Major Product/SVS:
Northwest Harvest is the only non-profit food bank distributor operating statewide in Washington with a network of over 325 food banks, meal programs and high-need elementary schools. We provide over 1.6 million meals every month to this network.
With distribution centers in western, eastern, coastal and central Washington, Northwest Harvest reaches rural communities where people in need would otherwise go hungry. We require that Northwest Harvest food be given freely to anyone hungry enough to ask, respecting their dignity while serving their need.
The mission of Northwest Harvest is to provide nutritious food to hungry people statewide in a manner that respects their dignity, while fighting to eliminate hunger. Our vision is ample nutritious food is available to everyone in Washington State.
Favorite Business Publication:
http://www.northwestharvest.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Northwest-Harvest
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with his family; Practicing martial arts
Number Of Years In Profession:
20
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work, determination, passion for his profession and people management skills.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his position after starting his career at a warehouse upon high school graduation.
Started working in the Non-profit to give back to the world.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Youssi is the director of operations at Northwest Harvest. The company has installed a new 96,000 square foot warehouse with a freezer, cooler and two processing rooms. Mr. Youssi has been trained in marital arts for 22 years under the guidance of a supreme grand master.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing all Operations of teh Agency. Contacting local growers for fresh produce; Dealing with all types of people from homeless clients to Microsoft officials and Boeing executives who donate; Preparing the budget for the operational side of the business; Managing two outside warehouses; Managing four budgets for food and cost estimation for two facilities; Writing the annual asset budget
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Youssi hopes to raise the amount of food brought into the agency by over 10 million pounds.