OutFront Kalamazoo Welcomes Christopher Terkos as Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 10, 2025
CONTACT:
Heather Sanford, Communications & Advocacy Manager
269-349-4234
heather@outfrontkzoo.org
KALAMAZOO, MI – OutFront Kalamazoo is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Terkos (he/him) as its new Executive Director.
“I am deeply honored to join OutFront Kalamazoo and build upon its rich legacy of advocacy and support,” said Terkos. “This organization has been a cornerstone of progress in our community, and I am excited to work with the talented staff, dedicated board members, and inspiring individuals who are committed to achieving lasting change.”
Community members may recognize Terkos from his previous work with the organization. Terkos is a former member of OutFront Kalamazoo’s Board of the Directors, including time served as Vice President. He has also served on the planning committees for Kalamazoo Pride and Winter Gala, OutFront Kalamazoo’s two largest annual fundraisers.
“His leadership experience, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to LGBTQIA+ equality make him the ideal candidate to guide our organization into the future,” said Regan Hanley (she/her), Board co-Chair.
Terkos brings decades of experience in the financial services and nonprofit sectors. He is skilled in leadership development; strategic planning; coaching and facilitation; relationship management; project management; fund development; and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Most recently, he served as VP Financial Center Manager at Fifth Third Bank.
“I am very excited to see what he can accomplish in this position and believe we can all work together to continue building on what has already been accomplished,” said Nicole Ogrin (she/her), Board co-Chair.
Terkos will begin serving as Executive Director of OutFront Kalamazoo on January 13, 2025.
OutFront Kalamazoo is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to create a just, inclusive, equitable, and supportive environment in Southwest Michigan for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions.
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