Sunday, October 5, 2008

Goodwill Colorado Springs appoints new CEO


Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs has appointed Shawn Raintree as the organization’s new president/CEO effective January 2, 2009. Raintree will replace Robert G. Baker, Jr. who will retire in December after 17 years leading Goodwill. A current member of the Goodwill Foundation Board of Directors and previous member and chairman (2004) of the Goodwill Industries Board of Directors, Raintree was chosen for his expertise managing complex organizations with a clear vision and values-based leadership.

Raintree currently is the interim president/CEO of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and previously worked at Kaiser Permanente as the Executive Director of the local office. There, he developed and led a health plan organization based on customer service, innovation and quality.

“We are thrilled someone with Shawn’s talent and expertise will be joining Goodwill’s leadership team,” Marta Erhard, Goodwill Board chairman, said.
A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and the University of Colorado at Denver, Raintree also serves on the Board of Directors of the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region.

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