Community Action Duluth announces interim executive director
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Dave Benson has been appointed interim executive director at Community Action Duluth. Thursday was his third day on the job.
"I’m pleased to be here. It’s a great organization. I really support the mission of reducing poverty in Duluth. It’s a bigger issue than a lot of people realize. I’m here to help however I can," he said.
The organization is committed to eliminating barriers to health, home ownership, transportation, food access, education and employment.
He‘ll remain in the role while the CAD Board of Directors searches for a permanent director.
Benson has experience serving as the executive director of the Damiano Center, interim executive director at the Lake Superior Zoo, and significant board experience.
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Dave Benson is the interim executive director at Community Action Duluth.[WDIO]
The Board is also seeking more people to serve on the Board. But they say that programs will continue without pause.