Appointment of Merrick’s Next Executive Director
Published April 25, 2025
Dear Friends of Merrick, Inc.,
The Board of Trustees is delighted to announce that, after an extensive and thorough search process, we have appointed Mike Greenbaum as our organization’s next Executive Director. This decision marks a pivotal moment in our journey, and we are enthusiastic about the future that lies ahead.
Mike began his career in the disability services field in 2000, when he joined Merrick, Inc., in a fundraising and CFO role. He left in 2014 to be the Executive Director of Newtrax, Inc., which is a nonprofit that provides transportation services to adults with disabilities, including many of our clients. Recognized as a leader in disability transportation services, and with his longstanding connection to Merrick, Mike brings with him a wealth of experience, a deep commitment to our mission, and a record of success and achievement that we believe will drive our organization forward. We are confident that under his leadership, we will continue to make a profound impact in our community and in the disability sector.
The process to select our new Executive Director was conducted with the utmost diligence and care to identify the best candidate to lead our organization into the future. To ensure a thorough, objective, and thoughtful selection process, the Board formed a search committee that included trustees as well as family members. They then enlisted Brad Ballinger from Cincinnatus, an experienced nonprofit recruitment consultant, to assist. A detailed job profile was created with input from key stakeholders to attract strong, diverse candidates. A broad search was conducted, followed by a rigorous evaluation and interview process, and after reviewing top candidates, the Board unanimously approved the appointment of Mike as the new Executive Director.
Mike will begin transitioning to Merrick on May 19th and will be in his position as Executive Director on Monday, June 16th. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed to this nearly 12-month process. Special thanks go to the Executive Director Search Committee as well as Brad Ballinger.
Transitions are rarely easy, but we are excited about the journey ahead. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our organization. Together, we will continue to fulfill our mission to empower adults with disabilities through vocational and social opportunities and to guide them toward realizing their goals and dreams.
Respectfully,
The Board of Trustees
Merrick, Inc.