Gierach to step down as Ozaukee Food Alliance leader, Acosta to take his place

Mark Gierach, executive director of the Ozaukee Food Alliance, announced Saturday he is stepping down from his post in August.

Gierach, who made the announcement at the Alliance’s annual gala, said he would continue as pantry manager for six months after that before retiring.

Taking his place as executive director will be Andrea Acosta, events coordinator for the Alliance.

Gierach founded the Saukville Community Food Pantry in 2012 and has shepherded it as it became the Ozaukee Food Alliance “through enormous growth and change,” according to the organization.