Also written by Michael Lortie, School News Editor
Rob Roy, President of the Gorham Food Pantry, is retiring this summer after 10 years of service to the Pantry and to the community.
Photo credit: Janet Willis MacLeodL to R: Janet Willis MacLeod, VP GFP; Wendy Couch, Co-Executive Director; Deb Tanguay, GFP board member; Bill Couch, Co-Executive Director; Rob Roy, President GFP, Kristin Clough, Inventory Coordinator GFP
Rob joined the Pantry board in 2013 and has served as an invaluable resource by scoping estimates for equipment replacement, taking care of carpentry and maintenance issues, and providing IT support and website management, along with serving on the board and taking part in all Pantry events and fundraisers.
Rob has also served the Gorham School System as a teacher beginning in 1984 and is slated to retire at the end of this school year. Rob has worked at Gorham High School as a technology teacher, a club advisor, and a resource to students and staff. He has also served as an officer of the Gorham Teachers Association, assisting teachers throughout the district, and helping to negotiate numerous contracts. He has been a well-respected member of the Gorham school community.
Photo credit: Janet Willis MacLeodWendy Couch, Co-Executive Director, and Rob Roy, President of the GFP Board collect donations at last year’s Spring Food Drive at Gorham Hannaford.
Vice-President Janet Willis MacLeod said, “The Board of the Gorham Food Pantry is so grateful for Rob’s years of service to our community, his stewardship of Pantry resources and his leadership as President for the past few years. Enjoy your retirement, Rob! You will be missed!”