After months of interviewing and vetting, the LaunchAbility Board of Trustees have named Rick Van Hooser as the organization’s new executive director.
According to LaunchAbility Board President Karen Wald, “As our client population continues to grow as quickly as the corporate interest in hiring adults with diverse abilities, Rick Van Hooser’s leadership couldn’t come at a more exciting and necessary time for LaunchAbility. Rick brings with him deep experience with large nonprofit organizations as well as an ability to work hand-in-hand with corporate partners. Our entire board agrees that under Rick’s leadership LaunchAbility will continue to serve our clients optimally and grow so that we can impact even more adults with diverse abilities.”
Rick’s experience within the non-profit sector includes Big Thought, the United Way of Tarrant County, American Heart Association, Autism Speaks and Muscular Dystrophy Association.
In assuming the leadership of the organization that assists adults with disabilities and their families, Rick said, “I would like to thank the LaunchAbility Board of Trustees and staff for welcoming me to this incredible organization. With a history that spans over five decades, LaunchAbility is at a critical point in both opportunities and challenges. I look forward to working with our employees, clients, donors and corporate partners as we continue LaunchAbility’s vision to deliver much needed services that help bridge a path to independence.”
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