Hendersonville, Tennessee - January 16, 2026 The Board of Directors of United Way of Sumner County announced today that it is continuing its national executive search for the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. The position was initially posted at the end of 2025, and the search is being conducted in partnership with United Way Worldwide to identify a highly qualified, mission-driven leader to guide the organization into its next chapter of impact.

The Second Harvest of Middle Tennessee Backpack Program supplies children who might otherwise go hungry over the weekend with discreet packs of food slipped into their school backpacks on Friday so they will have food to eat at home.

At this year's 2025 Community Impact Breakfast on August 14, several United Way of Sumner County board members served as award presenters.  We asked them to share their "why" for being involved with UWSC.  Here is what Jordan Woodruff, UWSC Board Vice Chair, shared that day:

Good morning, my name is Jordan Woodruff, and I have the pleasure of serving as Vice Chair of the board.

I have been asked to tell you about my WHY for partnering with United Way.