Jedd Flowers, long-time communications director for Cabell County Public Schools, has been named executive director of United Way of the River Cities.
Flowers takes the helm after an extensive months-long search following the retirement of Carol H. Bailey this past July.
“The board of directors of United Way of the River Cities is excited to welcome Mr. Flowers as the organization’s new executive director,” said Erik Legg, board president. “He brings a wealth of talent, enthusiasm and community connections to the position, and we believe that he is ideally suited to lead the organization in its service of our communities. UWRC has enjoyed a long line of strong and effective executive directors and we believe Mr. Flowers will more than continue that legacy.”
A resident of Proctorville, Flowers has led communications activities at Cabell County Schools for the past 23 years and has also served on UWRC’s Education Coalition for many years.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join the United Way of the River Cities and to continue building upon the excellent work already being done by the talented staff and dedicated board of directors,” Flowers said. “I’ve always believed that more is accomplished when everyone is working together toward common goals, so my first order of business will be to listen and to learn. I look forward to meeting with the staff and board members to gauge where they believe the organization is now and to begin developing a shared vision for the future. By dreaming big and working strategically, I believe our team will only continue to grow the crucial impact the United Way is making in service to our community.”
Flowers is a graduate of Marshall University and very active in the community. In addition to serving on UWRC’s Education Coalition, Flowers is also a member of the Mayor Steve William’s Diversity and LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee, Tri-State Homeland Security Committee and the WV Department of Education/Higher Education Policy Commission Educator Preparation Taskforce.
He will begin his role as executive director beginning Monday, Sept. 11.
About United Way of the River Cities
United Way of the River Cities is a nonprofit organization that connects the community with resources to reduce poverty and improve lives. UWRC envisions a community where everyone has the tools and opportunity to thrive. UWRC partners with the local community to fight for the health, education, financial stability and basic needs of every person in Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln and Mason counties in West Virginia and Gallia and Lawrence counties in Ohio.
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