“The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people.”
– Woodrow Wilson
Our Daily Bread’s board consists of an amazing team of compassionate guardians of Cooke Vogelpohl’s vision.
PEOPLE WHO TRULY CARE ABOUT THE LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE
ROB SHIMP
BOARD PRESIDENT
Rob Shimp has served as a member of Our Daily Bread’s Board of Directors and as a volunteer since Summer 2012. He was elected board president in January 2015 and also serves as board president at the Ohio River Foundation, a group focusing on environmental education and river habitat restoration, and contributes volunteer home repair work for People Working Cooperatively.
Professionally, Rob worked for 28 years at Procter & Gamble in “product stewardship,” and retired in 2012 to do part-time consulting. Product stewardship experts help companies ensure that the products they sell are safe for people and the environment, and in compliance with laws around the world. Rob lives with his wife, Linda, in Wyoming, and outside of work and volunteering he enjoys fly fishing, hiking, tennis, biking, golf, and basketball. They have two grown sons, living in the New York City area and Atlanta.
“ODB’s staff and volunteers are intensely committed to helping address hunger and poverty in Cincinnati. But it isn’t just the institution that I value – it is the connection with our guests. They know they can come to ODB for a warm meal, and a warmer welcome. It’s that simple sense of humanity, and humility, that I experience every time I walk through the doors. I can think of no better place to pay it forward.”
– Rob Shimp, Board President
LINDA BERGER
VICE PRESIDENT
Linda Berger joined Our Daily Bread’s board in 2017 and currently serves on the Development Committee. She was introduced to ODB through volunteering with Nativity Parish and Busken Bakery partnership. Linda gives her time to several non-profits in the Greater Cincinnati area, but was especially drawn to homelessness and poverty through her work as board chair of the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati.
Linda grew up in Northern KY and learned giving back by the many examples of her family. Linda lives in Amberley Village with her husband Andy and has 5 children. She attempts golf, loves Pilates, cooking and travel.
“If you want to touch the past, touch a rock. If you want to touch the present, touch a flower. If you want to touch the future, touch a life.”
– Linda Berger, Vice President
ERIN ROLFES
BOARD MEMBER
Erin Rolfes joined the Our Daily Bread board in 2020. She was introduced to ODB through her work as the corporate affairs manager for Kroger’s Cincinnati-Dayton division. At Kroger, she is responsible for driving Kroger’s purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit; by engaging with the community and non-profit partners in Cincinnati and Dayton and generating uplift through storytelling and internal communications.
Prior to joining Kroger, Erin has held several key roles in professional communications including television production, agency work at Vehr Communications, and as Manager of Public Relations & Communication for REDI Cincinnati. Erin has a long history of volunteerism and community involvement with various organizations, and real passion for the Cincinnati-Dayton region.
ANDREW DONOHOE
TREASURER
Bio coming soon!
SHAWNA LANGWORTYHY
SECRETARY
Bio coming soon!
JEFF CORNELL
BOARD MEMBER
Bio coming soon!
SHARON FREY
BOARD MEMBER
Sharon Frey has served on the Board of Our Daily Bread since 2015. Currently, she serves as Vice President at Classic Moments, where she is responsible for the sales and operations of the company. As a provider of Art Collectibles, she oversees the development and production for all new products.
Born in Cincinnati, Sharon graduated from Xavier University with a degree in Business Administration/Marketing. Upon graduation, she gained marketing experience through her employment at Jacor Communications managing a “music to retail” department. Following this, she strengthened her marketing skills at Matrix Marketing as a project manager.
Over the years, Sharon has volunteered on many fundraising functions. She served on a diverse group of committees benefiting both the education and non-profit communities.
Sharon is passionate about the value of volunteering and is committed to the guests of Our Daily Bread. Having known the founder Cookie Vogelpohl since childhood, Sharon has been aware of the sacrifices made to create an environment that helps to meet the needs of the hungry in Over The Rhine. As a board member she has been able to help give a positive impact and better future for the guests that rely on the services of Our Daily Bread.
John Peter Perentesis, MD
BOARD MEMBER
Dr. John Perentesis joined the Board in late 2017. He is the director of oncology & cancer programs at Cincinnati Children’s, and a practicing pediatric oncologist and researcher. A native Detroiter and Red Wings fan, he moved to Cincinnati from Minneapolis over 14 years ago, and lives in Anderson.
John was first introduced to Our Daily Bread by Board member, Shawna Langworthy, who is also a colleague at Children’s. John joined because he “was impressed by Our Daily Bread’s mission and goals, and inspired by the compassion, inclusiveness and the way Our Daily Bread takes care of those who really need it.” Since joining, John has been active in board initiatives to refine the ODB strategic blueprint and facilities plan.
Matt Roberts
BOARD MEMBER
Matt Roberts joined Our Daily Bread’s Board in 2018 and currently serves on the governance and building committees. He was introduced to ODB by a previous Executive Director in 2015. His passion for cooking and commitment to serve the community connected him to ODB’s mission. He regularly volunteers preparing meals and serving our guests.
Matt has been a small business owner for the last 10 years. He owns and operates Massage Envy franchise locations in the Dayton Ohio market providing massage and skincare services. Previously, he was with Toyota where he was responsible for various manufacturing support functions. He lives north of Cincinnati with his wife and has 2 grown daughters in the Cincinnati area.
TIM VONDERHAAR
BOARD MEMBER
Tim VonderHaar has had the privilege to serve on the board of Our Daily Bread since 2015. He was introduced to the organization in 2014 through a friend and former board President and was inspired to become more involved. When on a spot on the board opened up, he jumped at the opportunity. Tim is currently a member of the development committee, and has served on the fundraising committee in the past.
Professionally, Tim works in sales and business development for Precision Environments, a specialty design/build contractor located in West Chester, OH. A graduate of Xavier University, he resides on the East side of Cincinnati with his wife and two children.