<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2t9bme_0tZY1ytV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2t9bme_0tZY1ytV00" width="650" height="867" ><figcaption>Diane Mahoney has been selected as the new executive director of Benzie Area Christian Neighbors. (Submitted photo/Kelly Ottinger, BACN) </figcaption></figure> BENZONIA&nbsp;—&nbsp;Benzie Area Christian Neighbors recently announced the appointment of Diane Mahoney as its new executive director. "Mahoney is a results-driven professional with 30 years of experience developing innovative programs and leading nonprofit and philanthropic organizations," reads a news release in part. Since 2017, she has served as president and chief executive officer of Bay Area Community Foundation in Bay City. Mahoney has received recognition and awards for her active involvement as a community leader. In addition to serving on several human service boards, she is currently chair for the Saginaw Valley State University Board of Fellows and special program chair of the Bay City Morning Rotary. Born and raised in southeastern Michigan, Mahoney graduated summa cum laude from Wayne State University with bachelor's degree in public affairs and master’s degree in public administration. She immediately entered the nonprofit world. “BACN is a strong, well-run organization that demonstrates its commitment to meeting the needs of the people in Benzie and Manistee counties — our neighbors — on a daily basis. It is truly an honor to join the team of dedicated, compassionate and professional volunteers and staff who serve as the heart of this organization. Helping neighbors and families thrive has been the work of BACN for 40 years, and we are just getting started,” said Mahoney. Mahoney is relocating to Thompsonville to join her husband Dr. Gerard Mahoney. An outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys spending time biking, hiking, cross country skiing, resting by the water and reading. She will transition to&nbsp;BACN over the summer and be onsite full-time beginning Sept. 30. “We are excited to have such a strong leader who will play a pivotal role in sharing and embracing the future of BACN. Please join us in welcoming Diane to the BACN family,” said BACN board president Kim Simon. BACN "strives to improve the quality of life for people with limited resources in our community by providing food, clothing, financial assistance, education and social support in collaboration with area resources," <a href="https://benziebacn.org/" rel="nofollow"> according to its website. </a> The nonprofit organization serves Benzie County and northern Manistee County. </div></body>

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Benzie Area Christian Neighbors announces new executive director

The new executive director will transition to BACN over the summer and assume a full-time role in September.