nominations Chair, Membership, Certification, Scholarships, Finance & Audit
Director of Food Services, Acelero Learning
Las Vegas, NV
Rhonda serves as the National Director of Food Services for a multi-state Head Start organization. Acelero Learning operates in four states and serves over 5,000 children. Additionally, Rhonda consults for Acelero’s sister program, Shine Implement, which consists of a multi-state partnership with Head Start programs across the nation, also currently serving over 5,000 children.
Rhonda enjoys training and sharing her CACFP, SERV Safe and Head Start knowledge with others. Using her expertise and experience, Rhonda has conducted trainings throughout the states and at NCA Conferences, both in person and virtually.
Having now served as both a Regional Representative and Board Member, Rhonda has found the experience to have, “really opened up my eyes to the many aspects of this field and the need to teach as many people as possible the importance of nutrition programs for children. Part of my own growth has been to take and complete training to get my CACFP Management Profession and CACFP Child Nutrition Professional Certifications.” As chair of the NCA Certification Committee, Rhonda is dedicated to seeing others receive recognition for their work and knowledge by getting their certification.
With her experience, Rhonda hopes to continue to bring the voice of the CACFP Head Start participant to the board. Her desire is to use expertise in Head Start programs and regulations to support all the members of the NCA. While the goals of the family home care providers, center providers and Head Start providers are the same, the processes are different. As a member of the board, Rhonda hopes to broaden the base to be more inclusive of all programs that work toward increasing child nutrition goals and education.
“I value the NCA’s role in providing technical assistance, training, and in being a national voice on matters that are very important and affect us all in our work with children and families. After all, we all have the same passion and same goal of healthy, well-nurtured children and families.”
Kate Abernathy, CMP, CCNP
Policy Chair, Nominations, Events, Governance
Chief Executive Officer, Providers Choice
Minneapolis, MN
Under Kate's directive, Providers Choice sponsors family day care homes and unaffiliated centers serving 40,000 children in those programs.
Kate is a Registered Dietitian registered dietician and has spent her career focused on advocating for child nutrition. She is well versed in CACFP policy and regulations and also serves on boards for two other CACFP organizations.
As an NCA Board member, Kate will continue advocating for children and child care providers across the US while also supporting and promoting legislation that would improve child nutrition outcomes. Kate shares, “I will serve with passion and integrity to further promote and elevate the CACFP community. I will bring my energy, knowledge and skills to partner with other board members to achieve our collective goals.”
Kate Abernathy, CMP, CCNP
Kate Abernathy, CMP, CCNP
Policy Chair, Nominations, Events, Governance
Chief Executive Officer, Providers Choice
Minneapolis, MN
Under Kate's directive, Providers Choice sponsors family day care homes and unaffiliated centers serving 40,000 children in those programs.
Kate is a Registered Dietitian registered dietician and has spent her career focused on advocating for child nutrition. She is well versed in CACFP policy and regulations and also serves on boards for two other CACFP organizations.
As an NCA Board member, Kate will continue advocating for children and child care providers across the US while also supporting and promoting legislation that would improve child nutrition outcomes. Kate shares, “I will serve with passion and integrity to further promote and elevate the CACFP community. I will bring my energy, knowledge and skills to partner with other board members to achieve our collective goals.”
Michelle Buchanan, CMP, CCNP
Calendar & Nutrition Education, Events, Membership, Scholarships
FDCFP Director, Community Action of Southeastern West Virginia
Bluefield, WV
Michelle has worked with CACFP for over 30 years. As Program Director of the Family Daycare Food Program at Community Action of Southeastern West Virginia (CASEWV), she has developed and implemented procedures and policies to meet and surpass expectations of the food program. The team at CASEWV works with family home child care operators and Head Start sites to ensure children in West Virginia have access to healthy foods. Through her position on the Board of Directors, Michelle commits to a partnership with other CACFP professionals in child care and to work as an advocate for the CACFP on all levels.
Michelle Buchanan, CMP, CCNP
Michelle Buchanan, CMP, CCNP
Calendar & Nutrition Education, Events, Membership, Scholarships
FDCFP Director, Community Action of Southeastern West Virginia
Bluefield, WV
Michelle has worked with CACFP for over 30 years. As Program Director of the Family Daycare Food Program at Community Action of Southeastern West Virginia (CASEWV), she has developed and implemented procedures and policies to meet and surpass expectations of the food program. The team at CASEWV works with family home child care operators and Head Start sites to ensure children in West Virginia have access to healthy foods. Through her position on the Board of Directors, Michelle commits to a partnership with other CACFP professionals in child care and to work as an advocate for the CACFP on all levels.
Beth Carlton, CMP, CCNP
Calendar & Nutrition Education, Events, Policy, Scholarship
Executive Director, Child Care Links
Hutchinson, KS
Beth brings years of experience working with the CACFP as the Executive Director for Child Care Links Association in Hutchinson, Kansas. Child Care Links serves over 1,600 children as a sponsor of family day care homes and child care centers. They also serve the community by providing child care subsidies, work as a licensed Resource and Referral Agency and conduct required training for child care providers.
Under her directive, Child Care Links serves over 1,600 children as a sponsor of family day care homes and child care centers while also providing child care subsidies to families in need, is a licensed Resource and Referral Agency, and offers required training for child care providers.
Beth has a passion for making sure all children have access to quality child care and healthy meals and snacks believing children should have a knowledge of where their food comes from. She also enjoys the challenge of helping child care providers get excited to include healthy eating and active living into their daily routines for the children that they care for.
Beth enjoys serving local and state initiatives focused on enhancing young lives. Some of these include Kansas Area Sponsors United (KASU), Early Childhood Council of Reno County, Policy Council for Kansas State Department of Education, Child Nutrition and Wellness, Policy Council for Reno County Head Start and the Reno County Child Care Task Force.
She looks forward to serving on the NCA Board of Directors beginning October 2023 and shares, “I am excited about working on the NCA Board because it is my desire that not one more child grows up with food insecurities. Having the opportunity to work on policies, trainings and promoting the CACFP on a national level will help to make that desire more of a reality.”
Beth Carlton, CMP, CCNP
Beth Carlton, CMP, CCNP
Calendar & Nutrition Education, Events, Policy, Scholarship
Executive Director, Child Care Links
Hutchinson, KS
Beth brings years of experience working with the CACFP as the Executive Director for Child Care Links Association in Hutchinson, Kansas. Child Care Links serves over 1,600 children as a sponsor of family day care homes and child care centers. They also serve the community by providing child care subsidies, work as a licensed Resource and Referral Agency and conduct required training for child care providers.
Under her directive, Child Care Links serves over 1,600 children as a sponsor of family day care homes and child care centers while also providing child care subsidies to families in need, is a licensed Resource and Referral Agency, and offers required training for child care providers.
Beth has a passion for making sure all children have access to quality child care and healthy meals and snacks believing children should have a knowledge of where their food comes from. She also enjoys the challenge of helping child care providers get excited to include healthy eating and active living into their daily routines for the children that they care for.
Beth enjoys serving local and state initiatives focused on enhancing young lives. Some of these include Kansas Area Sponsors United (KASU), Early Childhood Council of Reno County, Policy Council for Kansas State Department of Education, Child Nutrition and Wellness, Policy Council for Reno County Head Start and the Reno County Child Care Task Force.
She looks forward to serving on the NCA Board of Directors beginning October 2023 and shares, “I am excited about working on the NCA Board because it is my desire that not one more child grows up with food insecurities. Having the opportunity to work on policies, trainings and promoting the CACFP on a national level will help to make that desire more of a reality.”
Lisa Mack
BOD Elections & Nominations, Calendar & Nutrition Education, Certification, Events, Governance, Membership, Policy, Scholarships, Finance & Audit
President & CEO, National CACFP Association
Round Rock, TX
Lisa Mack is responsible for developing and implementing the long-term operating plan to ensure the growth and success of the National CACFP Association. Central to that plan is managing member and partner relationships, resource and product development, and training and conference programming.
Lisa previously served as the director of corporate communications for a food service software corporation where she was responsible for client communications and newsletters, user group conferences, and partnerships with industry organizations such as Second Harvest, Research Chefs Association, Women's Foodservice Forum and the Society for the Advancement of Food Service Research.
Lisa is a graduate of Pace University with a BBA.
Lisa Mack
Lisa Mack
BOD Elections & Nominations, Calendar & Nutrition Education, Certification, Events, Governance, Membership, Policy, Scholarships, Finance & Audit
President & CEO, National CACFP Association
Round Rock, TX
Lisa Mack is responsible for developing and implementing the long-term operating plan to ensure the growth and success of the National CACFP Association. Central to that plan is managing member and partner relationships, resource and product development, and training and conference programming.
Lisa previously served as the director of corporate communications for a food service software corporation where she was responsible for client communications and newsletters, user group conferences, and partnerships with industry organizations such as Second Harvest, Research Chefs Association, Women's Foodservice Forum and the Society for the Advancement of Food Service Research.
Lisa is a graduate of Pace University with a BBA.
Lisa Mack is the President & CEO of NCA, responsible for working with the board of directors to develop and implement the long-term operating plan to ensure the growth and success of the National CACFP Sponsors Association. Central to that plan is managing member and partner relationships, resource and product development, and training and conference programming. Lisa previously served as the director of corporate communications for a food service software corporation where she was responsible for client communications and newsletters, user group conferences, and partnerships with industry organizations such as Second Harvest, Research Chefs Association, Women's Foodservice Forum and the Society for the Advancement of Food Service Research. Lisa is a graduate of Pace University with a BBA.
It's kind of fun to do the impossible. ~ Walt Disney
Elizabeth Sherman is the association’s Vice President of Operations & Finance. She oversees the organization's finances, membership, event registration, data and contact management, customer service, the certification program, and ensures the team has the tools, training, and resources they need to be successful. Elizabeth was a CACFP provider for several years in South Dakota before moving to Texas. Once her children were in school full time, she went back to continue her administrative professional career with the City of Round Rock's Parks and Recreation Department before joining NCA in 2016.
There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made. ~ Michelle Obama
Alexia Thex is our Vice President of Policy, Partnerships & Events, charged with leading NCA’s advocacy efforts and advancing the mission and interests of association members and stakeholders while forming long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with corporations and organizations that further the mission of NCA. Alexia also oversees NCA’s nutrition education and events that help support the success of the CACFP amongst CACFP stakeholders. Alexia utilizes her past experience in nonprofit management and development and community and corporate health and wellness to build capacity and garner support for the CACFP. She firmly believes that nutrition security is a right and is committed to expanding access and modernizing the program. Alexia holds a Master of Education in Exercise Science from the University of Texas at Austin.
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. ~ Dr. Seuss
Jennifer Basey has served in many roles for the association including membership, website, conference, sales, and education. Jennifer serves currently as our certification coordinator. Jennifer graduated from Texas A&M with a BA in business administration, then went on to obtain her Master of Education degree from Texas State University. Jennifer spent ten years in the education field as an elementary teacher and later on became an instructional coach working directly with teachers.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. ~ Aesop
Laurie McDonnell is the organization's accounting assistant, with her primary responsibilities including processing accounts payable and tracking accounts receivables. She also tracks the monthly budget and prepares financial reports and documents for the association. With a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Virginia Tech, Laurie has worked in different marketing communications roles in a variety of different industries including window treatment, industrial gardening equipment and engineering software and hardware. Over the last few years, she has been very involved in her children's schools and the PTA. This included 6 years as an executive officer; three of these years as budget coordinator and treasurer of an elementary school PTA.
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. ~ C.S. Lewis
Halley Ramirez is our senior administrative assistant primarily responsible for contact management. She makes it possible to get education resources and policy information delivered directly to over 95,000 members of the CACFP community by ensuring information accuracy and integrity. Halley graduated from California State University of Bakersfield with a BA in child, adolescent, & family Studies. Her career history includes administrative responsibilities coupled with team leadership. In addition, she also has employment and volunteer experiences with various childcare facilities.
There is a loftier ambition than merely to stand high in the world. It is to stoop down and lift mankind a little higher. ~ Henry Van Dyke
Chloe Smith is our senior marketing communications specialist. She maintains the NCA's website, creates and sources content for publication online and in weekly eNews, manages and designs the association's graphic elements, produces segmented communications for members and marketing efforts, and develops showcase materials, training modules and webinar materials. Chloe previously worked in collegiate athletic communications, and also served as the marketing coordinator for the indie video game Brukel. She graduated from Central Arkansas with a BA in mass communications and earned her MS in sport management from Eastern Michigan.
Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time. ~ Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Hannah Morris is our senior event specialist and is primarily responsible for planning the National Child Nutrition Conference. She organizes all aspects of the conference, including hotel logistics, volunteer opportunities, workshops, speakers, attendee experiences and assists with marketing the conferences. Hannah graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BS in Hospitality Management. She has planned events for various Marriott/Hilton properties and assisted with multiple hotel openings. Hannah is a member of the National Association of Catering & Events, which provides ongoing education and access to a large network of event professionals.
Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want. ~ Ken Poirot
Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD is our senior nutrition education specialist, whose primary function is to develop nutrition education materials & provide informational webinars on nutrition to support stronger program operations. She has a strong background & passion in working with low-income communities of various cultural backgrounds, while working on graduate research projects and working in the nonprofit, food banking environment for eight years. Isabel has an MS in Nutritional Sciences and is a registered dietitian and nutritionist. She believes that all children and adults should have access to balanced, nutritional foods to aid in childhood development and adult health in the long term.
Brittany Uribe is our senior event specialist, who is primarily responsible for planning and coordinating all webinars and virtual events, including those during the National Child Nutrition Conference. Brittany graduated from Florida State University with a BS in Family and Child Science. She began working for a CACFP sponsor in South Florida in 2013 and grew passionate about expanding CACFP training opportunities and educational resources.
McKenzie Brunner is our policy and outreach specialist, responsible for tracking nutrition policy trends and legislation and serving as a subject matter expert for CACFP. She is also tasked with developing nonprofit partnerships and promoting collaboration among CACFP providers. McKenzie received her Master’s of Global Policy from the University of Texas at Austin. With a background in international development and foreign policy, McKenzie is passionate about increasing food security through promoting equitable policy and cross-sector collaboration.
Sarah Hogestyn is our membership and registration coordinator. She handles your inquiries regarding membership, event registration and other NCA questions. Sarah graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a BA in Theatre Arts, and in addition to her work with NCA, she is active in the Austin theatre community, where she works as a director and stage manager. Sarah's career history includes extensive work in child care, as well as social media and quality assurance.
Georgie Morell is our partnership specialist. She strategizes and implements outreach initiatives to enhance program participation and form community and corporate alliances. Prior to this role, Georgie spent 12 years in public education and brings over a decade of experience in instruction, partnerships and community engagement. She believes that when people work together, they can make great strides towards bringing nutrition security to all.
Leadership
In 1986, we started as a small, Midwestern association with these few founding members Gaylene Barstow (Nebraska), Thora Cahill (Illinois) Lucille Patterson (Colorado), Cheryl Flaatten (Iowa) and Valerie Cable (Kansas).
We are now a more inclusive association, reaching friends in every state and Puerto Rico, across all seven USDA Regions. Thanks to our founders and to all our members for your support and faith in us throughout these years!
Friend of CACFP Award
The National CACFP Sponsors Association Friend of CACFP Award honors and recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to supporting and improving the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) through leadership and initiative. Individuals awarded have made significant and demonstrable contributions to the CACFP through advocacy, legislation, education or professional endeavors that exemplify a positive impact or advancement of the program.
The National CACFP Sponsors Association's (NCA) Friend of CACFP Award honors and recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to supporting and improving the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) through leadership and initiative.
The care, development and health of children has been Gail’s focus for over thirty years, 25 of them as CEO of Providers Choice, a company with annual revenues of over $24,000,000, which she founded in 1985.
Cheryl started her career in child nutrition in 1975 after she received her degree in Early Childhood Development and was hired as the Director of a child care center participating on the CACFP. This is where her passion for child nutrition flourished leading to her long and distinguished career. In 1979 she started working in Burlington, IA with Community Action of Southeast Iowa, where she sponsored home providers on the CACFP. The agency has grown to now sponsoring 82% of area eligible home providers and two centers in her three decade’s with Community Action.Friend of SFSP Award
The National CACFP Sponsors Association Friend of SFSP Award honors and recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to supporting and improving the USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) through leadership and initiative. Individuals awarded have made significant and demonstrable contributions to the SFSP through advocacy, legislation, education or professional endeavors that exemplify a positive impact or advancement of the program.
Lifetime Achievement Award
A native Texan, Mr. Stanford has served as the President and Chairman of the Board of Southwest Human Development Services Corporaon since its founding in 1985. This CACFP operaon is the largest family day home sponsor in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. Mr. Stanford founded the organization after a brief stint at the Texas Department of Human Services, where he conducted administrative reviews for USDA’s Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program.
Organizational Timeline
