CHR welcomes new leadership to drive strategic growth
Community Housing and Resources announced the appointment of Roger Grogman as the new president of the board of directors, as well as the resignation of the executive director.
Grogman has been a CHR supporter and board member. He is also chair of the Sanibel Planning Commission. With a background in retail consulting, marketing and logistics, as well as achievements in corporate leadership roles, Grogman’s expertise in business positioning, strategic planning and customer acquisition will contribute to the board’s strategic initiatives.
Continuing CHR board members include Vice President Erika Steiner, Treasurer Doug Babcock, Secretary Laura DeBruce, and Landlord and Tenant Committee Chair Robert Miller.
In gratitude for their years of service and dedication to CHR, the board honored previous and retiring President Dr. Stephen Brown and Dr. Philip Marks with the board director emeritus designation.
In addition, the board announced that Executive Director Melissa Rice has resigned to pursue other opportunities. She has been committed and hard-working during her 11 years with CHR, including five years as a board member, plus a term as treasurer, and six years as executive director. Rice leaves the organization with a legacy of leadership, passion and contributions.
The board also announced the appointment of Nicole Decker-McHale as acting executive director. An island resident for 30 years, she has played a strategic role in CHR’s fundraising efforts over the years. Decker-McHale was named Nonprofit Board Leader of the Year by ENPY (Excellence in Nonprofit Performance Yearly), SanCap Chamber’s 2019 Sue Rocia Gray Volunteer of the Year and Committee of the Islands’ 2018 Citizen of the Year. She serves as chair for the Sanibel Public Library District’s Board of Commissioners, has been an active volunteer and board member for F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva for 10 years, and has served in the roles of board chair and secretary.
Also, Bonnie McCurry will continue in her role as housing administrator and property manager.