Lowcountry Food Bank names Tina Postel as next CEO
November 2, 2026
Lowcountry Food Bank today announced that its Board of Directors has selected Tina Postel as the organization’s next CEO. Postel will begin on January 25, 2027, and will work closely with current CEO Nick Osborne to ensure a smooth leadership transition as Osborne prepares to retire.
Postel brings more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience, including a decade of transformational leadership at Nourish Up in Charlotte, NC, one of Second Harvest of Metrolina Food Bank’s largest partner agencies, and several years as CEO of the Billings Family YMCA in Montana.
During Postel’s tenure, Nourish Up expanded to operate 41 food pantries, a countywide grocery home delivery program, Meals on Wheels for Charlotte/Mecklenburg County, and a Food as Medicine partnership serving the Metrolina region. The organization also grew its endowment, facilities, and total assets, including development of a 90,000-square-foot Hunger Hub.
“We are delighted to welcome Tina Postel as Lowcountry Food Bank’s next CEO,” said Rich White, Chair of the Board of Directors. “Her experience, collaborative approach to leadership, and commitment to ensuring people have access to nutritious food make her an excellent choice to lead our organization.”
The appointment follows an extensive and highly competitive national recruitment effort. Postel currently lives in Fort Mill, South Carolina, and has personal ties to the region. She plans to move to Charleston and looks forward to a long-term commitment to Lowcountry Food Bank and the communities it serves.
“Hunger relief has become deeply personal to me, and I could not be more excited to continue this work with Lowcountry Food Bank. I believe deeply that access to nutritious food is fundamental to the health, dignity, and strength of every community. I am honored by the opportunity to build upon the tremendous work already underway and eager to work alongside the extraordinary people and partners who bring this mission to life every day.”
Lowcountry Food Bank is grateful to Nick Osborne for his leadership and service.
About Lowcountry Food Bank: Feed. Advocate. Empower.
The Lowcountry Food Bank serves the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina and distributed more than 42 million pounds of food in 2025. Lowcountry Food Bank works to unite our community in pursuit of equitable access to food by distributing food to more than 240 partner agencies including on-site meal programs, homeless shelters and emergency food pantries. Lowcountry Food Bank advocates on behalf of those who experience hunger and helps empower people to make healthy and nutritious food choices. For more information, visit the Lowcountry Food Bank website.
