The new president of Cincinnati's United Way and Community Chest brings 25 years of experience with United Way back to the Tristate.

        Robert C. Reifsnyder, president of Louisville's Metro United Way, worked at Cincinnati's United Way from 1979 to 1987.

        Mr. Reifsnyder, 47, said he is excited about returning to Cincinnati and the chance to work at a larger United Way.

        “Most communities have strong volunteer commitments, but Cincinnati's is very special,” he said. “The business community, government, education and health care providers really are committed to making this community initiative work.”

        In Louisville, Mr. Reifsnyder increased the United Way campaign from $12.6 million in 1986 to $31.5 million in 2000. He also expanded services from three to seven counties.

        Mr. Reifsnyder said he has no specific plans or goals for Cincinnati's United Way, which raised $60 million this year.

        “I need to be there and talk to people in leadership positions and I need to listen a lot,” he said. “After I've listened and gotten the landscape and understand more what volunteers and leaders want to try to accomplish, then we can talk specifics.”

        Mr. Reifsnyder was selected for the job by an 11-person search committee that sifted through 100 applicants. He will receive a salary of $225,000 a year.

        He succeeds Richard N. Aft, 62, who will retire in January after 40 years with United Way organizations.
       

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