Interim Executive Director
Bob Hatton
bob@eastendfood.orgBob grew up in Western Suffolk County in Lake Grove, NY where he attended Centereach High School. Bob holds a B.A. Drama degree (with a minor in Religious Studies) from Ithaca College. After short stints living in Nantucket, New York City, South America, and the Catskills, Bob lived in Portland, Oregon for 10 years. While in Portland he earned a Masters degree through the Leadership in Ecology, Culture, and Learning program at Portland State University and worked with the Portland Fruit Tree Project for 7 years as the Program Manager. Bob joined the East End Food team in 2018 and brings over 15 years of expertise in project management, logistics and team leadership. Bob holds multiple food safety certifications, including Food Manager and PCQI, reflecting his commitment to quality control and excellence. He manages our current food processing facility in Southampton and has played a pivotal role in shaping the development of East End Food Hub in Riverhead.