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+	Andrew Schmidt	Advancement Analyst	andrew.schmidt@kanuga.org	239
Andrew Schmidt Advancement Analyst A graduate of the University of the South, Andrew Schmidt brings seven years of nonprofit fundraising experience to his role as an advancement analyst for Kanuga. His responsibilities include providing thoughtful and timely analysis of Kanuga’s fundraising programs and activities and supporting donor cultivation and stewardship efforts. He works closely with members of the institutional advancement department and committee, board members and volunteers.
+	Gary Giniat	Director of Advancement	gary.giniat@kanuga.org	240
Gary Giniat Director of Advancement A graduate of the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Gary Giniat (pronounced “Jeanette”) brings proven expertise across the advancement spectrum—from non-profit marketing and building earned income to increasing charitable contributions. Gary is responsible for planning and overseeing all of Kanuga’s advancement programs—both development and communications functions—as well as assisting in the growth of all of Kanuga’s revenue producing areas from camps to conferences. Before joining Kanuga, Gary’s 30-year career has spanned from 10 years marketing at the St. Petersburg (FL) Times and eight years in senior leadership roles at Chicago Children’s Museum to being the executive director of Asheville’s Pack Square Conservancy reopening the new 6.5 acre park.
+	Jason Merritt	Communications Manager	jason.merritt@kanuga.org	224
Jason Merritt Communications Manager Jason Merritt joined the Kanuga staff in 2011 and now oversees all marketing and communications materials. His work includes advertising, print and electronic newsletters, website (kanuga.org), social media, public relations and the organization’s overall brand image. With a bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida's School of Journalism, Jason specializes in communications strategy, graphic design, photography and videography. Before moving to Western North Carolina in 2009 he held variety of communications and grassroots advocacy positions with AARP Florida where he developed a deep appreciation for the personal and spiritual satisfaction found in non-profit work.
+	Stan Hubbard	President	stan.hubbard@kanuga.org	212
Stan Hubbard President Stan Hubbard has considered himself the luckiest man in the world since 2005 when he moved to Kanuga and took the helm as president. He oversees many aspects of Kanuga's daily operations and collaborates with Kanuga's Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors to form policies and strategies. He especially enjoys welcoming guests and thanking all of the wonderful people who support Kanuga's ministry. Previously he spent 31 years as a management consultant and business executive, primarily in the financial services industry. He credits a 1989 Kanuga conference with kindling his interest in lay ministry.

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Andrew Schmidt

Advancement Analyst

Gary Giniat

Director of Advancement

Jason Merritt

Communications Manager

Stan Hubbard

President