FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UNDER
ONE ROOF EXPANDS BOARD, ELECTS NEW CHAIRMAN AND ADDS
TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Fortune
1000 strategic planner to helm growing board of 21-year-old San Francisco
AIDS/HIV charity
March 5, 2012 - San Francisco, CA –Under One Roof (www.underoneroof.org), the first charity retail
organization to benefit the AIDS & HIV community, is announcing that it has
elected prominent strategic planner Tony Hart as its new chairman of the board,
in addition to filling two additional executive committee positions. Joining
Tony on the committee is entrepreneur and experienced LGBT community leader
Troy Coalman in the vice chair position, board member Kathy Culwell,
who has moved into the position of secretary, and Jim Vestal in his continued
role as treasurer.
Tony is founder and chief strategic
officer of StrataScape Consulting, where he has
worked with Fortune 1000 companies like HP and Kaiser Permanente on a variety
of digital marketing and online community management initiatives. He previously
served as a vice president for both Electronic Arts (EA) and Best Buy. Tony’s non-profit work includes serving on the board of
directors for the Mid-Atlantic Arthritis Foundation and as executive chairman
of the annual United Way campaign at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of VA.
At Under One Roof Tony will be
focused on examining and shaping the organization’s future to ensure it
continues to deliver the maximum amount of unrestricted funds to its 22 San
Francisco AIDS and HIV charities.
“I am honored to lead an
organization with the reputation and community importance held by Under One
Roof. I am thrilled to be in the company of such talented and dedicated people
who currently serve on our board, and look forward to accomplishing much with
this group,” said Tony.
Troy is founder and creative
director of SFA Creative, a full-service integrated advertising agency that
helps companies with all aspects of communications including branding, social
media, public relations and more. Troy holds deep connections within San
Francisco’s LGBT community through his work as director of external relations
and associate director of development for SF Pride, as well as development
manager for WOMAN, Inc.
As Vice Chair of Under One Roof, Troy will leverage his wealth of experience
to lead the development efforts for the organization, in addition to continued
work on the marketing and communications committee.
“Under
One Roof is an amazing organization and I see a great deal of opportunity in
our future. With our solid leadership team, active and thriving board
committees and true passion for our cause, the organization is primed to enter
the next phase of its existence. I can’t wait to see what we achieve together,”
said Troy.
“I couldn’t imagine a better
group of individuals to lead Under One Roof in its 21st year. With
the direction, combined expertise and fresh energy of Tony, Troy and the rest
of the executive committee, I am confident our organization will continue to
grow and experience success for many years to come,” said Beth Feingold,
Executive Director of Under One Roof.
Tech industry analyst Rex
Anderson and marketing/sales professional Maurice Kelly also joined Under One
Roof’s board in February.
ABOUT UNDER
ONE ROOF: www.underoneroof.org
Created in 1991, Under One
Roof was the first non-profit retail store of its kind. The organization raises
unrestricted funds for 22 AIDS/HIV Service Organizations that provide direct
assistance to San Francisco Bay Area men, women, and children living with
HIV/AIDS and other diseases. Since its opening, Under One Roof has sold over
$11 million in retail merchandise to benefit local AIDS charities.
Media contact:
Jennifer Kutz