Saying Goodbye to Our Loaned Executives

On November 16, we said goodbye to our 2012 Loaned Executives at a luncheon hosted by Herschel Morris of CF Industries, the 2012 Loaned Executive Chair. The event was held at the CF Industries Plant City location and was attended by approximately 40 people, including the Loaned Executives and their supervisors, CEO’s of the companies that participated in the program, Loaned Executive Trainers, and United Way staff.

The Loaned Executives were honored at this Luncheon, and their respective companies were also recognized. This year's LEs were: Kaity Brady, Jennifer Burnham, Tom Costello, Monica Dandridge, Kayla Defeo, Tangela Dupree, Sheila Rewis, Jessica Roberts, and Cody Walker.

Companies that either loaned or sponsored an LE and the number of years they have participated are as follows:

• State Farm Insurance – 25 years
• Publix Super Markets, Inc. – 23 years
• GEICO – 15 years
• CF Industries, Inc. – 14 years
• Winter Haven Hospital – 9 year
• Watson Clinic, LLP – 8 years
• The Mosaic Company – 7 years
• CCC Group, Inc. – 7 years
• ArrMaz Custom Chemicals – 2 years

Loaned Executives work for three months out of the United Way of Central Florida's Highland City offices. Companies loan the executives to help the community and also benefit from skill development for their personnel. The loaned personnel are trained in public speaking and are immersed in the health and human service community of Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties. Company CEOs say they support the program because their personnel return to the workplace with increased professionalism and a commitment to serve their community.

We are grateful to our LEs, and to their companies for allowing them to participate in this important United Way program. These companies and individuals definitely know what it means to Live United.