United Way of Lake County names next CEO

United Way of Lake County’s board has appointed Quinton Snodgrass as its next president and chief executive officer, effective April 1.

Snodgrass will succeed Kristi Long, who announced in November her intention to retire after serving as the nonprofit’s president and CEO for 23 years.

“I look forward to building upon United Way’s impact bringing people and resources together to address our community’s greatest challenges,” Snodgrass said.

Snodgrass has served as United Way of Lake County’s vice president of resource development for eight years. He has worked in strategic fundraising, resource development and community engagement. His career spans more than 20 years in leadership roles within local, national and international health and human services organizations.

Snodgrass began his career at United Way of Metro Chicago after earning his Bachelor of Science degree in business and marketing from Butler University.

“Quinton is a visionary leader who is poised to advance United Way of Lake County’s mission to mobilize our community to action so all can thrive,” said Joe Garnett, UWLC’s board chair. “His background, experience and knowledge of Lake County make him the ideal person to help lead UWLC in its next chapter.”