Jessica Muroff, who elevated United Way Suncoast during six years as CEO, will leave the organization in January to become president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

Muroff succeeds Roxie Jerde, who retired on June 30 after 14 years as president and CEO of the Community Foundation.

“Our board of directors is thrilled for Jessica to bring her exceptional background and expertise to this role at the Community Foundation,” said Paul Hudson, Community Foundation board chair who has been serving as interim CEO. “As a seasoned CEO and strategic decision-maker who understands our generational approach to community investments, Jessica will build on our successes, carrying forward our mission of achieving impact through philanthropy.”

Despite a global pandemic, multiple h

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