Keith Herzig

Background

About Keith Herzig

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS • Board of Directors, Make A Wish CT Board Chair last two years 2010 to 2017 • President/Founder Wishes On Wheels, Inc 501(c)3 to present • Board of Directors, Motor Transport Association of CT 2008 – 2010 • Secretary Columbia Planning and Zoning 2010 – 2014 • EMR/Driver Columbia Volunteer Fire Department 2010 to 2017 Additional Qualifications: Over 1.75 million safe driving miles, passionate about safety and pride Experience setting up booths for trade shows Last two years transported a Make A Wish Monster Truck to over 35 events and was responsible for event logistics Presented and spoken in front of groups and the media Experienced fund raiser Fundraising: • Runs a 501C3 and in 17 years it has raised over $1. 3M to benefit MAW CT • Board member MAW CT 6 ½ years, board chair 2 ½ years • While Board Chair wishes granted increased from 185 to 240, revenue from $4. 3M to $5.7M and net reserves from $2.2M to $4. 3M • Implemented board member annual solicitation plans and total board giving/get increased $200K to $713K Board Development: • Recruited CEO JetBlue, Chief Revenue Officer WWE, Vice President Programming ESPN Marketing: • Helped get media partnerships with NBC TV and IHeart radio Program: • Certified wish granter • Assisted with many wishes as general contractor and soliciting in kind. Recent Fantasy Fenway wish solicited in in-kind Other: • Attended MAW annual conference last 3 years • Phil Lussier former MA board member, National board chair and Metro NY current CEO was mentor • Has strong CEO/Chair relationship • Knows MAW CEOS in NH, VT, MA/RI, CT and NY. • Have spent time with David Williams CEO MAW America, John Crowley Former National Board Chair, Suzanne Sutter and Chuck Loring MAW Consultants.