The Meadowlark Hills Foundation has named Becky Fitzgerald the new Development Director.

In her new role, Becky will be responsible for creating, fostering and maintaining relationships with donors, residents and staff. She will work to cultivate gifts and to provide the opportunity for individuals to give their time, talents and treasure to further the mission of Meadowlark Hills.

“My role for the past several years has been to help retirees find new homes at Meadowlark Hills,” Becky said. “I’ve been blessed to watch as they escape the burdens of home ownership and embrace safe and convenient lifestyles, making new acquaintances and discovering different interests. The people I serve also are my friends, and it’s a joy to spend so much of my time laughing with them and learning from them. I appreciate being a part of such a passionate and creative family of staff and residents.”

Lonnie Baker, Chief Executive Officer at Meadowlark Hills, looks forward to a bright future for the Meadowlark Hills Foundation with Becky as the new Development Director. “Becky’s dedication to Meadowlark Hills and her continued service and support to the Manhattan community is one that is unmatched,” Lonnie said. “Her passion for the residents, their well-being and future progress is abundant. We are lucky to have her as a part of the team.”

Becky has been an employee at Meadowlark Hills since 2003 when she joined the team as the Community Relations Coordinator. She transitioned to the sales team in 2005, focusing on independent and assisted living. Becky graduated from Wellington High School in 1982. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications at Kansas State University in 1985. Prior to joining the team at Meadowlark Hills, Becky was the Lifestyle editor at the Salina Journal and assistant editor of Powercat Illustrated. She has been a co-owner of Spirit Street Publishing since 1998.

Expected to fully transition into her new position by July 2014, Becky is excited to remain a part of Meadowlark Hills and continue having a positive impact on the organization. “I anticipate opportunities to share the organization’s mission with others and to help stakeholders find a way to benefit Meadowlark Hills as they are establishing their legacies.”

Becky’s new office will be located in Miller Place. Stop by and say hello!