February 8, 2012

The Board of Directors of the Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Larry Marshall to the position of Executive Director.

The Board struck a Search Committee, who completed an extensive search process, with the assistance of the Barnes Management Group. Today the Board confirmed the appointment of Mr. Marshall, who will assume his new duties as of February 13, 2012.

After 11 months of management by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, a new Board of Directors was established in September 2011. Mr. Marshall, who was appointed as Ministry Supervisor, took on the role of Acting Executive Director, while on secondment from the London and Middlesex Children’s Aid Society.

Mr. Marshall brings passion and experience to his new role having been involved in the field of child welfare for over 30 years, with the last five years as the Associate Director at the London CAS. “I am confident that the Board's decision to appoint Larry Marshall as Executive Director of HPCAS will ensure the consistency and stability required to rebuild our agency and provide the best service possible for our children. As Acting Executive Director, Larry has shown that he places an emphasis on a supportive culture for our foster parents and our agency staff as well as positive community relations,” said Marie Parsons, President of the HPCAS Board of Directors.

On his appointment as Executive Director, Mr. Marshall said, “I want to thank the Board of Directors for their vote of confidence and the opportunity to continue to build on our efforts over the past several months. I look forward to the very exciting times ahead for the Board and staff as we review how we provide services to families and children in Huron and Perth counties.”