Photo provided to the Times Observer Mark King, left, has been selected as the next executive director of the Community Foundation of Warren County. He takes over for, right, Rob Kaemmerer.

Mark King has been selected to lead the Community Foundation of Warren County.

King has been appointed executive director. He’ll take over for Rob Kaemmerer.

“Mark has a long history of philanthropic involvement and leadership here in Warren County and very directly with the foundation,” said Dan Blair, Chair of the Foundation Board’s Personnel Committee. “His thoughtful, inclusive and optimistic nature, non-profit relationships and leadership will serve the foundation and the county well.”

King has been heavily involved in the Warren Gives initiative.

“It is an honor to be selected as the Executive Director of the Community Foundation, and I owe a great debt of gratitude to the past Executive Directors and Board members that I’ve had the pleasure to work with and learn from over the years,” King said. “And I owe a special debt of gratitude to past executive director, Rob Kaemmerer, for his valuable assistance and guidance through our transition.”

“Mark’s experience, sincere love of community and passion for the work of the Foundation positions us well for future success,” John Hanna, foundation board chair, added, “and we look forward to continuing our mission of enhancing and sustaining the quality of life in Warren County through philanthropy under his direction.”