The Community Foundation of St. Clair County has announced the election of Patti Manley as its new Board Chair, effective January 1st. Manley takes over for Hale Walker, who completed a two-year term as the Foundation’s Chair.
As the Foundation enters its 80th year, Manley expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “I could not be more pleased to have the honor of chairing the board of trustees.” The Community Foundation, the largest and oldest in Michigan’s Thumb Region, boasts over 200 volunteers and assets exceeding $100 million, including 300 endowments, the Blue Water River Walk, Knowlton Museum, and downtown Port Huron offices.
Patti Manley, a Port Huron native, brings 42 years of experience with McBride-Manley & Co. to her new role–she joined the Foundation’s board in 2016, and has served on its Finance Committee as well as its main Grants Committee.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
