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Buesching Promoted at Don Wood Foundation

Friday, October 7, 2022
Patrick Buesching

The Don Wood Foundation, a private foundation in Fort Wayne that is dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and related education in the region, has recently promoted Patrick Buesching to Director of Strategic Initiatives.

Buesching joined the Foundation's staff in October 2021 as a Program Officer. As the Director of Strategic Initiatives, he will be responsible for marketing and communications, strategic grant making, and helping to guide the Foundation's strategic and change management planning and execution.

"We're grateful to have Patrick on our team," Executive Director Laura Macknick said. "The efficiency he has portrayed in his previous role gives us confidence that he will help streamline communication and management practices."

The Don Wood Foundation serves to align opportunities between students, community, and industry by growing and strengthening the manufacturing sector in the region. To learn more about the Don Wood Foundation, visit their website at www.DonWoodFoundation.org.

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