The Board of Directors of Thrive Allen County announced today the resignation of President and CEO David Toland, who has been appointed Acting Secretary of Commerce by Governor-elect Laura Kelly.  Toland’s resignation is effective Friday, January 11, 2019.  He will begin work for Governor Kelly on Monday, January 14, 2019.

Toland began with Thrive in January 2008.  During his tenure Thrive has grown from an all-volunteer coalition based primarily in Iola to an organization known nationally for innovative approaches to improving the quality of life in rural communities. 

Dr. Brian Wolfe, chairman of the board, noted the organization is the largest of its type in Kansas with 10 full-time staff positions, an annual operating budget of nearly $1 million, and a 15,000-square foot building as its headquarters. 

The organization has a strong and stable funding base that includes a mix of private foundations, state and federal grants as well as contracts for services and private donations. Most recently Thrive launched a statewide initiative, Thrive Kansas.    

Thrive will be recruiting nationally for a new President and CEO.  

For more information about David Toland’s tenure at Thrive Allen County click here.