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Brian Hunt

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Chief Executive Officer at Sherwood Trust
📍 Walla Walla, Washington, United States

Brian Hunt is the CEO of Sherwood Trust, a private foundation focused on community capacity-building in the Walla Walla Valley. He has an extensive background in mission-driven media, having previously served as Editor and Publisher for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin. He earned a bachelors degree from Commonwealth University-Lock Haven in Pennsylvania.

Deeply devoted to his community, Brian has volunteered with numerous local organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, United Way, and Noon Rotary. He transitioned from a long career in journalism to philanthropy to focus on strengthening the region where he and his spouse, Carole, have lived since 2015.

He was selected for his current CEO role from a pool of over 120 applicants, highlighting his strong reputation and connection to the community.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Walla Walla, Washington, United States
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Community Capacity-Building
As CEO of Sherwood Trust, his primary mission is to support nonprofits and public agencies to create a thriving and inclusive region.
Nonprofit Grantmaking
He directly leads the foundation's grantmaking strategy, focusing on investments that are transformative for the Walla Walla Valley community.
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Career

Work history

3-2020
Chief Executive Officer
Sherwood Trust
5-2015 - 3-2020
Editor & Publisher
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
6-2013 - 4-2015
Publisher
DJC / The Dolan Company
7-2012 - 5-2013
B2B Marketing, Digital Media, Content Strategy
B2B Marketing Content
3-2009 - 6-2012
Publisher
The Recorder / ALM
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Education
1979 - 1983
BA
Commonwealth University-Lock Haven
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