The search committee tasked with nominating the future CEO of the United Way of Greater Chattanooga unanimously will recommend Lesley Scearce, current CEO of the local nonprofit youth development organization On Point.
Scearce is a native of Chattanooga, and pending the board’s approval on Wednesday she’ll join the United Way as president and CEO this summer before current President Eva Dillard retires in August.
Bill Stacy, chairman of the search committee, said more than 200 applicants were considered for the position, and many were qualified.
“We hope the board will share in the excitement we have about this candidate,” Stacy said. “We feel very confident that the expectation of Chattanooga will be met.”
Stacy said the committee was very impressed with Scearce’s leadership at On Point, and that her experience, character and professionalism made her stand out from other candidates.