Bill Foussard Named Board Trustee of the Year

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Jodi Boyne

Bill Foussard, a member of the Board of Directors for Cerenity Senior Care in Saint Paul, was recently named Board Trustee of the Year by LeadingAge Minnesota. 

The award honors a volunteer board member in an older adult services organization whose leadership, service and actions have enriched the lives of older persons and enhanced their community. Cerenity Senior Care, which includes nursing homes, assisted living and memory care in Saint Paul and White Bear Lake, is part of the Benedictine Health System. 

“Bill Foussard is a powerful advocate for older adults and the persons who provide them with care and supportive services. His stewardship, customer service and leadership – in good times and at times when difficult decisions need to be made – is the epitome of what it means to be a board trustee,” said Gayle Kvenvold, President & CEO, LeadingAge Minnesota. “Bill’s leadership, generosity and collaboration have helped create a unique sense of purpose and belonging at the Cerenity communities.” 

Photo Caption:. Pictured (l to r) Nancy Stratman, Board Chair, LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors; Gayle Kvenvold, President and CEO, LeadingAge Minnesota; Bill Foussard; and Sara Sterling, LeadingAge Minnesota Awards & Recognition Committee Chair.

Foussard has served on the Cerenity Board of Directors for eight years. He is an active member of the board, collaborating with area businesses to engage them in supporting senor services, advocating for foundations and private donors to contribute to the enhancement of seniors and the lives of the residents at the Cerenity communities, and supporting the staff and residents through activities and events he personally hosts. 

“Bill embodies leadership and excellent customer service wherever he goes. He has been a staunch support of our renovation plans at Cerenity Marian and was a direct and comforting source of support to staff, residents and their families when we had to make the difficult decision to close two communities,” said Sharyl Kasse and Anne Kolar, Marketing Directors, Cerenity-Marian. 

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