The Family Gateway folks have just sent word that they have an old, new executive director. And what does “old, new” mean? Well, when Executive Director Rob Alberts resigned in June, a search got underway to find his replacement.
Cathy Packard (File photo)
It was during Rob’s tenure that Family Gateway held a dinner at the Mansion honoring the late Ted Strauss and the organization declared that it was targeting 2017 for Dallas to be homeless free for children.
Rob also hired Cathy Packard, who had headed up LaunchAbility, as The Family Gateway’s development director.
After numerous interviews, The Family Gateway decision makers decided that they needed to look no farther for an executive director. They already had Cathy. So, The Family Gateway’s new executive director is a Family Gateway oldtimer.
Ah, now it all makes sense.
BTW, one of the first “must-do’s” on Cathy’s list is the Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon on Friday, November 7, at the Ritz-Carlton featuring Andre Norman. It’s being co-chaired by Beth and Ron Hall with Ana and Don Carty serving as honorary co-chairs.