Innovative Services welcomes new CEO
Posted October 31, 2017
Dena Strong.
The Innovative Services NW Board of Directors has announced that Dena Strong has been selected to be Innovative’s new CEO beginning January 1, 2018. The board began the search for a new CEO this spring. After reviewing eight candidates, the board unanimously selected Strong, with her experience in business strategy, executive management, and organizational leadership and efficiencies to lead this 54 year old nonprofit into the future.
Strong has been Innovative’s Vice President of Client Services since September of 2016. She has a Bachelor’s from WSU Vancouver in Business Administration. Early in her professional career, she worked for fortune 500 companies in retail and banking. She spent nine years working for a custom manufacturing company, headquartered in Vancouver, where she held numerous positions, eventually working her way through the ranks to become president and CEO.
Strong will replace Launda Carroll, who is retiring after more than 33 years with the organization. Carroll will continue to be available to assist with the leadership transition and other assigned projects until her retirement on June 30, 2018.