NEWARK − The Licking County Foundation Governing Committee announced Wednesday that it unanimously appointed Mike Schmidt as the organization’s next president, effective Oct. 2.
Schmidt will succeed Connie Hawk, who will retire Dec. 31 and then shift to a consulting role to oversee the final phase of the Louis Sullivan Building restoration and adaptive reuse project.
Schmidt, a philanthropy professional with more than 27 years experience, most recently served as executive vice president and partner with Cramer & Associates, a regional nonprofit consulting firm serving a variety of nonprofit sectors and institutions.
An internal search committee conducted a four-month executive search, guided by Business Volunteers Unlimited, a nonprofit consulting firm that specializes in coaching nonprofits through leadership transitions.
