AUBURN — Good Shepherd Food Bank has appointed Bryan O’Connor, vice president of finance and administration, as interim president, effective July 1.

Bryan O’Connor has been named interim president of Good Shepherd Food Bank effective July 1.

He will work with the board of directors and senior leadership to ensure organizational continuity as the nationwide search for a permanent president is underway. He will step into the role following the departure of longtime President Kristen Miale, who announced in February a planned departure from the organization June 30.

O’Connor joined Good Shepherd in 2015 and oversees the accounting, technology and risk management functions. A certified management accountant, he has 20 years of experience in accounting and leadership roles. Before joining Good Shepherd Food Bank, he was vice president of finance at United Way of Greater Portland in Maine.

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