Brockton, MA – United Way Greater Plymouth County announced today two new key hires to help mobilize our efforts to unite people, ideas, and resources to improve lives and to build a stronger community.
The new directors include Jared Rogers, a former Territory Sales Representative in Craft Beer; and Sharon Brewster, an experienced Brand Strategist who has developed brands for non-profits and small businesses along the East Coast. Rogers is United Way’s new Director of Resource Development, and Brewster is the new Director of Community Resources and Marketing.
“We are very excited to welcome Jared and Sharon to our local United Way family. Their compassion and leadership skills will help create and enhance education, financial resilience, and health opportunities for all in our community”, said Dennis P. Carman, President & CEO of United Way of Greater Plymouth County.
Rogers, a North Shore native, holds an extensive background in relationship management, territory development, and sales working in the food & beverage industry over the course of the last seven years managing a vast majority of the eastern Commonwealth. In addition, he has worked internationally in Dublin, Ireland with a food safety and research firm as an intern and in the real estate space during college. Rogers is a graduate of the College of Wooster, has a BA in Political Science (specialization in International Relations), and a Minor in Spanish. He has studied in Dublin, Ireland at the Institute for International Education in a Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology Program. “Creating connections and building relationships has and will be a central aspect of my life, both personally and professionally as it has led to many fortunes throughout my time,” Rogers said. “They have inspired me to continue to go beyond my horizon, and I hope to continue this at United Way of Greater Plymouth County and support the surrounding communities we serve.” Now a Cape Cod resident, you can find Rogers cooking barbeque, fishing, or lounging at the beach when he is not at work.
Brewster brings to United Way significant experience in branding, design, and community/donor engagement through activities and events and behavioral health. Before coming to United Way of Greater Plymouth County, Brewster worked independently as a Brand Strategist at Brewster Branding, a creative agency specializing in brand development and web design for small businesses and non-profits. Before this Brewster, a Boston native, was the Art Director for United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley for 13 years. Her work at UWMB/MV included: marketing, signage, and event materials for campaigns generating $47 million a year, Community Impact projects, and the Brain Building in Progress statewide campaign. Brewster has also worked in the mental health industry as a Therapist and Administrative Manager for a multi-site Therapy Group. Her experience in designing for causes that help people, passion for partnering with local organizations and businesses, and working in mental health are a welcome addition to our local United Way. When she’s not working you can find Sharon decorating, making wreaths, and spending time with her family and their rescue dog, Dakota. Sharon explained, “I have always wanted to blend my design background and experience as a therapist to help people in a caring and meaningful way. Being part of United Way of Greater Plymouth County is the perfect opportunity to do that while making a difference in the community.”
About United Way of Greater Plymouth County
Established in 1922, United Way of Greater Plymouth County’s mission is “We unite people, ideas and resources to improve lives and to build a stronger community.” United Way envisions a “safe, healthy, diverse and welcoming community where everyone’s needs are met equitably, respectfully and compassionately” by focusing its resources on addressing the vital and interconnected needs of education, health, and financial stability. United Way serves the communities of southeastern Massachusetts, including the city of Brockton and the towns of Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Stoughton, West Bridgewater, and Whitman.
