The United Way Board of Directors has appointed Mike Abbott, a consultant with The Foraker Group, as our Interim President and CEO, effective Dec. 18, 2023.

He has extensive career experience in nonprofit leadership and public service in Anchorage, in addition to his previous role serving the mission of the United Way as one of our board members from 2010 to 2017. Abbott takes over from Clark Halvorson who successfully led the organization since 2020.

“We are grateful for Clark’s leadership during a transformative period for United Way and wish him well as he embarks on a new chapter,” said Bill Falsey, our board chair. “The United Way Board of Directors wants to continue the momentum we have built with community support. We appreciate Mike’s work to provide steady leadership while we conduct the full search for the next United Way President and CEO.”

The process is underway for a comprehensive search for a new president and CEO, led by our Board of Directors. Please join us in welcoming our new leader!