MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release
8/5/08
St. Francis Manor Appoints New Executive Director
Vero Beach, FL
St. Francis Manor, a 34 year old not for profit organization located in Vero Beach that provides affordable housing for seniors with limited income, is pleased to announce the hiring of
Paul Ringenberger as its new Executive Director.
Ringenberger comes to Vero Beach from Port Charlotte, Florida where he was CEO of St. Vincent DePaul Health Care, a program that provided free prescription medicine and health care to the working poor, uninsured and homeless. During his tenure he expanded the program from a community pharmacy to a community health clinic and added satellite locations in Englewood and Punta Gorda, Florida.
According to Darby Gibbons, President of the St. Francis Board of Directors, "We are excited about the appointment of Paul Ringenberger as our new Executive Director. He brings a wealth of experience in development and planning to the Manor, and we are looking forward to working with Paul to bring the Manor to even greater levels."
The new Executive Director is no stranger to the Vero community. Stated Ringenberger, "I lived and worked here several years ago and had the privilege to write a book and produce a documentary about entertainment producer, Jack Morton- a resident of John's Island. I loved the entire experience and thoroughly enjoyed my time in Vero Beach. I'm thankful to be back in such a beautiful community and equally thrilled to be working for such a noble and successful program such as St. Francis Manor."
St. Francis Manor is located at 1750 20
th Avenue in Vero Beach. The non-denominational program provides affordable efficiency apartments to seniors on a limited income.
For more information about St. Francis Manor call: 772-562-8575
Visit the web site at:
www.stfrancismanor.org