Gilbert joins The Association after serving as the senior vice president for chapter operations for the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. In that post, which she occupied from 2005-2008, Gilbert was responsible for eight service areas and 760 chapters, leading a professional team of more than 350 full-time employees, managing a budget of $900 million and directing the administration of more than $30 million in chapter grants.
Calabasas Hills, Calif. (Vocus) March 23, 2009 -- Jane H. Gilbert has been appointed president and chief executive officer of The ALS Association, it was announced.
Gilbert joins The Association after serving as the senior vice president for chapter operations for the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. In that post, which she occupied from 2005-2008, Gilbert was responsible for eight service areas and 760 chapters, leading a professional team of more than 350 full-time employees, managing a budget of $900 million and directing the administration of more than $30 million in chapter grants.
"We are very fortunate to have found a professional of the highest caliber in Jane Gilbert," said Allen L. Finkelstein, chairperson of The Association's National Board of Trustees. "She has an extraordinary record as a proven and widely respected leader and her accomplishments in fundraising, operations and strategic planning are strengths that will be critical in our drive to conquer Lou Gehrig's Disease."
As president and CEO of The Association, Gilbert has responsibility for the strategic direction and operations of the organization which directs the largest privately-funded res
'/>"/>
| Source: PRWeb Copyright©2009 Vocus, Inc. All rights reserved |