Justin Block
About Justin Block
Justin Block is the Managing Director of Digital Platform Technology at Feeding America, where he oversees the development of digital platforms for food rescue and hunger relief. He has held various roles at Feeding America and Urban Partnership Bank, contributing to retail information services and banking operations.
Current Role at Feeding America
Justin Block serves as the Managing Director of Digital Platform Technology at Feeding America. He has held this position since 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he manages a team responsible for the MealConnect food rescue app and website. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of digital platforms that support food rescue initiatives and hunger relief efforts.
Previous Experience at Feeding America
Justin Block has extensive experience at Feeding America, having worked in various roles from 2015 to 2020. He served as Senior Manager of Retail Information Services from 2015 to 2017, followed by a two-year tenure as Director of Retail Information Services from 2017 to 2019. He concluded his time at Feeding America as Managing Director of Retail Information Services from 2019 to 2020. His roles focused on enhancing retail information systems to improve food distribution and support hunger relief.
Experience at Urban Partnership Bank
Justin Block worked at Urban Partnership Bank in multiple capacities from 2010 to 2013. He began as a Banking Associate for seven months before advancing to Senior Banking Associate from 2011 to 2012. He then transitioned to the role of Business Unit Analyst from 2012 to 2013. His experience at Urban Partnership Bank provided him with a strong foundation in banking and financial analysis.
Education and Academic Background
Justin Block studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from 2007 to 2009. His academic background in economics has contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of financial systems, which he has applied throughout his professional career.