Margaret Kelly, former global CEO of RE/MAX, has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the Daniels Fund.
Kelly has served on the Board of Directors since 2018. She succeeds former Colorado Attorney General and Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers, who has completed his term as Chair and remains a member of the Board.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Daniels Fund is a private charitable foundation dedicated to positively impacting American life, with a particular focus on Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Now valued at approximately $1.7 billion, the Fund was established by cable television pioneer Bill Daniels. It has awarded more than $1.2 billion throughout its history in grants to nearly 6,000 nonprofit partners and higher education scholarships to over 5,400 students.
“It’s an honor for me to lead the Daniels Fund Board of Directors as we work to deepen Bill Daniels’ legacy of life-changing generosity across the Mountain West,” Kelly said. “For 25 years, the Daniels Fund has opened doors to opportunity for men, women, and children to reach their full potential. I also want to thank Mayor John Suthers for his strong leadership of our Board over the past four years.”
“We are fortunate to have Margaret Kelly as our new Board Chair,” said Hanna Skandera, Daniels Fund CEO and President. “She is respected around the globe for her leadership and strategic vision, along with her deep sense of generosity and compassion. Margaret will have a deep and lasting impact on our work in the years ahead.”
One of the nation’s most distinguished leaders in the real estate industry, Kelly retired in 2015 as Chief Executive Officer of RE/MAX, where she was responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the company across North America and 95 countries around the world.
She has received numerous awards for her business leadership in Colorado and across the country and is recognized for her advocacy for businesswomen around the globe. A breast cancer survivor, Margaret is a prominent advocate in the fight against the disease.
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