CSR Press Release

OAK BROOK, IL. -- The Board of Trustees for Ronald McDonald House Charities recently elected Martin J. Coyne, Jr. as the new President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities. Coyne was named to the position following the retirement of Ken Barun in December.

Coyne joined Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) in 1990 as the Director of Development. In 2001, he was promoted to the position of VP & COO of RMHC. In these roles, Coyne oversaw the financial aspects of the Charity, leading all Development efforts, which have resulted in increased fundraising capacity and the establishment of substantial corporate partnerships.

“I’m honored to have been elected to the role of President and CEO,” said Coyne. “Together with our partners, we hope to grow the Charity and increase the number of children and families RMHC helps.”

Coyne currently serves as a board member of America’s Charities and Deliver the Dream.

About RMHC
Ronald McDonald House Charities, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation, creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. Its programs are grassroots-driven to enable the Charity to offer help where children need it most — right in their own communities. RMHC makes an immediate, positive impact on children’s lives through its global network of local Chapters in 50 countries and regions and its three core programs: the Ronald McDonald House®, Ronald McDonald Family Room™ and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile™. RMHC and its global network of local Chapters have awarded more than $440 million in grants and program services to children’s programs around the world. For more information, visit www.rmhc.org.

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