PICCOLO JOINS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ORLANDO

November 20, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PICCOLO JOINS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ORLANDO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Orlando, Fla. – Dr. Ronald F. Piccolo, professor of business management at the University of Central Florida, was recently appointed to the Habitat for Humanity Orlando board of directors.

Piccolo has played a key role in Habitat Orlando in recent years, having facilitated strategic planning and development sessions for the Board of Directors. As a result of these planning efforts, the nonprofit purchased Staghorn Villas – a 3.9-acre townhome community now under construction that will provide affordable housing to 58 local families. A native of Philadelphia, Piccolo received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Stetson University and earned his MBA from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. He also holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Florida.
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About Habitat for Humanity:

Habitat for Humanity Orlando is a not-for-profit, ecumenical, Christian organization dedicated to transforming the lives of low-income, hard working families through the American dream of home ownership. Rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator, Habitat Orlando works together with local sponsors, donors and volunteers to build communities and strengthen families throughout Central Florida.

To learn more about Habitat Orlando or to make a donation,
call (407) 648-4567 or visit www.habitat-orlando.org.