Amy Houser
About Amy Houser
Amy Houser serves as the Senior Regional Agriculture Fulfillment Coordinator at Feeding America, a position she has held since 2020. With a background in retail management and education in merchandising and management, she brings diverse experience to her role.
Work at Feeding America
Amy Houser has been serving as the Senior Regional Agriculture Fulfillment Coordinator at Feeding America since 2020. In this role, she oversees agricultural fulfillment operations, ensuring the effective distribution of food resources. Prior to this position, she worked as a Produce Fulfillment Specialist at Feeding America from 2018 to 2019 in the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area. Her experience in both roles highlights her commitment to food security and agricultural initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Amy Houser earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Merchandising and Management from Western Michigan University, where she studied from 2004 to 2009. Additionally, she attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College, focusing on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from 2006 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in consumer education and management, as well as her proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), which is an uncommon skill in the field of agriculture fulfillment.
Background
Before her tenure at Feeding America, Amy Houser held several managerial positions in retail. She worked as a Store Manager at EXPRESS from 2006 to 2013, followed by a role as Store Manager at David's Bridal from 2014 to 2015. She also served as Store Manager at Chico's FAS, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Her diverse background in retail management includes experience in new store openings, indicating her involvement in launching retail locations and initiatives.
Professional Experience
In addition to her roles at Feeding America, Amy Houser worked as a Management Assistant at Hiemstra Optical for a brief period from 2019 to 2020. Her extensive experience in retail management and operations has equipped her with valuable skills in consumer education and team leadership, contributing to her effectiveness in her current role in agricultural fulfillment.