Windham's Sherry Named COO of Granite United Way

Granite United Way is pleased to announce that Bill Sherry will be serving as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer.

Sherry will be overseeing the operations throughout Granite United Way’s statewide footprint, which serves more than 80 percent of New Hampshire and Windsor County, Vermont. He will be working closely with the volunteer-led Board of Directors and Staff Executive Team to create greater efficiencies across all areas within Granite United Way.

Prior to joining Granite United Way, Sherry served as Vice President of Customer Care for Liberty Utilities (formerly National Grid) where he managed customer programs and communications in New Hampshire. Previously, at National Grid, he directed the employee volunteer program that engaged the company’s employees in volunteer efforts across the northeastern US. He also led National Grid’s United Way campaign which resulted in $2.1 million in employee giving across all of their locations.

“Bill has a long history of supporting United Way, serving in several leadership capacities including as a volunteer, Campaign Chair and most recently as a Board Member for the past six years. He has worked alongside our Board of Directors throughout the six United Way mergers to set the course for Granite United Way,” said Patrick Tufts, President and CEO. “His business expertise, combined with his passion for advocacy, will help Granite United Way and, in turn, our community, in new ways. I look forward to working with Bill in this role as we implement the strategic plan our Board of Directors has set forth.”

Sherry received his Master of Business Administration from Bentley University and completed his undergraduate work at Brandeis University. Sherry is a retired Master Sergeant with the United States Air Force and Air National Guard.

“I feel like my entire career has led me to this role at Granite United Way,” said Sherry. “I’ve been fortunate to work for companies that value volunteerism and who provided me with opportunities to give back to my community. Now I have the chance to channel my professional skillset in a way that supports my dedication to community.”

His commitment to the community is evident in the many civic organizations he is engaged with. Sherry was a founding member and past Board Member of the Rotary Club of Greater Salem. He also served as a Board Member for the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce. He has volunteered with American Cancer Society as a Chair of the Salem, NH Relay for Life and as a member of their Board of Directors from 2004 – 2014.

Sherry was named Business Person of the Year in 2009 by the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce. He was also awarded the Jefferson Champions Award for Public Service in 2012.

Sherry resides in Windham with his wife, Diane. The couple has two grown children and a grandson.

Submitted by Granite United Way.