The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley has announced the appointment of Brett Johnson to its board of directors. Johnson is the regional president for Wintrust Financial in the Fox Valley area of Illinois.
In his role at Wintrust, Johnson oversees commercial banking operations. The Community Foundation stated that his extensive experience in regional finance and community involvement will be valuable assets to the board's governance and strategic direction.
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, established in 1948, is a philanthropic organization serving the Aurora area, the Tri-Cities, and Kendall County in Illinois. It manages charitable funds and awards grants to support local nonprofits.