NEW CHAIRMAN OF UNITED WAY BOARD

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam”™s Board of Directors has named Katonah resident Bud Hammer as its new chairperson. Hammer, who succeeds June Blanc, joined the United Way board in 2017 and co-chaired the resource development committee and annual golf event since 2018.

“I look forward to leading the board of such a relevant and resilient organization in order to provide a helping hand  to hundreds of thousands of our neighbors who are struggling to survive and giving them hope for a better tomorrow through its education, financial stability and health initiatives,” said Hammer.

Hammer is the president and general manager of Atlantic Westchester Inc., an award-winning commercial and industrial HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) business located in Bedford Hills. The company holds HVAC licenses in Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties and Connecticut.

When Covid-19 arrived Hammer and his Atlantic team helped United Way with its Emergency Food Distribution in Putnam County and its Heroes and Homebound Hot Meals Delivery programs.

“His leadership (Hammer) and support will be essential to the organization”™s continued impact in the community and I look forward to working closely with him,” said Tom Gabriel, president and CEO of the United Way. 

Hammer graduated from Pace University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing.