Cornwall Ontario — The United Way of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry is pleased to announce that Lori Greer has joined the United Way as the Executive Director effective March 31st, 2014.

As our agency continues to evolve, the Board of Directors saw the need to refine the organizations structure to build and capitalize on our strengths. Our future success requires that we be an organization that is responsive, progressive and highly-attuned to community needs.

“I am so pleased to accept this position with the United Way and I am looking forward to playing a role in helping to improve lives and strengthen our community by working together with everyone at the United Way office, the board of directors, business leaders and the entire community,” said Lori Greer, a Cornwall resident who has over 20 years of operating and human resource experience with her, including three years in the not-for-profit / fundraising sector.

Lori ‘s first official duty will be accepting a cheque, alongside Nolan Quinn, 2013 United Way Campaign Chair, presented by Peter Mayhew, General Sales Manager with Corus Entertainment. Over $15,000 was raised from the Corus Cares Holiday Wine & Cheese and donated to the 2013 campaign, helping achieve the goal of $700,001. The 2nd
Annual Corus Cares Holiday Wine & Cheese date has been set for November 22, 2014.

“The Board of Directors of the United Way of S. D. & G. is incredibly proud and excited to have Lori Greer join us as Executive Director,” said Danny Aikman, United Way Board President, “Lori’s compassion and caring nature will serve her well as she works with our member agencies in carrying out their very important roles in our community. We feel that Lori will provide us the leadership and energy to meet our fundraising goals for many years to come.”

Thank you for your continued support and commitment as we work to grow the United Way of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry.