GOOD NEWS: United Way names new board of directors

The United Way of Odessa recently named the board of directors for 2018. They will serve a three year term. The board is composed of 36 members.

Executive Director Hank Herrick, who has a 30 year background in the U.S. Air Force, introduced the newest board members.

United Way of Odessa Assistant Director Christina Escobar presented Valerie Ramos, UTPB student, with the Volunteer of the Year Award.

New board members are:

>> Cecilia Alvarado, ATMOS Energy, operations assistant, widely involved in the community.

>> Chris Cole, not pictured, SouthWest Bank, operations, widely involved in the community and local Education.

>> Donavon Earl, Crossroads Church, global children’s pastor.

>> Connie May, Odessa College, executive director for institutional effectiveness, long term United Way community investment panelist.

>> Becki Moralez, Odessa Regional Medical Center service representative.

>> Jason Osborne, ECISD, chief innovation officer.

>> Nelda Rose, Rose Investment Properties.

>> Thomas Webb, Odessa Pumps, senior accountant.

>> Jessica Zuniga, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center director of development.