Keith Whyte departs role as NCPG Executive Director
The NCPG Board of Directors stated that it will conduct a national search to identify a permanent Executive Director later in 2025.
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- Nancy Green has been appointed as Interim Executive Director, a role in which she most recently held for the American Sustainable Business Network
- NCPG Board President Susan Tucker stated that the Board is confident in the team currently in place to carry out the NCPG’s vital work with responsible gambling
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) reported that Keith Whyte has departed his role as the Council’s Executive Director, effective as of January 13, 2025, with Nancy Green having been appointed as Interim Executive Director in his place.
“On behalf of the entire Board, I want to thank Keith for his leadership and contributions to the organization during his tenure,” NCPG Board President Susan Tucker said.
“During this transition, our mission to lead awareness and advocacy efforts to reduce gambling harm remains our top priority, and we are confident in the team we have in place to seamlessly carry out this vital work.”
The NCPG Board of Directors also stated that it will conduct a national search to identify a permanent Executive Director later in 2025.
Green was said to bring extensive association, nonprofit leadership and program experience from her previous roles, most recently serving as Interim Executive Director for the American Sustainable Business Network.
Good to know: The NCPG awarded $320k in Agility Grant funding to eight organizations on November 7, which are working to “establish and strengthen” local problem gambling prevention efforts
“Having guided several organizations through periods of change, I appreciate that maintaining operational excellence and mission focus are paramount during transitions. NCPG’s work in reducing gambling-related harm is too important to pause,” Green said.
“The dedicated staff, committed board and engaged stakeholders will continue driving essential programs and advocacy efforts forward while we chart the organization’s next chapter.”
Whyte originally became Executive Director of the NCPG in October 1998, overseeing all aspects of the Council’s operations with an enhanced focus on legislative advocacy, media relations, research and public policy.
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