Meet The Board

Hello!

My name is Debbie Hoffman and I am a long-time volunteer at Mother’s Cupboard.  I am very passionate about their mission to ensure that no one goes hungry.  This organization is near-and-dear to my heart as it was a God-send while my father battled cancer.  Because my parents spent a great deal of time at the hospital for his treatments, it left little time to cook for themselves.  Mother’s Cupboard ensured that they always had a hot meal.  After their deaths, I wanted to give back to the community that had given them so much.  Helping others in their times of need was important to me, so I began volunteering to help the cooks, serve meals, and work in the pantry.

I also work as a 6th grade ELA teacher at Brown County Middle School right here in beautiful Brown County, Indiana.  Many of my colleagues have joined the volunteer team at MC and found serving our community in this capacity is very rewarding!  Each year,  I continue to spread the word about what we offer at Mother’s Cupboard- recruiting volunteers, helping with school fundraisers, seeking donations for the MCCK Soup Bowl & Silent Auction, and participating in a variety of activities in the community where Mother’s Cupboard is involved.  

Aside from teaching and volunteering, I have many interests.  I love to garden, read mystery/crime novels, spend time with my grandsons, and travel.  Being outdoors and taking photographs of nature are also activities I enjoy.

Jim Oliver began cooking at Mother's Cubpoard in 2000. He was a member of the new board that took over operations in 2004 and served as president from 2004-2007.

Jim loves the mission of Mother's Cupboard and community that it builds. Jim and Amy are fill-in cooks and often recruit their friends and family to join in. 

Rhonda was elected Co-President in 2024.

Dona is a proud member of our board.

Born on a small farm in Newton County Indiana in 1936 and learned to live without electricity, water, and a bathroom in our farm house on the prairie.

Graduated from Brook High School in 1954 and in 1960 received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University. 

Married Donna Marshall in 1959 and we have a son and daughter both gainfully employed and neither ever convicted of a crime.

I spent 34 years working in animal disease eradication programs with the U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE living and working in Idaho, Indiana, Mexico, Bolivia, Puerto Rico and Washington D.C. 

 In 1991 we retired to Nashville where I have stayed busy with farming in Newton and Jasper counties, fly fishing throughout the world, furniture building and gardening with a special interest in rose culture. 

I was a founding member of Brown County Rotary and have been a supporter of Mother's Cupboard since it's inception.

Steve is a proud member of our board.

Joey Denison is a graduate of Brown County High School & a current student of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology where he's studying Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Language and Literature. 

Joey had worked at Mother's Cupboard since 2017, where he started as a server. He then progressed to cooking, under the guidance of Chef Sherry, whom he credits most of his cooking abilities to. 

At her recommendation, he joined the board of directors in 2021; hoping to add a new perspective to the board & gain a new perspective himself.

In his free time he enjoys cooking for his family and friends, taking on any construction project he can get his hands on, and rollerblading while he's still got good knees. 

Born and raised in Monongahela, PA. Graduated from Indiana State University with a BS in Education and MS in Recreation with a specialization in Rehabilitation. Moved to Michigan City, IN, and worked in Mental Health with children, adolescents and adults in various settings for over 30 years. Retired in 2010 and moved to Brown County. Married to his wife Deb for 45 years. Has one daughter, Amanda, who lives in Fishers with her husband and Terry’s three grandchildren. Active member of Nashville United Methodist Church. Past board member of Habitat for Humanity serving as chairman of the Family Selection committee. Regularly volunteers in Brown County and has volunteered at Mother’s Cupboard for three years.

John is a proud member of our board.

Judy Stewart retired at the end of 2018 after serving as the elected judge of the Brown County Circuit Court for over 22 years.  She began her career practicing law in Indianapolis, and served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, appointed by President Clinton.  Judy and her husband Michael Fulton have lived in Brown County over 35 years, sharing their lives with beloved dogs and enjoying nature, hiking, and all things outdoors.  Judy currently serves on the community advisory board for WFIU/WTIU public radio and television, and on the Sycamore Land Trust Board of Directors.

I have lived in Brown County for 25 years now.  A native of Cincinnati, we moved to Brown County when my youngest child Grace was born.  I also have a son Christopher, daughter in law Nicole, step daughter Stephanie and her husband Matt,  grandgirls Audrey, Chelsea and Hannah.  My 90 year old mom Carol is here in BC as well, and still going strong at Van Buren Elementary as a foster grandparent.

It was about 2008 when Jan Drum at St David's asked if Gracie and I would like to help her cook.  I said, sure!  Gracie and I never stopped.  We loved it and as a mom I was so happy that not just Gracie, but my other family members all have a heart for service here at MC, or in other areas. I must have done something right!

I became a board member in 2015 thanks to our long time former board member and still very active volunteer, Paul Colvin.

In 2016 I became Board President and I am still at it.  We've seen good times, hard times and sad times. However, I am so happy to say that once again, we have rallied after the loss of Chef Sherry, and we are right back at it with a great staff.  It's pretty safe to say I am extremely dedicated to not only the board, but most importantly our clients and our volunteers. 

No one should ever be hungry...

Wanda is a proud member of our board.

John is a proud member of our board.

Eli Webb lives just north of Nashville with his parents, two younger brothers, and his dog Max.  Eli is currently a Brown County High School Senior and part of the National Honors Society Chapter there.  He initially became connected to Mother's Cupboard while searching for service hours.  After serving at the Cupboard for over a year, Eli fell in love with serving and was offered the position of a student board member.  Eli continues to serve at the cupboard and pursue his interests in soccer and track while also searching for a college.

I'm Marqui Satter.  I'm a Senior at Brown County High School and part of Interact Club, History Club, National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, played volleyball all four years, and am president of Student Council.  I began volunteering at Mother's Cupboard eighth grade year and it has become one of my monthly duties to get in and volunteer.  I love to read and watch baking shows with my family.