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Coweta Community Foundation announces search for new executive director
The Coweta Community Foundation has announced that CEO Kristin Webb will be leaving the organization after three and a half years of service. In her time at the CCF, Webb raised over $5 million dollars and administered $2.2 million in grants to the community. Because of her leadership, the foundation is a strong organization and in a good position to hire her successor, according to CCF Board Chairman Brett Johnston.
“Kristin is leaving us some very big shoes to fill,” Johnston said. He noted that Vice Chairman Will Geeslin has agreed to lead the search committee that will help select the next executive director.
Johnston said he is grateful to her for serving the Foundation so well, especially during the critical years of Long-Term Recovery from the tornadoes. “Kristin has led the Coweta Community Foundation to a new level, and we are now serving more people in our community than we ever have,” he said.
“I am incredibly proud of my time at the Coweta Community Foundation. Together, we’ve supported nonprofits, led tornado recovery efforts, and forged meaningful partnerships with corporations and community stakeholders,” said Webb. “The Foundation’s work is essential, showcasing the best of our community—where we come together to support a wide range of causes and offer donors choice, convenience, and security in making their charitable visions a reality. I believe in the lasting impact of this organization, especially with the Board of Directors and Interim Director Leslie Davis, and they have a solid strategic vision for the future. I wish the Foundation continued success moving forward.”
Webb initially volunteered with the Foundation in March of 2021 following the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Coweta County. Because of her extensive background with nonprofits and the insurance world, Webb quickly became an integral part of the local recovery efforts and spearheaded the Hope Has No Deductible campaign, with the Foundation giving grants that helped homeowners meet their insurance deductibles and begin the recovery process. She was named executive director that May, and in 2023, she was promoted to CEO.
“The good news,” Johnston said, “is that Kristin has agreed to work with the board and our new director, once hired, to ensure a smooth transition.”
Kristin Webb has accepted a new position as Manager of Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility with Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation in Newnan. Yamaha has partnered closely with the Coweta Community Foundation over the years, both as a donor and in spearheading programs like the Coweta Grand Prix soap box derby, which creates experiential STEM learning experiences for kids through the Yamaha Downhill Dreams Academy.
“We aim to continue and reinforce these activities to develop future leaders in our community,” said Yamaha’s Division Manager, Corporate Planning and Sustainability Jason Broshear. “At Yamaha we are vested in acting as a role model corporate citizen in our community. We recognized that Kristin could elevate our efforts in the area of community partnerships, still serving our community from a different perspective.”
As the Coweta Community Foundation embarks on this important search, it remains committed to its mission of fostering community growth and support, ensuring that the legacy of strong leadership continues to thrive. We hope you will join us tomorrow night at Coweta Fest to celebrate the Foundation's successes and join us in wishing Kristin the best as she embarks on her new journey.
The Coweta Community Foundation’s mission is to enhance our community’s quality of life by encouraging philanthropic interaction in Coweta County. For more information, please visit cowetafoundation.org.
