The Unforgettables Foundation Names New Chairman of the Board

The Unforgettables Foundation has named Eileen Hards as its new board chair. Hards, who has been a board member for the Inland Empire-based non-profit organization since 2011 and has acted as an executive committee member since 2012, will replace Gary Christmas in the role. “I am excited to welcome someone with such enthusiasm to chair the board,” said The Unforgettables Foundation (TUF) founder Tim Evans. “A young professional like Eileen will bring energy and new ideas to our organization.” Hards's efforts for TUF include spearheading a new annual fundraising event known as the Bachelor Auction, as well as refreshing the foundation's website and incorporating digital communication with donors in the organization's effort to provide financial burial assistance to families who have lost their children. “I am honored to be given a chance at a young age to lead a group of amazing people doing amazing things,” said Hards. “Our organization is continuously trying to do more and more for our community and I look forward to contributing to the advancement of The Unforgettables Foundation.” Additionally, Hards also acts as the president-elect of The Pick Group of Riverside and chairs the Pick Board Development training program, which teaches young professionals to become effective board members. Hards also works at the University of Redlands as the Marketing Coordinator, where she manages numerous marketing campaigns. She also teaches the school's cheer team. With Hards as its Chair, The Unforgettables Foundation is led by a team of well-respected businesswomen including Devonne Rowlen as Chair-Elect, Linda Stratton as Secretary, and Jenny Wright as Treasurer. Gary Christmas also serves on the Executive Committee as the Immediate Past Chair, along with Mitch Morales as Vice President, and James Persinger and Robert Sturner as members at large.