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Rappahannock Goodwill announces retirement of President & CEO Donnie Tolson

by | May 11, 2019 | Non-Profits


Tolson joined Rappahannock Goodwill in 2010 and served as Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer until he was selected for the role of President & CEO beginning January 1, 2016. Previously, Tolson retired from Goodwill Industries International (GII) after a 27-year career (1976 – 2003).

Since coming to Rappahannock Goodwill, Tolson has helped to guide the organization through a period of growth, including the purchase and repurposing of the former Gallahan’s Furniture store in Spotsylvania into the Goodwill Community Resource Center. Under his leadership, the organization is in the third year of a five-year strategic plan that focuses on creating jobs, building relationships with businesses, transitioning individuals to jobs outside Goodwill, and providing training not available elsewhere.


“I was fascinated from the start by Goodwill’s business model, which is to earn money through social enterprise—our stores—that is then applied to our charitable purpose of putting folks to work. I later became enamored of the mission, and since 1976 I’ve never looked back,” Tolson said. “I’m proud of this organization and the work we do. Guided by a powerful vision and led by an outstanding team of professionals, RGI is unwavering in its commitment to serve the community. I look forward to seeing continued progress in the prosecution of RGI’s mission.”


“The Rappahannock Goodwill Board of Directors is grateful to Donnie for his service and appreciative of all of his efforts to move the organization forward,” said Bruce Barnett, Board Chair. “Donnie’s extensive experience at Goodwill Industries International, his keen business knowledge, and his love for the work of Goodwill have made him an outstanding leader for the organization, and we wish him well.”


Following board policy, the Board of Directors has initiated its pre-determined succession procedure.



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