Episcopal Relief and Development has named Kurt DelBene to its Board of Directors. DelBene is Vice President of the Office Server Group of Microsoft Office System.
DelBene has a long career working in the technology industry. He has served in several roles in Microsoft's product development teams, largely in the information worker productivity and collaboration areas. Prior to joining Microsoft in 1992, DelBene was a management consultant with McKinsey & Company where he focused on business strategy for technology companies. He also worked as a software developer and systems engineer for AT&T Bell Laboratories.
"Kurt brings a strong business background to ERD's board, along with a deep sense of the needs of sick and poor people," said the Rt. Rev. Harry Bainbridge, Bishop of Idaho and Chair of the ERD Board. "The Church is blessed to have his gifts offered to further the mission of ERD."
DelBene is an active member of St. Mark's Cathedral in Seattle, Washington, where he has served as a Senior Warden and member of the Cathedral's Church in the World Coordinating Committee.
"Kurt's dedication to the Church and enthusiasm to further ERD's work will be an asset to our board," said Sandra Swan, ERD President. "He is a leader who can lend his expertise to help strengthen ERD's work lifting families out of poverty."
Episcopal Relief and Development saves lives and builds hope in communities around the world. We provide emergency assistance in times of disaster. When the immediate crisis is over, we rebuild devastated communities and offer long-term solutions in the areas of food security, health care, and HIV/AIDS.
