The Board of Directors today announced that Brian Wipperman, Bloomington, IL, has been selected as the new Chief Executive Officer of Marcfirst.
“The Marcfirst board was looking for someone who was not just qualified to do the job but also someone who is a good fit for the incredibly strong executive team at Marcfirst,” board president Sam Lewis said. “We believe we have found the right person in Brian Wipperman and we are very excited to have him join our organization.”
Wipperman joins Marcfirst with 16 years of experience in special education, most recently as the Vice President of Education for the Children’s Home Association of Illinois in Peoria. Prior to his role at the Children’s Home, Wipperman was the Supervisor of Special Education for Sewanhaka Central High School District in Floral Park, NY.
“I am excited to join an organization with such a strong reputation and a long history of service to McLean County,” Wipperman said. “I’m looking forward to getting to know the Marcfirst staff, the people we serve, and our partners in the community.”
Wipperman succeeds Laura Furlong, who retired from her role as CEO of Marcfirst on June 28, 2019. Marcfirst Chief Operating Officer, Gregg Chadwick, will continue as Acting CEO until Wipperman takes the reigns on August 26, 2019.
Wipperman holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Molloy College, a master’s degree in education from Queens College, and is a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Leadership Academy for Administrative Certification.
