Loaves & Fishes Community Services Welcomes
Four New Board Members
Loaves & Fishes Community Services is pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members: Sue Allgaier, Kendra Hyett, Chris Phalon, and Angie Thomas. Each brings a wealth of expertise and a strong commitment to community service, enhancing the organization’s leadership as it continues to serve families in need across DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties.
Sue Allgaier is a retiree of General Mills, Inc. She held multiple leadership roles throughout her forty-year career, primarily in the areas of Supply Chain Finance Management and Supply Chain Strategic Initiatives. She led Finance teams at multiple manufacturing locations and was a team member on corporate initiatives that provided network optimization analysis to the broader General Mills Supply Chain organization. Throughout the years, she has volunteered in multiple roles at her children’s school and church in Glen Ellyn.
Kendra Hyett brings over a decade of experience in grantmaking, fundraising, and board service with a focus on gender equity. She is the Founding Director of a private fund supporting reproductive health, justice, and LGBTQ+ youth mental health. Kendra serves in leadership roles with the Chicago Foundation for Women, DuPage Foundation, Rise Up, Human Rights Watch, and an international women’s collective. She holds a BA in English Writing and Gender & Women’s Studies from North Central College.
Chris Phalon, CFP®, has over 15 years of experience in the finance industry. Chris currently works as a financial advisor with Edward Jones, helping families and small businesses with their financial planning needs. Chris lives in Naperville with his wife and three children and is active in the local business and civic community. Chris is a proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Economics.
Angie Thomas is a nonprofit leader and social justice advocate with over 15 years of experience in development, administration, and community engagement. She began her career in government relations in Washington, D.C., and later served as Director of Development for the Quad County Urban League. Angie currently supports families across Illinois as a Staff Assistant with DCFS and remains active in the Aurora and Fox Valley community through board and commission service. She is a former Kane County Board member and was elected Aurora Township Clerk in 2025.
“We are honored to welcome these extraordinary individuals to our Board of Directors,” said Mike Havala, President and CEO of Loaves & Fishes. “Their expertise, leadership, and deep commitment to community will help advance our mission and build a stronger future for the families we serve.”
