Way to Go, Rich!

AmeriCorps*VISTA Rich Field has helped register four organizations in Shelby County as new sites for The Ohio Benefit Bank.

AmeriCorps*VISTA and Regional Coordinator Meredith Hill set up the laptop and projector at The Ohio Benefit Bank event in Darke County on July 27 at the Masonic Lodge in Greenville. Submitted by Rich Field.

His efforts have earned him high praise from Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, executive director of the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks.

"Congratulations, Rich! Your leadership, commitment and dedication is to be commended," she wrote in an e-mail Tuesday. "Keep up the great work."

Field, who is retired from a job in marketing and promotions, has utilized his experiences in marketing to make the OBB accessible and appealing to a range of people countywide.

"The fact that I've had a number of years working with major accounts has helped me a lot. Being able to hit the highlights and major areas has helped me a lot," he said Tuesday in a telephone interview. "The fact that we not only have tax benefits but personal benefits for people to important."

AmeriCorps*VISTA Rich Field addresses the attendees at July 27 OBB event at the Masonic Lodge in Greenville in Darke County. Submitted by Rich Field.

Field also works with OASHF Regional Coordinator Gayle Loyola, Community Trainer Mary Dardio and Communications Manager Charles Barber.

A more detailed write-up of Rich's accomplishments in Shelby County is forthcoming.

Again, join Lisa and me in applauding Rich and his team's efforts in successfully expanding The Ohio Benefit Bank in Shelby County.