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PRESIDENT AND CEO
Steven C. Preston
Goodwill Industries International
Rockville, MD
As president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International (GII), Steven C. Preston leads a federation of 151 local Goodwill® organizations in the U.S. and Canada with a combined revenue of $8.6 billion. Goodwill is the leading nonprofit provider of workforce training and development in North America and a leader in the secondhand retail market. It is the mission of Goodwill to ensure that every person in our communities has the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential in life. Preston is committed to the belief that by doing so, millions of people who have faced significant barriers and limitations in life will be able to achieve a life of economic livelihood and flourishing.
Since joining Goodwill in 2019, Preston has focused on strengthening all aspects of the Goodwill social enterprise, positioning Goodwill at the forefront of workforce development by expanding proven models of success, forging innovative partnerships with organizations focused on emerging sustainable business practices, and elevating models of excellence across the retail network.
Prior to joining GII, Preston served in numerous operational and financial leadership positions in both the public and private sectors. He headed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during the 2008 housing crisis. In his role as the U.S. HUD Secretary, Preston served on the board of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). From 2006–2008, Preston was administrator for the Small Business Administration (SBA). Following Hurricane Katrina, he spearheaded a reform agenda to expedite financial support to disaster victims and make the agency more responsive to customers and efficient in the delivery of services.
He has led successful turnarounds as the CEO of Oakleaf Global Holdings and Livingston International; and served as the CFO of two Fortune 500 companies: Waste Management and ServiceMaster.
Preston graduated with the highest distinction from Northwestern University and holds an MBA from The University of Chicago. Preston also serves on the board of the National Retail Federation (NRF) and is chair of the NRF Foundation. He also serves on the Leadership 18 Executive Committee and on the Wheaton College Board of Trustees.
GII BOARD CHAIR
Dr. Kamau “Kofi” Smith
Keystone Management LLC
Atlanta, GA
Smith is CEO of Keystone Management, LLC, a fully integrated facility, construction, program and property management company. Keystone Management was recently named one of Atlanta’s ‘Top 100 Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
Smith previously served as president and CEO of the Atlanta Airlines Terminal Company (AATC) from 2010 to December 2020, where he led the strategic direction and management of all building operations and facility maintenance responsibilities for the world’s most-traveled airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Smith is a graduate of Leadership Georgia, Leadership Atlanta and the Regional Leadership Institute. He serves as the immediate past chair of the Goodwill of North Georgia (Atlanta) board and the chair of the National Black Child Development Institute. He is also a trustee for the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation and the Youth Service Fund Foundation for the Rotary Club of Atlanta. He also serves on the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business Advisory Board and is a trustee for the Georgia Tech Alumni Association.
Smith received a doctorate in business administration from the J. Mack Robinson School of Business at Georgia State University, a master’s in business administration in global business from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s in science in industrial and systems engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
GII BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THE GOODWILL NETWORK
Goodwill’s network of more than 150 independent, local Goodwill organizations in the United States and Canada offers customized training and services for individuals who want to find a job, pursue a credential or degree, and strengthen their finances. Each Goodwill is led by its own chief executive and governed by an independent board of directors.
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