Frank Tafta Named Director Of Community Nutrition For WesleyLife
WesleyLife, the region’s most comprehensive not–for–profit provider of
health and well–being services for older adults, has announced that Frank
Tafta will become the organization’s Director of Community Nutrition
effective later this month.
“We are called to serve greater numbers of older adults through our Meals
on Wheels program than ever before, and we are delighted to welcome a
director with Frank’s vision for the future of our program,” Janet Simpson,
Vice President of Network Operations for WesleyLife, said.
“Frank’s passion for serving older adults, wealth of nutrition–based experience, and creativity
position him to be tremendously effective in this role.”
Tafta has served WesleyLife for the past four years as Director of Food and Beverage for
Hearthstone, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living in Pella. He joined Hearthstone from
Tassel Ridge Winery in Leighton, Iowa, where he served as Executive Chef. Prior to that, he
served in a similar role for the Hotel Ottumwa.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in hospitality from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
in Scottsdale, Arizona, and an applied food science degree from Le Cordon Bleu in Minneapolis.
In his new role, Tafta will oversee and grow the WesleyLife Meals on Wheels program in Central
Iowa, leading the charge as WesleyLife continues to combat food insecurity and enhance the
program’s reach and visibility in the Metro and beyond. Tafta’s first day in his new role is
December 20.
About WesleyLife
Beginning its 75th year in January, WesleyLife believes everyone should have the opportunity to
live a life of continued growth, experience, engagement, and meaning, regardless of physical,
social, or economic circumstances. Our comprehensive network of services fulfills the wishes of
older adults to remain independent and active wherever they choose to live. Because we have
a vision of transforming the aging experience, we focus not on limitations, but on possibilities!
Certified as a Great Place to Work®, WesleyLife offers health and well–being services in 15 Iowa
counties through our 12 communities, award–winning Adult Day programs, and an array of
home and community–based services. For more information, visit wesleylife
