Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)
Chesco Community Foundation new faces
There are some new faces at the helm of the Chester County Community Foundation.
WEST CHESTER » The Chester County Community Foundation recently honored Outgoing Board Chairman Robert E. Rigg, and welcomed Incoming Chair Anthony Morris.
CEO of Rigg-Darlington Group, Rigg is also an active community volunteer leader, serving on the boards of Good Works and the Brandywine YMCA. At the Community Foundation, prior to leading the board, Rigg headed the Investment Committee, served on the Finance Committee, and served on the Strategic Initiatives Task Force. Via the Rigg Family Foundation, Rigg and his wife, Karen, make strategic, generous grants to charities throughout the region.
Incoming Chair Anthony Morris is a partner with Buckley Brion McGuire & Morris LLP. Morris focuses on wills and trusts, estate planning, and business transitions. Morris has served in volunteer leadership positions with the Chester County Bar Association, the Chester County Bar Foundation, and the Pa. Bar Association’s House of Delegates. At the Community Foundation, Morris served as a vice chair and Governance Committee chair, prior to becoming board chair. Morris and his wife, Betty, have a legacy fund at the Community Foundation, and they inspire community service in their four sons and four grandchildren.
In addition to the changes in board leadership, the Community Foundation announced new officers, as well as new board members. Michael A. DeHaven, CPA of Rainer & Co. and Kathy Dean-Bradley, CPA of Belfint Lyons & Shuman will serve as vice chairs. Michael R. Horak, CFA will serve as corporate secretary/treasurer.
New board members include Philip C. Wagner, CFA of Bryn Mawr Trust Wealth Management; Donald E. Lynn, of Larmore Scarlett; James E. McErlane of Lamb McErlane; and John F. McKenna of MacElree Harvey.
The Chester County Community Foundation extends its deepest gratitude and appreciation to Ann Spencer Hutton, William J. Gallagher of MacElree Harvey, and Stacey Willits McConnell of Lamb McErlane, who have transitioned off the board of directors. The Chester County Community Foundation has designated L. Peter Temple of Larmore Scarlett as director emeritus in light of his outstanding contributions to the growth and success of the Foundation.