GREENFIELD, NH — Shari J. Landry, of Concord, NH, has been named vice president of development for Crotched Mountain Foundation. In her role, she will serve individuals with disabilities and their families by providing leadership to all fundraising activities on behalf of Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center and its related programs throughout New Hampshire and the Northeast.

Prior to joining Crotched Mountain, Ms. Landry served as senior vice president/chief operating officer for Child and Family Services of New Hampshire, and has over 20 years of nonprofit management experience. Throughout her career, she has actively been involved in a number of local, regional and national initiatives and organizations, including a national effort to address adolescent substance abuse, Reclaiming Futures, and the Child Welfare League of America. Currently, Ms. Landry is a commissioner of the Concord Housing Authority, and a member of the Citizen's Review Panel for the Department of Health and Human Services. Additionally, she is a 2007 graduate of Leadership New Hampshire. Ms. Landry earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of New Hampshire and her Master of Science Degree from Springfield College.

"It is a privilege to support an organization with the extraordinary reputation of Crotched Mountain," said Ms. Landry. I look forward to working with the organization's trustees and staff to continue, and expand upon, the important and life-changing services that happen every day, on and off "the mountain"!

"We are delighted to welcome Shari to our organization," remarked president and CEO, Donald L. Shumway. "Her leadership, enthusiasm, and insights into the needs of families throughout New Hampshire and beyond will be critical to the successful implementation of our strategic plans."

Crotched Mountain is a charitable organization employing more than 900 people. Its mission is to serve individuals with disabilities and their families, embracing personal choice and development, and building communities of mutual support. Crotched Mountain provides specialized education, rehabilitation, community, and residential support services for more than 2,000 people annually, at its rehabilitation center in Greenfield, New Hampshire and in communities throughout New Hampshire and in selected locations in Massachusetts, Maine and New York. For more information about Crotched Mountain please visit their web site: www.crotchedmountain.org.