United Way of West Tennessee announces CEO transition and interim leadership appointment

United Way of West Tennessee Announces CEO Transition and Interim Leadership Appointment

Jackson, TN — December 15, 2025. The United Way of West Tennessee (UWWT) Board of Directors today announced that Matt Marshall, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be departing the organization, following his impactful tenure, to assume the role of President and CEO of the United Ways of Tennessee, the statewide association that provides executive support to local United Ways across the state. 

Under Marshall’s leadership, UWWT significantly expanded its regional impact across its 15-county footprint, launching several transformative community initiatives—including United Way’s Annual ALICE Report, the Greater Jackson Financial Empowerment Center, the Pathways2Possibilities Career Expo, All Star Readers, the West Tennessee Nonprofit Network, the 211 Hub, and the Ford Community Center—and strengthened partnerships between business, education, and nonprofit sectors to drive measurable change for working families.

“On behalf of the Board, staff, and community partners, we are deeply grateful for Matt’s exceptional service and dedication to our mission,” said John Tucker, Chair of the UWWT Board of Directors. “His vision and leadership have positioned United Way of West Tennessee as a catalyst for community resilience and opportunity across our region.”

To ensure a smooth transition, the Board has appointed Lauren Cino, UWWT’s Executive Vice President, to serve as Interim President and CEO. She will assume the role effective February 1, ensuring continuity of leadership and ongoing progress on UWWT’s key initiatives during this transition period.

“We are confident that our organization remains in capable hands,” added Tucker. “With Lauren providing interim leadership, United Way of West Tennessee will continue to build on its strong foundation and pursue bold strategies to meet the needs of our communities.”

Further updates will be shared regarding a formal process to identify a permanent appointee.

About United Way of West Tennessee

Established in 1941, United Way of West Tennessee is a nonprofit organization in Jackson, Tenn. that unites communities together to find strength and share hope. Through initiatives in Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, Healthy Communities, and Community Resilience, UWWT brings together partners from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to address system-level challenges and create lasting change.

For more information, visit uwwt.org or follow @liveunitedtn on social media.

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