Coast Guard Foundation Hires New Regional Director for the Great Lakes Area
Crystal Sabol to Lead the Organization’s Efforts in the Coast Guard’s 9th District
Published: Thursday, April 20, 2023 12:00 pm
By: Coast Guard Foundation
Stonington, Conn. – The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today that Crystal Sabol recently joined the Foundation’s fundraising team. In her new position as regional director for the Great Lakes, she will work closely with Coast Guard units in Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and New York to identify and fulfill education, morale and wellness, and family support for Coast Guard members.
“Crystal is a strong addition to our team,” said Susan Ludwig, president, Coast Guard Foundation. “Her experience in raising support and building relationships is a key component to growing our support for Coast Guard members who live and serve here in the Great Lakes.”
Sabol brings more than 18 years of nonprofit fundraising, sales and business development experience to her role at the Coast Guard Foundation. Her experience includes roles in higher education and healthcare systems, as well as community and relationship-building initiatives. She is a graduate of the University of Akron, Ohio.
“It is a true honor to join the Coast Guard Foundation to coordinate support and build partnerships to benefit those who serve in the United States Coast Guard,” said Sabol.
To learn more about the Coast Guard Foundation or to help support its work, please visit www.coastguardfoundation.org.
About The Coast Guard Foundation
The Coast Guard Foundation is committed to ensuring all Coast Guard members and families have the resources they need to build resilience throughout their lives. Founded in 1969, we’re a vital partner to the Coast Guard—tackling the toughest challenges confronting our heroes and strengthening the entire community. Coast Guard members sacrifice so much to protect our nation. We must stand together and show them our appreciation so they can remain always ready. Join us at CoastGuardFoundation.org.
About the U.S. Coast Guard 9th District: The Ninth Coast Guard District is responsible for all Coast Guard operations throughout the five Great Lakes, the Saint Lawrence Seaway and parts of the surrounding states including 6,700 miles of shoreline and 1,500 miles of the international border with Canada. The 6,000 active duty, reserve, civilian and auxiliary men and women who make up the Ninth District deliver multi-mission services in search and rescue, maritime safety and security, environmental protection, maritime law enforcement, aids to navigation and icebreaking.
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