THE ARC NEW YORK DEDICATES CONFERENCE ROOM TO VOLUNTEER
WWAARC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NAMED TIMES UNION TOP CEO
Dan Murray, Executive Director of Warren, Washington & Albany Counties ARC (WWAARC), was recently honored as one of the Times Union's Top 15 CEOs. "From the moment I walked through the ARC doors, I knew this is where I wanted to be," Dan said. "I've always been extremely fortunate to work alongside the most selfless, hard-working, and caring people. WWAARC is my extended family and will always hold my heart." Dan grew up in the Capital Region and was taught the importance of acceptance and inclusion by his parents and extended family. Visits with relatives for holidays and family gatherings often included his cousin, Bobby, who had Down syndrome. “Bobby wasn’t treated differently by anyone,” Dan said. “He was just another cousin amongst many – he played, laughed, talked, joked and danced alongside everyone else.” Prior to joining the WWAARC family, Dan served in the United States Army where he learned the importance of effective leadership, teamwork, honest and direct communication, camaraderie, and appreciating and acknowledging everyone’s contributions, regardless of their position or role. Throughout his nearly 30-year career at WWAARC, a career that began with providing direct support and care to people with I/DD, Dan has striven to incorporate these values and principles into all that he does in support of the organization’s mission and its employees.
In May, The Arc New York had the honor of dedicating its large conference and training room to Mr. Warren Heilbronner, Esq. Mr. Heilbronner exemplifies dedication, continual service, and advocacy on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Warren is very proud of his work with Trust Services and reaching the goal of over $100 million under Trust management, as he should be! It is an amazing accomplishment, representing a 20,000% increase from the original amount under management when the Trust opened. Warren was extremely touched by the dedication and reiterated his passion for our organization upon acceptance. We are a stronger organization because of Mr. Warren Heilbronner. His nearly 50 years of volunteer work with The Arc of Monroe and The Arc New York demonstrate an unwavering commitment to this field. Through his service to his Chapter, The Arc New York Board of Governors and the Trust, Warren has improved the lives of thousands of people with I/DD in our state. Warren joined The Arc of Monroe Board in 1973 and served as VP/President for a decade. He served on his Chapter Board, as its President, on The Arc New York Board of Governors, as Vice-President for the Western Region, on the NYSARC Executive Committee, and held numerous committee chairmanships and memberships. Most notably, Warren has served as Trustee and Chairman of the NYSARC Trust since 1986 — almost four decades! In 2020 he was named The Arc New York Volunteer of the Year, among many other distinctions.
Congratulations, Dan Murray!
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