FIRST ALERT: WCK Responds to Extended Power Outages in Gary, IN

Jason Collis

Chief Operating Officer, Response Operations

Jason began working with WCK in 2017 during the Thomas Fire in California and has since assisted with various WCK efforts, across the US and internationally. He brings more than 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, where he launched several successful businesses. Now, as Chief Operating Officer, Response Operations, Jason oversees all of our relief work— from emergency response to special operations. He also utilizes his experience in procurement and operations to help our field operations run smoothly. When not working, Jason’s passions include his wife and two children, football, and the outdoors.

Recent News

  • WCK distributed food kits to displacement camps in southern Gaza in partnership with the Sunbirds, a Palestine-based para-cycling team. This group of resilient cyclists wanted to compete in the 2024 Paralympics, but they are now determined to support their communities living while under unthinkable circumstances.

    Twitter | 8/16/2024
  • WCK’s teams in Greece delivered meals and water to firefighters working to control the wildfires that forced families in the region to flee their homes. Conditions are improving as winds subside but huge swaths of forest have been destroyed by the blazes.

    Twitter | 8/15/2024
  • WCK’s Yareli is on Culebra, one of the two small islands east of Puerto Rico that were hit by Tropical Storm Ernesto. Many residents are without utilities so our team will be providing water and food as we assess needs. Yareli joined our #ChefsForPuertoRico team in 2017 when she jumped to action to cook for neighbors impacted by Hurricane María.

    Twitter | 8/15/2024