Tina Lundgren Elected Chairman Of The Ronald McDonald House New York Board Of Directors

NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ronald McDonald House® New York today announced that Tina Lundgren has been elected to serve as chairman of its board of directors. Mrs. Lundgren will succeed Stanley B. Shopkorn, managing director of Hilltop Park Associates LLC, who has served as chairman since 2006. Mrs. Lundgren will serve for a term of three years.

"We are very grateful to Stanley Shopkorn for his dedicated and faithful service toward furthering our mission. As a result of his stewardship, the Ronald McDonald House of New York City has expanded its budget as well as its service offerings to help families in ways that were previously unimaginable," said William T. Sullivan, president & CEO of Ronald McDonald House New York.

"Tina Lundgren's influence across the retail and apparel industries, as well as throughout her personal network has helped to raise more than $10 million in support of House operations," said Mr. Sullivan. "In addition, countless hours of community service were logged by volunteers who have provided meaningful experiences for our families. Her role as chairman will help to usher in a new era for the Ronald McDonald House as we work to provide greater access to care for families battling serious illnesses worldwide as well as within city limits."

Mrs. Lundgren joined the Ronald McDonald House New York board of directors in 2007. A published author of numerous works about marketing, branding and business strategy, she has demonstrated her commitment to the House in various roles, including as board vice chairman and triathlete. Mrs. Lundgren received her Masters of Business Administration from The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. She also serves as Vice Chair of the board of Figure Skating in Harlem, and is a World Figure Skating Judge. 

The Ronald McDonald House New York board of directors also voted to name McCann Worldgroup CEO Harris Diamond as Chairman-Elect, who will succeed Mrs. Lundgren in 2017. A member of the board since 2006, he has served as vice chairman, as well as chairman of the organization's Long Range Planning Committee. Through that that committee's very important work, Mr. Diamond will continue to lead expansion efforts to provide more support services to families within the facility, as well as within partner hospitals throughout the city.

About Ronald McDonald House New York

Ronald McDonald House New York provides temporary housing for pediatric cancer patients and their families in a strong, supportive and caring environment which encourages and nurtures the development of child-to-child and parent-to-parent support systems.  Ronald McDonald House New York is the largest facility of its type in the world. The House can accommodate 84 families, and it is filled to capacity almost every night. The House's location in Manhattan, in close proximity to 19 major medical and cancer treatment centers, draws children and families from across the country and the world, as well as from the metropolitan New York City area.  Since its founding, more than 30,000 families have stayed at Ronald McDonald House New York.  For more information, visit www.rmh-newyork.org.

Contact:
Ronald McDonald House New York
Natalie Greaves
212.639.0213
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