Leadership
The ACDA Board of Directors provides insight and industry knowledge from across the U.S. to help members stay up to date on best practices, trainings and resources in USDA Food Distribution Programs. They create programing that equips members with a foundational understanding of the USDA Food Distribution Programs in order to maximize federal entitlement dollars.
ACDA Board of Directors
Jaclyn Cantu, PresidentDirector of USDA Foods, Texas Department of Agriculture (512) 475-0066 About the PresidentJaclyn Cantu is the director for USDA Foods with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Food and Nutrition Division. Jackie has been with the agency for 17 years holding various positions. For the past eight years, Jackie has overseen the operations of USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program, Summer Food Service Program, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Disaster Assistance. She received her bachelor’s degree in dietetics from Bowling Green State University and is a native of Ohio. Jackie moved to central Texas in 2003 to complete her dietetic internship at Texas State University and now lives in Austin, Texas. 
Deborah Cameron, Immediate Past PresidentChild Nutrition USDA Foods Manager, Colorado Department of Human Services (720) 413-3592 About the Immediate Past PresidentDeborah Cameron is the Child Nutrition USDA Foods Manager for the Colorado Department of Human Services. She has worked for the State of Colorado for the past nine years. Deborah started her career in child nutrition as an assistant kitchen worker with Aurora Public Schools and then became a kitchen manager. During that time, she received her bachelor's degree in applied social sciences at Colorado State University and completed her SNS credential through the School Nutrition Association. In her current role, Deborah administers USDA foods for the Child Nutrition Programs for the State of Colorado. Deborah is currently the president for the American Commodity Distribution Association (ACDA). She enjoys spending time with her adult children and watching her grandchildren grow. Her hobbies include quilting, gardening, traveling and spending a lot of time in the great outdoors. |
Area Representatives and Leadership |
State Agency Representative
Brian DavisAssistant Administrator, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Office of Nutrition(877) 644.6338
brian.davis@education.ohio.gov | Allied & Agricultural Representative |
Industry Representative
Jennifer ArmstrongV.P of Sales for K - 12 at Don Lee Farms | School District Recipient Agency Representative
Ken SimcoxAssistant Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services, Washington County Public Schools, Maryland |
Community Feeding Representative
Dr. Katherine ByersGovernment Relations Officer, Houston Food Bank |
Committees |
Communications CommitteeThe Communications Committee will develop and deliver to the membership new educational tools which are accessible to all membership categories. This committee is responsible for printed material, website and social media communications.
TEFAP and CSFP CommitteeThe TEFAP and CSFP Committee shall promote membership programs and educational programming geared toward organizations participating in the USDA TEFAP & CSFP programs.
Finance CommitteeThe Finance Committee works with the staff team to develop an annual budget and provide oversight on all financial reporting and investing for reporting to the ACDA board of directors.
| Education CommitteeThe Education Committee develops and implements programs and activities which will provide ACDA members with the opportunity to achieve the level of knowledge and skill necessary to serve the public with competence and professionalism.
Public Policy CommitteeThe Public Policy Committee shall evaluate, interpret, recommend and respond to federal legislation and inform the membership of legislative issues that may affect the Association. It also develops legislative policy and position for consideration by the ACDA Executive Board and acts on behalf and at the direction of the Board on legislative matters.
Membership CommitteeThe Membership Committee shall promote membership within all eligible categories and encourage active participation in the Association.
| Nominating CommitteeThe Nominating Committee shall investigate the availability and qualifications of state/territory member representatives as nominees for elective offices and select qualified nominees for such office.
Processing CommitteeThe Processing Committee shall develop and update uniform processing documents to make recommendations to the ACDA board of directors on processing issues and proposed regulations and act as a liaison between the various USDA offices involved with processing and the Association.
Conference Planning CommitteeThe Conference Planning Committee plans educational sessions and content for the annual ACDA conference.
|
Past PresidentsLearn about former presidents of the ACDA board of directors. DOWNLOAD PAST PRESIDENTS LIST | ACDA By-LawsDOWNLOAD BY-LAWS |
Get InvolvedAs a mission-driven organization, we rely on volunteers to turn our vision into reality. Explore opportunities to get involved and learn how we can work together to nourish the nation. CONTACT US |