The Horizon Foundation Establishes Executive Advisory Board

Sunday, October 1, 2006

(The Business Monthly) -- Modeled after national philanthropies, The Horizon Foundation has established an 18-person Executive Advisory Board composed of the topmost leaders of major community systems. The board, which will meet three times a year, is chaired by Beverly Wilhide, former director of public affairs of Comcast's Atlantic Division.

Foundation President and CEO Richard Krieg said, "This high-level group will assist us in linking our work with major community systems. Over the next few years, we will concentrate on programs to improve the wellness and health of children."

For example, Krieg mentioned the foundation's Connections Initiative, which now operates in 28 public schools and 12 congregations, and is being integrated with the county's Human Services Master Plan.

"In addition to adult leaders, we're delighted that this board includes two youth members," said Krieg. "They are full members of the group with no distinction made because of age. In its entirety, the Executive Advisory Board will be a great braintrust for the foundation as we shape our major programs."

The Executive Advisory Board members are:
Beverly Wilhide, chair
Jim Robey, Howard County executive
Lauren Barr, student, Mt. Hebron High School
Victor Broccolino, president, Howard County General Hospital
Maggie Brown, president, Columbia Association
Dr. Sydney Cousin, superintendent, Howard County Public School System
Mary Ellen Duncan, president, Howard Community College
Stacie Irish, executive director, Leadership Howard County
Michael Kappert, student, Wilde Lake High School
Padraic Kennedy, chair, The Horizon Foundation
Pam Klahr, president, Howard County Chamber of Commerce
Richard Krieg, president & CEO, The Horizon Foundation
Barbara Lawson, president, The Columbia Foundation
William McMahon, chief of police
Jerry Seals, M.D., private practitioner
Richard Story, CEO, Howard County Economic Development Authority
Hon. Dennis Sweeney, judge, Howard County Circuit Court
Anne Towne, executive director, Association of Community Services

The Horizon Foundation is Howard County's largest philanthropy, with assets of $84 million. It is dedicated to improving community health and wellness.