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United Way executive with stellar success record to lead United Way of Greater Knoxville

Matthew Ryerson, an experienced United Way executive who raised a record funding amount, increased the donor base and met pressing community needs in his current Southeast Tennessee position, has been named president and CEO of the United Way of Greater Knoxville. Ryerson currently is president and CEO of United Way of the Ocoee Region covering Bradley and Polk counties. Ryerson, … Read More

United Way of Greater Knoxville President and CEO Ben Landers announces retirement

Ben Landers, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Knoxville, announced June 27 that he is retiring after 26 years of service during which the agency experienced significant growth and accomplishments. Under Landers’ leadership, United Way of Greater Knoxville donors, staff and volunteers raised a total of $273 million to support the nonprofits served by the agency. “I have … Read More