Community Partnerships, Inc. Appoints Two New Board Members
Marilyn Forbes and Esther S. Hall join Community Partnerships’ Board of Directors.
Raleigh, NC, July 10, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Community Partnerships, Inc. (CPI) today announced the appointment of Marilyn Forbes and Esther S. Hall to its Board of Directors.
“The addition of Ms. Forbes and Ms. Hall to CPI’s Board of Directors ensures the agency will continue to benefit from a diversity of knowledge and experience,” says Albert Fisher, Chief Executive Officer at CPI. “They are perfect additions to our organization because of their strong leadership skills, extensive community involvement, and their proven track records in helping nonprofit agencies succeed.”
Marilyn Forbes is a partner at Womble Carlyle, one of the largest business law firms in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the United States, where her specializations include litigation and product liability. Very active in the nonprofit community, Marilyn has most recently served as Chair of the board of directors for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
Esther S. Hall is the Executive Director of the North Carolina Legal Education Assistance Foundation (NC LEAF). Esther has worked in key positions for several nonprofit organizations, including The North Carolina Community Foundation, Arts Together, Hospice of Wake County, the NC World Center (Exploris), and The Friendship Force of North Carolina. She has also been an active community volunteer, serving on the Board of Directors of the SPCA, the YWCA, Artsplosure, and the United Arts Council.
CPI also announced its new Board Officers, who will each serve two-year terms. Brant Spesshardt, a financial advisor with Banyan, Rock & Talent, will serve as Board Chair, Steve Epstein an attorney with Hunton & Williams LLP, will serve as Vice-Chair, Richard deButts, a CPA with Jewell, deButts, and Roberts, will serve as Treasurer, and Kent Goddard will serve as Secretary.
About Community Partnerships, Inc.
Community Partnerships, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for people of all ages with disabilities or social and economic disadvantages to pursue their dreams and engage fully in community life. Last year, CPI’s direct service programs helped over 1,000 people achieve their educational, career, and community goals as they worked toward increased self-sufficiency and independence. Tracing its roots back over 20 years in Wake County, CPI now provides services to those in need in Durham, Cumberland, and Wayne Counties.
###
“The addition of Ms. Forbes and Ms. Hall to CPI’s Board of Directors ensures the agency will continue to benefit from a diversity of knowledge and experience,” says Albert Fisher, Chief Executive Officer at CPI. “They are perfect additions to our organization because of their strong leadership skills, extensive community involvement, and their proven track records in helping nonprofit agencies succeed.”
Marilyn Forbes is a partner at Womble Carlyle, one of the largest business law firms in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the United States, where her specializations include litigation and product liability. Very active in the nonprofit community, Marilyn has most recently served as Chair of the board of directors for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
Esther S. Hall is the Executive Director of the North Carolina Legal Education Assistance Foundation (NC LEAF). Esther has worked in key positions for several nonprofit organizations, including The North Carolina Community Foundation, Arts Together, Hospice of Wake County, the NC World Center (Exploris), and The Friendship Force of North Carolina. She has also been an active community volunteer, serving on the Board of Directors of the SPCA, the YWCA, Artsplosure, and the United Arts Council.
CPI also announced its new Board Officers, who will each serve two-year terms. Brant Spesshardt, a financial advisor with Banyan, Rock & Talent, will serve as Board Chair, Steve Epstein an attorney with Hunton & Williams LLP, will serve as Vice-Chair, Richard deButts, a CPA with Jewell, deButts, and Roberts, will serve as Treasurer, and Kent Goddard will serve as Secretary.
About Community Partnerships, Inc.
Community Partnerships, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for people of all ages with disabilities or social and economic disadvantages to pursue their dreams and engage fully in community life. Last year, CPI’s direct service programs helped over 1,000 people achieve their educational, career, and community goals as they worked toward increased self-sufficiency and independence. Tracing its roots back over 20 years in Wake County, CPI now provides services to those in need in Durham, Cumberland, and Wayne Counties.
###
Contact
Community Partnerships, Inc.
Nicole Smith
919-781-3616
www.compart.org
Nicole Smith
919-781-3616
www.compart.org
Contact
Categories