Eric Woodlin Appointed Director of Operations for Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle

The Boys & Girls Clubs of New Rochelle is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Woodlin as its new Director of Operations effective July 1, 2013. In this role Woodlin is responsible for facilities management, general operations and program delivery at all 5 locations throughout the city of New Rochelle.

Eric and his family have a long history of volunteer service with the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle. His daughter, Rikki was a member of the wildly popular SMART Girls Program and his son, Renny began with the club as a volunteer and later became a staff member.

Mr. Woodlin has been a positive contributor to the local community for over 18 years. He created and developed the PAC House Theater & Gallery, Wildcliff Entertainment & Sculpture Garden, and is an Advisory Board Member to the New Rochelle Council on the Arts. Eric serves as a role model for youth, most notably in his early role as Director of the Harlem Junior Tennis Program. Woodlin describes that as “one of his most rewarding experiences because it enabled him to help so many young people reach their goals!”

Eric’s joins the organization with a track record of success in organizational management, business development, recruitment and training at corporations like Kraft Foods and Cadbury Adams. Prior to his corporate career Mr. Woodlin coached the Iona College tennis team and was Director of the New Rochelle Racquet Club. Most recently, Eric conceived and developed Incoming Tide Entertainment LLC, a boutique event management and entertainment company located in New Rochelle, New York. He also maintains solid working relationships with community leaders and local officials on growing the City of New Rochelle through focus groups and strategic planning.

“We are thrilled to have a professional of Eric’s caliber join our team,” says Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Executive Director, Quay Watkins. “His strong ties to our community will enhance our current outreach efforts, support our high quality programming and facilitate growth as we work to serve even more local children.”

The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the youth of the community. By providing a safe place to learn and grow, as well as life enhancing programs and character developing experiences; the club strives to enable all members, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. With locations throughout the city, the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle’s programs serves over 2,000 kids age 6-18 each year.

Anyone interested in learning about ways to support the Club can do so by calling (914) 235-3736, visiting www.bgcnr.org or emailing rbreedy@bgcnr.org.