NGLCC Adds McDonald’s Corporation Officer to Board
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
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For Immediate Release: (March 12, 2008) The National Gay &
Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) today announced that Richard Ellis, Vice
President of Communications for McDonald’s USA, has been elected to the Board
of Directors. “We could not be more delighted with the addition of
Richard to the Board,” said NGLCC Co-Founder and President Justin Nelson.
“Richard brings his extensive experience in communications and public affairs
to a dynamic team of leaders,” Nelson continued. “I’m thrilled to join the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber
of Commerce team and ready to get to work,” Ellis said. “I share the
NGLCC’s passion for business growth and development within the LGBT community
and I look forward to playing a role in moving these important initiatives
forward.” Prior to his promotion to McDonald’s USA, Ellis held the
position of Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs at McDonald’s
Restaurants of Canada Limited. Before joining the McDonald’s organization,
Ellis was President & Chief Executive Officer of Weber Shandwick Worldwide
(Canada) Inc., Canada’s leading national public relations consultancy. While
at Weber Shandwick, Ellis managed the firm’s business operations across Canada
and applied his strategic public relations, issues / crisis management and
marketing communications expertise to a wide variety of leading Canadian and
international clients. In addition to being on NGLCC’s Board of Directors, Ellis is
an active member of the Board of Directors of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago,
Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Foundation for AIDS
Research (CANFAR) and an accredited member of the Canadian Public Relations
Society (CPRS) and the International Association of Business Communicators
(IABC). “Richard’s vast Board experience with LGBT and advocacy
related organizations make him an excellent addition to the Board,” said NGLCC
Co-Founder and CEO Chance Mitchell. “Richard is going to be a terrific
Director and we look forward to working with him towards great things,” added
Mitchell. *** About the NGLCC:
The NGLCC represents the interests of
the estimated 1.4 million LGBT owned businesses in the United States.
Through its affiliated network of 45 state and local chambers and business
organizations, the NGLCC is the largest LGBT business development and economic
advocacy organization in the country.
About McDonald’s:
McDonald’s USA, LLC is the leading foodservice provider in the United States, serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80% of McDonald’s 13,700 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local McDonald’s franchisees. For more information about McDonald’s visit www.mcdonalds.com.