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Managing Director
East West Players
Los Angeles, CA
On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is my pleasure to announce that Eugene J. Hutchins has joined us as our Managing Director. Eugene comes with a wealth of nonprofit performing arts experience, most recently as the Managing Director of Theater West. In addition to his diverse operations roles in nonprofit theater, Eugene has worked in the ballet, opera, symphony and chorale worlds. He is also the founder and volunteer Executive Director of Altadena Arts. A Bruin who majored in dance, Eugene has truly made nonprofit arts his life’s work, and we are fortunate to have him as our first Managing Director.
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California Psychological Association
Sacramento, CA
On behalf of the CPA Board of Directors and the CPA Executive Search Committee, it is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Scott Parker, MBA, CAE as CPA’s new CEO. After a national search and careful consideration, we are excited for Scott to begin his new role on August 28, 2023.
Scott’s personal characteristics
and qualifications make him the perfect candidate to lead CPA into the future.
He is an accomplished association executive with over 15 years of senior level experience in management, business development, and working with nonprofit boards. In addition, Scott shares CPA’s values regarding the importance of availability and access to quality mental health and other healthcare services.
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King County Bar Association
Seattle, WA
King County Bar Association Board of Trustees announced today that Christina Entrekin Coad will fill the role of Executive Director at the King County Bar.
Ms. Coad joins KCBA from the University of Washington Alliance for Professional Development, Training and Caregiver Excellence where she has been Executive Director since 2019. Beyond her history of organizational leadership, Ms. Coad has also spent time working as an attorney, at both the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs and the Northwest Justice Project, Native American Unit. Her well-documented commitment to social justice and DEI makes her an excellent fit for KCBA, where equity and inclusion in the administration and practice of law is part of the organization’s mission.
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Idaho State Dental Association
Boise, ID
The Idaho State Dental Association (ISDA) announces Pat Morris as the organization’s new executive director. Morris will begin his role on June 15. The ISDA represents over 900 Idaho dentists, comprising 70% of the state’s dental professionals.
Morris brings more than two decades of senior association leadership experience to the ISDA. He served as the executive director of the International Bluegrass Music Association, CEO of ACA International, and president and CEO of the Association for Corporate Growth. He is a former Marine officer, worked in the U.S. Senate, and was selected for the prestigious Presidential Management Fellowship Program. Morris holds a bachelor’s degree from Christopher Newport University and an M.P.A. from the University of Kentucky.
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Family Promise
Orange County, CA
The Board of Directors for Family Promise of Orange County (FPOC) announces Bryan Lake as the organization’s new Executive Director. Bryan Lake has 20 years of experience in nonprofit management. He recently served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of the Umpqua Valley in Southern Oregon. He also served as the Director of Administration for the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley in Los Angeles County. During that time, he spent 15 months as the Interim Chief Executive Officer and led the organization through a challenging time when their long-time executive retired after 29 years.
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Friends of the San Juans
Friday Harbor, WA
The Board of Directors of Friends of the San Juans is delighted to announce the appointment of Eva Schulte as Executive Director. Eva brings her passion for the Salish Sea and extensive executive leadership experience across the social sector to Friends. She begins the first week of April.
Ken Carrasco, President of the Board of Friends of the San Juans, said “We are thrilled that Eva will be leading Friends into the future as our new Executive Director. Eva will join our highly skilled and dedicated staff and move us forward to become even more accomplished in protecting what we all love—the San Juans Islands and the Salish Sea!”
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NeighborWorks Alaska
Anchorage, AK
The Board of Directors of NeighborWorks Alaska (NWAK) is pleased to announce the selection and appointment of Jim MacKenzie (he/him) as the new Executive Director of the organization. Jim is an accomplished senior executive with over 27 years in the nonprofit and government sectors. Jim is a collaborative leader who achieves outstanding results while supporting the wellbeing of our employees, volunteers, and those we serve.
“We are thrilled to have Jim take the lead in advancing the mission of NeighborWorks. Through a competitive national search, Jim stood out among the candidates with the technical knowledge and expertise to move our organization forward,” said Stephanie Kesler, Board President.
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Community Development Resources
Lincoln, NE
Community Development Resources (CDR) Board of Directors recently announced the selection of Farshad Maltes as its new Executive Director. Farshad started with CDR in early December following a national search for an executive director which CDR has not had in place since the passing of their founder Rick Wallace in 2016.
“Farshad brings a unique set of skills and abilities that will truly advantage Lincoln’s aggressive affordable housing development goals,” said Mark Hesser, CDR board chair. “He is recognized as a national expert on many of the complex financial instruments CDR seeks to incorporate into our local affordable housing development efforts, and we are lucky to bring his skills to our community.”
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Executive Director
Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda)
Seattle, WA
The Board of Directors of the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda) is pleased to announce the selection and appointment of Jamie Lee and Jared Jonson as the new Co-Executive Directors of the organization. They will begin their roles effective October 3, 2022. [See More]
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Friendship House
Mount Vernon, WA
The Skagit Friendship House is delighted to announce the hiring of experienced homeless services leader Jonathan Kline as its new Executive Director.
Alicia Neely, President of the Board of Friendship House said: "We are thrilled to announce that Jonathan Kline will be leading Friendship House into the future as our new Executive Director. Both his significant professional and international experiences in alleviating poverty and its impacts, and his most recent leadership of Whidbey Homeless Coalition, will directly enhance Friendship House's mission of feeding, sheltering, clothing and healing those in need.
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Chief Operating Officer
The Benefis Health System Foundation
Great Falls, Montana
Benefis recently announced Jami Wald is stepping into the position of Interim Chief Operating Officer of Benefis Foundation. Jami began working in nonprofits with Special Olympics Montana and has been with Benefis Foundation since 2018. She called it a privilege to learn from board members, staff members, donors, and recipients.
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Executive Director
The Williams Syndrome Association
Virtual
With great excitement and gratitude, I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Mary Van Haneghan as the Williams Syndrome Association's next Executive Director, effective July 18, 2022. After a comprehensive national search, the search committee unanimously and enthusiastically recommended Mary to the Board of Trustees. [See More]