Governor Bev Perdue Appoints United Way CEO Craig Chancellor to State Task Force
Posted: 12-09-2009 : RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - Governor Bev Perdue has appointed United Way of the Greater Triangle president and CEO, Craig A. Chancellor, to the North Carolina Commission on Workforce Development.

Board duties include enhancing and developing strategies that produce a skilled and competitive workforce. The commission has 38 members, each serving a four-year term. All members are Governor-appointed.

Chancellor joined UWGT in 2002 bringing 27 years experience in the United Way system, 13 of those as CEO, to United Way of the Greater Triangle. UWGT is the second largest United Way in the State of North Carolina.

Chancellor began his United Way career in 1975 in Columbus, Ohio and has served the organization in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and for 4 years at the national Office in Alexandria, Virginia. He joined UWGT in January, 2002 after serving as CEO of the United Way in Dayton, Ohio. During his tenure here, Chancellor has been instrumental in the development of the Ten Year Plans to End Homelessness, the expansion of Teaming 4 Technology, and the re-alignment of local operations with national objectives.

A native of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Chancellor graduated from Miami University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. During his United Way career he has served on many boards and task forces. Currently, he is a member of United Way of America’s National Professional Council, the Government Affairs Board of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Directors of United Way of North Carolina, the United Way Key Cities, and the North Carolina Commission for Workforce Development.

Chancellor and his wife Terri have been married for 33 years and are the parents of four grown children. They reside in Cary, NC.

United Way of the Greater Triangle improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. United Way of the Greater Triangle serves Durham, Johnston, Orange and Wake counties by connecting callers to health and human service programs through United Way 2-1-1. To learn more about United Way of the Greater Triangle visit our website: www.unitedwaytriangle.org.