2019 Trustee-BillFoussard
February 13, 2019
Bill Foussard Named Board Trustee of the Year by LeadingAge Minnesota
Jodi Boyne
Saint Paul – (February 13, 2019) – Bill Foussard, a member of the Board of Directors for Cerenity Senior Care in Saint Paul, was recently named Board Trustee of the Year by LeadingAge Minnesota.
The award honors a volunteer board member in an older adult services organization whose leadership, service and actions have enriched the lives of older persons and enhanced their community. Cerenity Senior Care, which includes nursing homes, assisted living and memory care in Saint Paul and White Bear Lake, is part of the Benedictine Health System.
“Bill Foussard is a powerful advocate for older adults and the persons who provide them with care and supportive services. His stewardship, customer service and leadership – in good times and at times when difficult decisions need to be made – is the epitome of what it means to be a board trustee,” said Gayle Kvenvold, President & CEO, LeadingAge Minnesota. “Bill’s leadership, generosity and collaboration have helped create a unique sense of purpose and belonging at the Cerenity communities.”
Foussard has served on the Cerenity Board of Directors for eight years. He is an active member of the board, collaborating with area businesses to engage them in supporting senor services, advocating for foundations and private donors to contribute to the enhancement of seniors and the lives of the residents at the Cerenity communities, and supporting the staff and residents through activities and events he personally hosts.
“Bill embodies leadership and excellent customer service wherever he goes. He has been a staunch support of our renovation plans at Cerenity Marian and was a direct and comforting source of support to staff, residents and their families when we had to make the difficult decision to close two communities,” said Sharyl Kasse and Anne Kolar, Marketing Directors, Cerenity-Marian.
One highlight of Foussard’s generosity and collaborative spirit is the annual Christmas event he hosts specifically for those who reside in assisted living or long-term care communities. The festive event features staff dressed as elves, a high school choir, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival royal court, a meal and gifts – all complimentary for those in attendance.
“As a business owner, Bill understands the need for good stewardship of resources as services are provided in the customer service field. He is inclusive to all whom he comes in contact with – including his own businesses and the community in which he lives and serves,” said Kay Schumacher, Administrator/CEO, Cerenity Marian.
Photo Caption: Bill Foussard receives the Leading Age Trustee of the year award 2019 at the LeadingAge Minnesota Institute. Pictured (l to r) Nancy Stratman, Board Chair, LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors; Gayle Kvenvold, President and CEO, LeadingAge Minnesota; Bill Foussard; and Sara Sterling, LeadingAge Minnesota Awards & Recognition Committee Chair.
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About LeadingAge Minnesota
Driven to transform and enhance the experience of aging, LeadingAge Minnesota works alongside our members, caregivers, advocates and consumers to collectively shape the future of aging services and ensure older adults in every community live with dignity, meaning and purpose. Together with more than 50,000 caregivers, LeadingAge Minnesota members provide quality services and supports to nearly 70,000 older adults every day in independent senior housing, assisted living communities, adult day services, in-home care and skilled nursing facilities.