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Dave Morin Appointed as CEO

Entrepreneurial Leader Brings Business and Innovation Experience

Samaritas’ Board of Trustees has selected be instrumental in advancing our mission. "I am honored to continue my work with
Dave Morin as its new permanent Chief With a focus on continuous improvement the incredible team at Samaritas and to lead
Executive Officer. Morin, who has been and the thoughtful adaptation of services, this organization in our mission to support
serving as interim CEO for the past two Morin is committed to ensuring that the most vulnerable members of our
years and previously was on the board of Samaritas remains at the forefront of community,” said Morin. “The passion,
directors for seven years, brings a career of addressing the needs of vulnerable dedication, and resilience of our staff inspire
experience and passion to the role. populations in Michigan. me every day, and I am committed to
ensuring that we have the resources and
This appointment ensures continuity in “Dave's entrepreneurial experience and support necessary to help children and
leadership as we continue to evolve our commitment to our mission will provide the families not just survive—but thrive.
services to create life-changing ripples in the leadership we need to begin our next 90 Together, we will continue to innovate and
lives we serve. Under Morin’s guidance, we years of service to Michigan," said David adapt as we meet the evolving needs of the
at Samaritas are poised to further Lochner, Samaritas Board Chair. "In order individuals and families we serve."
strengthen our commitment to building a for us to continue to provide
community of passionate people who transformational impact to those we serve, In its 90th year, the Samaritas team
believe in the power of kindness and we're going to need vision, creativity and understands that action is what helps
potential for change. focus - all qualities that Dave has brought families go from struggling to thriving,
over the last two years helping us get to this uplifting those who need it most, and
A serial entrepreneur, executive and startup point.” empowering them to become the architects
consultant widely recognized in Michigan of their own destinies. As a result, the
and beyond as an innovator and strategic Founded in 1934, Samaritas has a proud organization is developing end-to-end
thinker, Morin co-founded multiple history of providing critical support to solutions to address the housing crisis,
software companies before joining individuals and families in need, from putting children first and helping families
Samaritas, including Cielo MedSolutions affordable housing and foster care to flourish, providing mental health wellness
and Mountain Pass Solutions. His success addiction services and refugee resettlement. and addiction services to assist individuals
in driving change, building strong With Morin as our new CEO, we will build toward recovery and reclaiming their lives,
partnerships, and increasing operational upon our legacy and continue to provide and welcoming refugees looking for hope
efficiency will life-changing services, working alongside and a fresh start.
local communities, partners, and
policymakers to create lasting change.

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