Robert Pedersen, a Goodwill CEO for 26 years, Recognized for Strong Organizational Impact
MENASHA — As the president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin (Menasha) for the past 26 years, Robert Pedersen has led the organization in serving its community for nearly a generation. During his tenure, he has implemented a strong organizational code of ethics, a clearly delineated set of objectives, and several programs to assist the organization’s own team members.
For his vision, leadership and dedication, Pedersen is the 2017 recipient of Goodwill Industries International’s Kenneth King Outstanding Management Award for Executive Excellence. It is one of the most prestigious executive honors bestowed by Goodwill Industries International.
Under Pedersen’s leadership, Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin has created several avenues to support staff in building stronger careers for themselves. He reminds team members they have the ability to “give themselves a raise” by finding a job they like — whether within or outside of Goodwill — and receiving help from the organization in plotting a path to that new position.
“Each of our career programs has a specific purpose, all aligned with the common goal of creating an energized, forward-thinking workforce,” said Gregg Curry, board chair of Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin. “We want our team members to grow…. We’re honored to serve them.”
As a result of Pedersen’s strong support for staff, the organization is better equipped to serve the people of North Central Wisconsin.
The Kenneth King Outstanding Management Award for Executive Excellence is presented to a Goodwill executive who displays outstanding leadership and accomplishments. It is named for the late Kenneth King, who endowed the Kenneth King Management Award for Executive Excellence Trust.
The award was presented at Goodwill Industries International’s annual Delegate Assembly in Louisville, KY, on Monday, June 26.
About Goodwill NCW: Goodwill NCW is a not-for-profit human services organization that in 2016 helped improve the lives of 63,368 people across 35 counties in north central Wisconsin, through 29 programs and services. The organization has touched the lives of at least 63,000 for four consecutive years. Goodwill NCW operates 27 retail stores and training centers in communities from Manitowoc to La Crosse, and as far north as Rice Lake and Rhinelander, plus a unique shopping experience at its Appleton outlet store. It offers five Donation Express sites across the state, and 45 convenient donation bins throughout the Fox Cities and surrounding communities. Visit the website at www.goodwillncw.org.
About Goodwill Industries International
Goodwill Industries International (GII) is a network of 162 community-based, autonomous organizations in the United States and Canada with a presence in 13 other countries. GII is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is recognized by GuideStar with its Platinum Seal of Approval, the organization’s highest rating for charities. GII was also ranked by Enso as the #1 brand doing the most good in the world for two consecutive years, and was the only nonprofit brand rated in Forbes’ 20 most inspiring companies for three consecutive years. Local Goodwill organizations are innovative and sustainable social enterprises that create job training programs, employment placement and other community-based programs by selling donated clothing and household items in more than 3,200 stores collectively and online at shopgoodwill.com®. Local Goodwill organizations also build revenue and create jobs by contracting with businesses and government to provide a wide range of commercial services, including packaging and assembly, food services preparation, and document imaging and shredding. Last year, local Goodwill organizations collectively placed more than 312,000 people in employment in the United States and Canada. In addition, more than 35 million people used computers and mobile devices to access Goodwill education, training, mentoring and online learning services to strengthen their skills, and more than 2 million people received in person services. To learn more, visit goodwill.org.
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CONTACT:
Dan Flannery
Senior Vice President-Engagement
Goodwill NCW
Phone: (920) 968-6854
[email protected]
Lauren Lawson-Zilai
Senior Director, Public Relations
Goodwill Industries International
Phone: (240) 333-5266
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