Karen McCandless is the CEO of Community Action Services and Food Bank in Provo. She’s responsible for building solid relationships within the agency, between the agency and community, and much, much more. As a former city council member and land use planner, her current position fuels her passion for advocating for and working toward thriving communities.

Karen loves learning, Pink Floyd, playing the piano and flute, classical music, a good nap, and long, slightly downhill bike rides.

Tom Hogan is the COO of Community Action Services and Food Bank. He ensures the trains all run on time, that the tracks are safe, and that the goods and services delivered are presented at their best to end users.

Tom loves reading and listening to books and helping his partner prepare for amateur disc golf tournaments.

Jessica Miller serves as the Chief Impact Officer of Community Action Services and Food Bank. Jessica helps spread the word about all the good CASFB does in the community. She also connects with community leaders, organizations, and individuals who want to make an impact within the community through donations, volunteering, communication collaboration, or issue advocacy.

Public service was important for Jessica growing up in a military family and influenced her decision to study and graduate with a BA/MA in Public Policy. Over the past 14 years, she secured funding for afterschool programs, school security projects, gang & substance abuse prevention activities, mental health supports, diversity & equity initiatives, and much more.

Says Jessica, “I feel fortunate that I now get to apply both my experience in housing and my experience advocating for critical programs & services here at CASFB.”

Wendy Lawson serves as the chief administrative officer of Community Action & Food Bank. Wendy has been a vital part of Community Action since July 2021, when she began her work as an executive assistant to Karen McCandless (CEO). Wendy has over 35 years of previous administrative experience, which makes her a trusted partner in the organization.

Wendy ensures team members have the support, policies, procedures, and technology in place so they can help provide essential services to our guests. She also coordinates the collection and organization of data, focusing on the impact of CASFB’s outreach and initiatives throughout Utah, Wasatch, and Summit counties.

Wendy lives with Molly, her wife, and their two cats, Gus and Ernie. She has five children and nine grandchildren (six boys and three girls).

Says Wendy, “I am so grateful for the opportunity to be able to serve my community with my strengths and my love of numbers.”

Amanda Moon serves as the chief financial officer at Community Action Services. She ensures financial records are up to date and accurate, prepares financial reports for state and government agencies and the board, and is involved in budgeting and cash flow management.

Amanda has vast experience in accounting and has a BS in accounting and an MBA with an accounting emphasis from Utah Valley University.

Amanda enjoys sci-fi, mystery, and fantasy books, movies, and TV shows and identifies as a super geek. She loves spending time with her son and two dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, cooking, baking, crafting, and playing board games. She also loves getting away to the mountains.