Mike Learakos, Executive Director
Mike Learakos is a Foodservice professional with over 30 years of industry experience. In addition to his role as the President & co-founder of TJM, Inc. a broad spectrum foodservice company formed in 1993 which operates Katella Grill & Catering in Orange, Ca., Mr. Learakos also has a long history as a sales and marketing manager representing foodservice manufacturers, processors, facility designers and distributors.
In 2014, Mr. Learakos volunteered to head the Waste Not OC Food Recovery Pilot program becoming the full time Executive Director of Waste Not OC in September of 2016. As Executive Director of Waste Not OC, Mr. Learakos directs this public/private effort to end hunger and reduce food waste by working with healthcare providers, the foodservice industry, municipalities and waste haulers to identify and assist people suffering from food insecurity and to recover wholesome food destined for landfills and direct it to area food pantries serving those most in need.