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United Way chief retires

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United Way of the Ozarks President and CEO John Rush retired March 31 after 20 years with the organization.

Rush, 68, plans to stay in Springfield and has no intentions of taking up another job.

“I’ve been here 20 years, and it’s been a very good experience for me,” Rush said.

During Rush’s tenure, United Way’s annual fundraising totals exceeded $3 million annually, making it the largest volunteer organization in the area, according to a news release.

Rush said his replacement has been determined but declined to name the person until United Way makes an announcement.

This story originally appeared in SBJ’s March 31 free e-news Daily Update. Click here to register.

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