Paraguay RPCV and Milton Butterworth III is the new director of development at Blue Ridge Community Health Services



Butterworth is well-known in the community for being the driving force in the success of the Henderson County Public Schools Migrant Education Program, Reid said. "With that experience and his time with the Peace Corps, as well as the time he has served on the board of directors at Blue Ridge, it was obvious to us that he is passionate about helping others, especially in rural communities," Reid said. "So it was a natural fit for Milton to lead our development efforts."

Paraguay RPCV and Milton Butterworth III is the new director of development at Blue Ridge Community Health Services

3 leaders join health agency

From Staff Reports

Three new leaders joined Blue Ridge Community Health Services, the board of directors said Friday.

Blue Ridge named a new chief executive officer and medical and development directors to help lead the health service, which serves the underserved and uninsured.

The new leaders include two veteran health care administrators from Ohio and a local resident known for his work with the migrant population for Henderson County Schools.

Board Chairman Ronald Reid said the new members of the leadership team are committed to Blue Ridge's mission to provide quality medical and dental care to everyone in need.

"They are also very forward-thinking individuals who are eager to collaborate with other organizations in our community," Reid said. "The board is very excited about the future of Blue Ridge Community Health Services and what we can accomplish."

Jennifer Henderson is the new chief executive officer. The new medical director is Dr. Bridget King, and Milton Butterworth III is the new director of development.

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New director of development

Butterworth served as a member of the Blue Ridge board since 2002, and as chairman since 2006.

He previously worked at Blue Ridge as an outreach specialist, helping develop many of the outreach program initiatives that remain successful today, Blue Ridge said. He also served two years with the Peace Corps in Paraguay, South America.

Butterworth is well-known in the community for being the driving force in the success of the Henderson County Public Schools Migrant Education Program, Reid said.

"With that experience and his time with the Peace Corps, as well as the time he has served on the board of directors at Blue Ridge, it was obvious to us that he is passionate about helping others, especially in rural communities," Reid said. "So it was a natural fit for Milton to lead our development efforts."

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