Saginaw Community Foundation announces the addition of Eric R. Rutherford to the staff as its new Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Eric will provide strategic leadership and oversight of SCF’s grants and scholarship program, financial operations and investments. He also will manage human resources activities for SCF and contribute to the general operations and strategic direction of the Foundation.
“Eric’s leadership experience and commitment to our community align perfectly with our mission as we strive to bring people and resources together to build an equitable community for each of us in Saginaw County,” said Reneé Johnston, president & CEO of Saginaw Community Foundation. “His expertise and passion for Saginaw County will be invaluable as we continue to build a flourishing community for all, forever.”
Before to joining the staff at SCF, Eric was the director of Hartley Outdoor Education Center, operated by the Saginaw Intermediate School District, in St. Charles and served as the director of Parks and Recreation for Bridgeport Township.
In 2015, Eric was selected for the Gerstacker Fellowship at Saginaw Valley State University. He was named Saginawian of the Year by The Saginaw News in 2011.
“I’m excited to join Saginaw Community Foundation and be part of an organization that makes such a positive difference in Saginaw County,” said Eric. “I look forward to bringing my experiences to support SCF in achieving its strategic goals of equity, diversity, inclusiveness, collaboration, sustainability and community engagement in philanthropy.”
A lifelong resident of Saginaw County, Eric obtained a bachelor’s degree from Saginaw Valley State University and a master’s degree from Seton Hall University. He and his wife, Stacey, have two children, Graysen and Finley.
Eric M. Rutherford
Chief Operating Officer