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PMA Welcomes Sarah Trexler to the LIFESPAN Team

December 2021


PMA is excited to welcome Sara Trexler to the LIFESPAN team as the new Chief Philanthropy Officer.  "We were proud to partner with LIFESPAN through our Search Advisory services to help them find a talented nonprofit leader like Sara," noted PMA President Patton McDowell.  She will support the important work at LIFESPAN as it empowers children and adults with disabilities by providing education, employment and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities.

"I am thrilled that Sara is joining the LIFESPAN Stewardship Team; bringing her experience, innovation and passion to the role of Chief Philanthropy Officer," said Ken Fuquay, President & CEO at LIFESPAN. The CPO position will provide leadership and oversight of all fund development strategies and activities for the organization, including creating, planning and managing successful initiatives in areas such as major gifts, planned giving, grants, annual giving, and special events.

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