Senior Leadership

Randall West

Randall West, Chief Administrative Officer, joined Mercer Street Friends in April 2025, bringing with him four decades of experience in corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. He is widely known for his integrity, professionalism, and ability to foster collaborative workplace cultures. West’s career reflects a deep commitment to operational excellence […]

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James “Butter” Allen

James “Butter” Allen initially joined Mercer Street Friends as a member of the Board of Trustees and served on the Board for nine years. In 2019, Butter resigned to assist Mercer Street Friends Food Bank with programs such as Send Hunger Packing and CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program). In March

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Bernie Flynn

Bernie Flynn joined Mercer Street Friends as a full-time volunteer Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in February, 2020 – right before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in the United States. He was drawn to the organization because of its leadership role in the Trenton Community School Initiative and quickly learned about

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