MOUNT VERNON – United Way of Knox County Executive Director Kelly Brenneman will retire on May 31 from the position she has held since 2015.
United Way of Knox County has been a health and human service organization serving Mount Vernon and neighboring communities since 1951.
“I have been very proud of the achievements that we have made during my eight years with United Way,” Brenneman said in a news release. “We purchased a building and have a permanent home for the organization; established Women United, a group of dedicated philanthropic women who raise thousands of dollars to help women and children each year; helped create a resource navigator position to help connect people, businesses and organizations with local resources and have raised over $8.5 million thanks to the amazing support of our community members.”
Reflecting on her time at United Way, Brenneman said she has loved every single moment of leading the organization "with a steadfast, devoted board of directors, loyal staff members and generous donors and volunteers who are giving of their time and talents. I know they will acquire the perfect leader to lead this organization into the future.”
United Way Board Chair Lisa Lloyd said Brenneman's leadership, fundraising and programming ideas and collaborative efforts will be missed.
“We are sincerely appreciative of the significant contributions she has made in the community during her time with United Way,” Lloyd said.
Since Brenneman shared her retirement date with board members last year, United Way’s Executive Committee has been developing a succession process, which will commence immediately. Candidates interested in becoming United Way of Knox County’s executive director may see a full job description and application information at indeedhi.re/3H3XFzQ.
