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Feeding Alabama Announces Leadership Transition: Laura Lester to Retire, Kim Lawkis Named Next CEO

Feeding Alabama Announces Leadership Transition: Laura Lester to Retire, Kim Lawkis Named Next CEO

by Feeding Alabama | Jul 8, 2026 | Uncategorized

Feeding Alabama today announced that CEO Laura Lester has decided to retire after 13 years leading the organization and 20 years in food banking overall. Her last day will be September 24, 2026. The Board of Directors has named current COO Kim Lawkis as the...
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