Movers and Shakers Movers and Shakers: Goodwill Announces 2015-2016 Board of Directors

Goodwill Manasota is pleased to announce its 2015 Board of Directors. Effective March 18, Rob Morris was elected as chairman of the board, with outgoing chair Steve Boone receiving the honorary title of chair emeritus. Peter Crowley is chair-elect and Drayton Saunders will serve as secretary/treasurer. 

 

 

“We can only succeed in our mission of changing lives through the power of work if we are all working together toward the same goals. A key element in our success is the leadership that we have in place at Goodwill Manasota,” said Bob Rosinsky, president & CEO. “I would like to particularly thank Steve Boone for his service and continued involvement as he passes the torch to our new chair, Rob Morris. Our board’s dedication to removing barriers to employment for people who want to improve their work skills and gain financial independence is clear, and we look forward to their service to Goodwill and our community.”

 

Morris, who is the president & CEO of Ramar Homes and the owner of Certified Fleet Services, has served on the board of Goodwill Manasota for seven years. 

 

“I am excited to begin this new role as Chairman. My aim is to continue to support Goodwill as the organization reaches new heights and as it surpasses goals for education and employment,” said Morris. “I was born and raised in Sarasota, and I am committed to our community. The directors involved in this board all live and work locally, and that goes to show how involved and invested we are in the success of our local nonprofit that is truly changing lives.”

 

About Goodwill Manasota

 

Goodwill Manasota is an industry-leading, 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization that changes lives through the power of work. With the sales of donated goods and philanthropic donations, Goodwill is able to assist people with disabilities and other barriers to employment by providing job skills training and employment opportunities. In 2014, Goodwill Manasota served more than 16,000 people, placed 680 people in jobs and assisted 520 veterans as they reintegrated back into the civilian workforce. Goodwill Manasota’s economic impact back to the community is worth $81.3 million. Goodwill is one of the pioneers of the reduce-reuse-recycle movement and this past year diverted 39 million pounds out of the landfill. We accomplish our mission through a network of Good Neighbor Centers in Sarasota, Manatee, Hardee and DeSoto counties and our Mission Development Services (MDS) around North America. Goodwill Manasota is accountable to a local Board of Directors. Goodwill Manasota in essence belongs to this community, and is not owned by any individual or company. For more information, visit www.experiencegoodwill.org.