Our Team

  • Ben Thomas

    He/Him

    Founder and CEO

    Ben brings over a decade of work with schools throughout California to enhance food programs through local, regenerative, healthy food procurement within regulatory compliance.

    The Favorites:

    Food: changes frequently, but currently grilled oysters. Also cheese in general.

    Food memory: My nickname was "cheeseboy" in elementary school and I worked hard to earn it.

    Vegetable pun: We carrot 'bout our customers.

  • Tim Wilkinson

    He/Him

    Project Manager

    Tim brings decades of operations and organization experience to ensure a streamlined bid process.

    The Favorites:

    Food: Triscuits and Cheese

    Food memory: Spaghetti the night before swim meets. Or tri-tip after a football game.

    Vegetable pun: I don't want to tell you. Its too corny.

  • David Thomas

    He/They

    Head of Inspiration, Marketing and Operations

    David brings 25 years of customer service, marketing, procurement & operations to ensuring Shared Plate runs smoothly

    The Favorites:

    Food: Pizza

    Food memory: Mom’s hot & fresh brownies with extra chocolate chips

    Vegetable pun: Spread Hap-pea-ness

  • Salchicha Sourdough Toast Lucas Thomas

    She/Her

    Team Mascot

    Salchi brings almost eight years of face licks and requests for belly scratches to boost the morale of the team.

    The Favorites:

    Food: floor scores

    Food memory: finding, rolling in, and eating hot pink candy in a gutter

    Vegetable pun: romaine calm!