The Blue Valley School District Board of Education appointed Henry Abbott to the Blue Valley Recreation Commission Board. Abbott, representing the south district, will complete the term vacated by Clay Norkey who was recently elected to the Blue Valley School Board.
Abbott moved to the community eight years ago to spend more time with his three grandchildren who all attend school in the district. As a retiree, he has spent time volunteering at school functions as well as coaching in Blue Valley Rec baseball, softball, and basketball leagues. He’s also spent many hours transporting his grandkids to gymnastics and swimming lessons at the Activity Center. The last 15 months, he has been a patron liaison for Blue Valley Rec’s Finance and Risk Management Committee.
“Henry’s contribution to the FARM Committee has been immeasurable and we look forward to the value he brings to the Commission,” commented current Commission Chair Mark Hoffmeister.
Abbott holds a degree in economics, an MBA, and has more than 30 years of practical work in the insurance industry. Throughout his career, he served on various foundation boards, was active in promoting positive mental health, and passionate about inclusiveness.
“We look forward to Henry expanding his role with Blue Valley Recreation,” said Executive Director Shane DeWald. “His expertise and ability to look at things from a different perspective will greatly benefit our organization.”
Volunteer commissioners have a passion for enriching the lives of residents through recreational activities and sports. The seven-member Board serves as a policy-setting board for the organization and meets monthly. Each commissioner serves on a committee comprised of staff and citizen members from the community. Abbott will serve on the Community Relations, Facilities, and Programming Committee and as a liaison to one of the sport advisory councils.