Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast Appoints Chief Executive Officer

    VENTURA, CA, April 15, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast today announced that Sherry Norman Sybesma of Arlington, Texas has been selected as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the council effective immediately after a national search. Ms. Sybesma has been serving as interim CEO since January 1, of this year and will provide the continued vision and leadership for the council three years post realignment - a core business strategy which joined two legacy councils encompassing six counties along the central coast.

Commenting on her appointment, Ms. Sybesma said, "Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast was formed by the merger of two great legacy councils, each with a rich Girl Scout history. Our challenge now is to use the momentum of that history to make great things happen for girls today so that they can make the world a better place tomorrow."

Ms. Sybesma, a former Girl Scout volunteer and past Executive Director of Girl Scouts Lone Star Council, recently held consultant and Senior Vice President positions at Interbake Foods, an industry-leading baked goods manufacturer. Ms. Sybesma was responsible for managing the Girl Scout cookie business held by Interbake, as well as other segments in retail/private label and contract manufacturing.

We are thrilled that Sherry has accepted the executive leadership position for the council long-term," said Heather Vesterfelt council Board Chair. "Sherry's comprehensive management experience in both corporate and non-profit sectors, combined with her passion for what's best for girls is totally the right formula for moving the council to the next level. We are excited about the future growth and positive outcomes girls, and volunteers, will experience as we approach the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting in March of 2012 and beyond because of the outstanding leadership qualities Sherry has already brought to the organization."

Ms. Sybesma, who is also a facilitator for the Association of Girl Scout Executive Staff, will be headquartered in the Monterey County Girl Scout office.

Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent organization dedicated to helping build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girls participate in an accepting and nurturing environment, and in partnership with committed adult volunteers, to develop strong values, leadership skills, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth that will serve them all their lives.

Website: http://www.girlscoutsccc.org

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