Forty Carrots Family Center Elects New Trustees

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Forty Carrots Family Center welcomes new Board of Trustee members Melanie Nealis, James D. O’Donnell, and Barry Preston. Melanie, President and Chief Legal Officer of CLO Advisory Services, has over 25 years of executive experiences in both public and private global companies. James is a litigation Partner at Shumaker focusing on complex business litigation. Barry, Managing Director of Preston Giuliano Capital Partners, has experience as a CFO and an extensive background in restoration of historic properties. Melanie, James, and Barry will serve a three-year term supporting Forty Carrots' mission of nurturing healthy child and family development and preventing child abuse, neglect, and other childhood traumas.  Officers include Board Chair Ben Jones, Managing Director at Mariner Wealth Advisors, Treasurer Anthony Glover, Retired Financial Services Executive, and Secretary Jackie Griese, Realtor with Michael Saunders & Company.

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