Make-A-Wish Press Release - Howard Glicken Named Chair of Advisory Board
Business Leader is Founding Benefactor of
Southern Florida Chapter’s Hotel InterContinental Ball
Fort Lauderdale, FL – Howard M. Glicken, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the Coral Gables-based Americas Group, has been elected chair of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida’s Advisory Board.
In this role, he will support the foundation’s fundraising endeavors, specifically focusing on securing major gifts.
Glicken, a former member of the foundation’s Board of Directors, has been instrumental to the success of the InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball, the nonprofit organization’s (www.sfla.wish.org) largest annual event.
“We are privileged to have someone the caliber of Howard Glicken accept this important position,” said Norman Wedderburn, president and chief executive officer of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. “His influence throughout the region and commitment to our mission will position us to grant more wishes and positively impact more lives.”
Glicken has more than 35 years business and political experience in Latin America and currently heads The Americas Group (www.theamericasgroup.net), an advisory and merchant banking firm. He has served as a private sector advisor in the Clinton Administration and been an early promoter of bringing U.S. business and investments to the region.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2009, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida annually grants more than 500 wishes and has made more than 7,000 dreams come true in its history. The nonprofit organization brings hope, strength, and joy to children and families in Broward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Indian River, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties. The average cost to fulfill a wish is $5,000.
To learn more, refer a child, volunteer, or make a donation, call 888-773-WISH (9474) or visit www.sfla.wish.org.
