The man named the interim executive director of the United Way of the Brazos Valley is no stranger to the job.
Bob Fleischer, who was hired in 1981 as the organization’s first full-time paid executive director, is now back in the role on an interim basis.
Fleischer takes over for Hank Roraback who resigned last week amid a financial crisis at the non-profit agency.
UWBV says the search is on-going for a new full-time executive director.
WTAW’s Bill Oliver visits with Ken Fogle.
The following information was released Tuesday by the United Way of the Brazos Valley:
The United Way of the Brazos Valley Board of Directors announced Bob Fleischer has been hired as the Interim President and CEO. Bob brings more than 17 years of United Way experience to this local organization. In 1981, Bob was hired as the first paid full-time Executive Director at United Way and remained in that position until he retired in 1998.
“United Way’s Board of Directors is very excited to bring Bob on board to provide stability and leadership to our organization,” said Ken Fogle, United Way of the Brazos Valley’s Board Chair. “We are extremely fortunate that he was both available and willing to step into this important role.”
“I am looking forward to providing United Way interim leadership during this time of transition,” said Bob Fleisher, Interim President and CEO United Way of the Brazos Valley. “This community and organization are very important to me.”
Bob is also currently involved with the Brazos Valley Chorale, College Station Noon Lions Club, and Peace Lutheran Church. He and his wife, Ann, have lived in Bryan for 34 years.
The United Way Board of Directors is continuing the search for a permanent President and CEO who will continue to strengthen trust with the community and work with partners to lead this organization to the next level.
Click below for previous stories on the financial problems at UWBV:
Financial Woes Cause Problems, Raise Questions at United Way