Step Up Suncoast Announces Retirement of President & CEO Barbara Patten

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After thirteen years of dedicated leadership, Step Up Suncoast’s board of directors has accepted the retirement announcement from President & CEO Barbara Patten. She will be stepping away on August 31, 2021. The Board has begun a regional search and looks to have a new President & CEO in place by the end of June. “Barbara is one of those leaders we all admire and strive to be. She runs the organization with incredible passion for our mission, the residents we serve, and our employees,” said Charlie Kennedy, Step Up Suncoast Board Chair. “She is a quick problem solver and long-term strategic thinker. We will miss her presence and leadership, however, we wish her happiness in the time she’ll now have for her family and grandchildren.”  

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