WinterKids welcomes Holub as executive director

WESTBROOK — WinterKids, Maine’s leading organization dedicated to helping children develop healthy lifelong habits through outdoor winter activities, is excited to announce the appointment of Courtney Holub as its new executive director. Holub brings over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, with a focus on creating opportunities for diverse populations. Her extensive career has encompassed philanthropy, program development, leadership, and impactful board positions.

Holub most recently served as a philanthropy advisor for Good Shepherd Food Bank, Maine’s largest hunger relief organization. Her deep commitment to fostering belonging and inclusion extends beyond her professional work. She has volunteered for three years with the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute, empowering young women to reach their full potential, and spent over a decade with New England Disabled Sports, supporting inclusive access to sports and recreation.

“Taking on the role of executive director at WinterKids is a privilege and a thrilling opportunity,” said Holub. “As someone whose career in nonprofits was sparked by a sports-based organization, this role perfectly aligns my personal passions and lifestyle with my professional journey. I am excited to lead an organization that not only resonates with my values but also allows me to contribute to making a lasting difference on Maine’s youth.”

Parker Swenson, WinterKids’ board president, also expressed his enthusiasm for the organization’s future under Holub’s leadership: “We are thrilled to welcome Courtney as our new executive director. Her deep experience in nonprofit leadership, combined with her passion for inclusivity and outdoor activities, positions WinterKids to enter a new chapter of growth and impact. With Courtney at the helm, we are confident that WinterKids will continue to expand its reach and make a lasting difference in the lives of Maine’s children.”

WinterKids is a nonprofit organization based in Maine that provides children with opportunities to stay active and healthy and learn outdoors during the winter months. Since its establishment in 2000, WinterKids has been dedicated to ensuring that hundreds of thousands of children embrace the joy of outdoor winter activities while reaping the numerous physical and mental health benefits they provide. To learn more, please visit www.winterkids.org .

WinterKids’ Major Community Sponsor is L.L. Bean. Supporting Sponsors are Agren, Central Maine Power, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, WEX, Zachau Construction, and WMTW Channel 8 and The CW.