NPC announces two new directors
by Lauri Lee, Chair
Northside Planning Council
The Northside Planning Council (NPC) is pleased to announce Justin Markofski has been hired as the NPC executive director and Chris Brockel has been promoted to NPC food systems director effective Jan. 4.
The Northside Planning Council (NPC) has changed the leadership structure of the organization to two directors to increase capacity for the diverse work of the two distinct areas of programming. The executive director will be responsible for community organizing, economic development, communications and all things Northside while the NPC food systems director will provide leadership over the growing food system programs of the organization, which will soon include a role at the future Madison Public Market.
The proven leadership skills, commitment to racial and social equity, and experience with the organization’s partners and funders make both men an exceptional fit for their new roles. We are confident that under their leadership, the organization’s success and impact in achieving its mission and vision will continue to flourish.
“I have intentionally lived and worked on the Northside of Madison for the past 17-plus years with my family. I love the community and want to see it develop and thrive,” said Markofski.
Markofski was a 40 Under 40 Nominee – In Business Magazine (Class of 2006). 40 Under 40 is an annual recognition of 40 of the most successful and civic-minded young professionals under the age of 40 in the Greater Madison area. Other key roles over the years has been to serve on the City of Madison – Community Development Block Grant Committee from 2005-2014, with three-plus years as chair. His experience with key Northside nonprofits grew through his work with the Packer and Northport Community Learning Centers, The River Food Pantry, Willy Street Co-op – North and serving on the Troy Gardens Board and their executive committee for two terms.
Brockel has been with FEED Kitchens and Healthy Food For All for NPC since 2015 and has served as FEED Kitchens manager since 2019. In his career he has had financial oversight of up to $1.5 million in contracts, donation and government food resources. He has partnered with over 300 community and government agencies, faith-based initiatives and businesses. He participates on numerous management teams and community initiatives including the City of Madison Food Policy Council.
His successful grant writing and donor development experience combined with the ability to negotiate service contracts, collaborations and agreements, has kept NPC financially sound in recent years.
The two directors will be forging a new collaborative path for NPC as they work together to make the Northside a better place to live, work and play. Please join me in welcoming Justin and Chris.
