United Way of Bemidji Area welcomes new board members
Jun. 2—BEMIDJI — The
United Way of Bemidji Area
has announced Sue Hendricks and Gary Johnson as the newest members of its Board of Directors.
After retiring from teaching in the Bemidji School District, Hendricks served as one of the 2024 Co-Chairs for the United Way's annual Campaign for the Community. Under her fundraising efforts,
the organization raised $768,150 to support area programs.
Johnson is the former CEO of Paul Bunyan Communications and
recently retired after 36 years with the company.
He has also served the Bemidji area as a Rotarian and board member of Greater Bemidji Economic Development.
"Now retired, both have made a lasting impact on our community through their leadership and dedication to Bemidji, and we're thrilled to have them bring their passion and expertise to the United Way board," a release said.
To learn more about the United Way of Bemidji Area and its work, visit
unitedwaybemidji.org.
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