The United Way of the Pennryile is has announced the pair who will co-chair the upcoming 2022 United Way Annual Campaign.
According to a news release, the endeavor will be helmed by Whitney Turner Stewart and Lucas Stagner, as they work to raise funds to support the 19 partner agencies of the United Way in Caldwell, Christian, Todd and Trigg counties. Both Christian County natives, Stewart is a Commercial Lines Account Manager for Higgins Insurance, along with being a member of Hopkinsville Rotary and Hopkinsville Young Professionals Engage.
Stagner currently serves as an engineer and paramedic with the Hopkinsville Fire Department and has served in the Christian County Rescue Team for 24 years, currently serving as Deputy Chief. He is also the Deputy Director for Christian County Emergency Management.
He says, “I am excited to be a part of this year’s United Way annual campaign, serving as co-chair alongside my good friend, Whitney. This was an easy decision because being an active member of the Christian County Rescue Team, I see first-hand the impact United Way makes in the Pennyrile Region through its partner agencies.”
Stewart says, “Growing up here in Hopkinsville I have seen the impact that volunteers make in our community and I have always been eager to serve. I am really hoping to target younger donors and shed some light on why donating to United Way is so important and how much it truly impacts our partner agencies.”