Who Is Pisanick Partners?
We are a nutrition and operations based consulting firm with decades of experience in Child Nutrition.
We have refined our approach through creation of cycle menus, training and development of staff, and implementing strategies that take on the task of not only attaining nutritional excellence, but also financial success in the K-12 environment.
Our experience not only supports a school district in meeting all state and federal mandates for implementing the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, but also the menu creation with an eye for detail and meticulous organization. The objective is to quickly and accurately evaluate, analyze and organize a district’s nutritional program to insure compliance and easy on-going maintenance.
Our services are based on the unique needs of your district. Standard or customized packages are available to meet each district's needs and can include anything from completely setting up your Nutrition Program, to supplemental maintenance of it, to training on how to set up and maintain an Healthier US Schools Award Winning Nutrition Program. Our services ensure your district has a compliant Nutrition Program with assessment and preparation for all audits.
Meet The Team
Maureen Pisanick
Maureen Pisanick, RD, LD, is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Dietetic Internship. She has worked in multiple sectors of nutrition to include programs and curriculum at The Health Museum of Cleveland, clinical in and outpatient dietetics at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, the Intensive Feeding Disorder Team at the Shaker campus of the Cleveland Clinic, and the latter half of her career in school nutrition programs as a director and consultant.
Maureen has held office positions for the local and state School Nutrition Association, and is an active member of both SNA as well as the American Dietetic Association. She is also the regional trainer for allergy management in schools for the Institute of Child Nutrition. Maureen maintains an active role in local and state school nutrition advocacy through her work and consulting.
Marge Robison
Marge Robison, MPH, RD, LD has had a focus on pediatric nutrition throughout her career. She practiced pediatric clinical nutrition at top rated hospitals including The Cleveland Clinic and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Marge has written papers and given many lectures on topics in pediatric nutrition. She was also an instructor of nutrition at Lakeland Community College.
Her education includes a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Public Health degree from Johns Hopkins University with an emphasis in Maternal and Child Health.
Tina Hastings
Tina brings 15 years of front line production experience managing in the food industry/front of house for a large grocery store. First brought into the team 5 years ago as a school employee working in a Pisanick Partner school district, she excelled at bringing healthy flavorful meals to her customers big and small, with improved participation from staff, students, and through specialty catering events.
Tina specializes in finding ways to bring kitchens from negative to positive fund balances with a keen eye to key performance indicators, while continuing to ensure quality food service to those she serves.
Rebecca Naab
Rebecca Naab, MPH, RD, is a school nutrition leader with extensive experience in program management, regulatory compliance, and farm-to-school initiatives. She previously served as the Farm to School Education Program Specialist for the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, where she managed a $1.6 million USDA State Formula Grant and provided technical assistance to child nutrition sponsors statewide. Her background also includes serving as a School Nutrition Supervisor and Dietitian for Hamilton County School District, where she developed compliant menus, managed special diet accommodations, and led staff training in food safety and program regulations.
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Rebecca holds a Master of Public Health in Nutrition from the University of Minnesota and is a recipient of the Ruth Stief Award for Public Health Nutrition Leadership. She is passionate about strengthening local food systems and supporting school nutrition professionals in delivering healthy, sustainable meals to students.
Gretchen Berndt
Gretchen Berndt, MS, NDTR, is an experienced school nutrition professional with more than a decade of leadership in child nutrition programs, regulatory compliance, and food service operations. She previously served as an Education Program Specialist with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, supporting the National School Lunch Program and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Her background also includes roles as a Food Service Coordinator in a community school setting and as a Food Service Supervisor with Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals.
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Gretchen holds a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and Adult Fitness from The University of Akron and a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics from Oklahoma State University. She is a credentialed Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR), maintains ServSafe Manager Certification, and is an active member of the School Nutrition Association and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is passionate about advancing safe, nutritious, and equitable school meal programs.
David Pisanick
David Pisanick, Co-Founder, is a strategic leader dedicated to advancing school nutrition programs through innovation, financial stewardship, and operational excellence. He works alongside the team to strengthen program integrity, improve financial performance, and elevate menu quality.
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Within Pisanick Partners, David oversees the company’s financial management and technology strategy, ensuring systems, data, and processes support both internal operations and client success. His background in economics and business strategy brings a strong analytical lens to budgeting, compliance, and blends big-picture strategy with hands-on execution.
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David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Allegheny College. He is passionate about building strong partnerships, leveraging smart technology solutions, and helping school nutrition professionals deliver wholesome meals that fuel healthy lives.