It is with the deepest sadness that I share that Kitty Yannone, Assets Board Chair, passed away in early June after a battle with cancer. I became good friends with Kitty over the years, and she loved Assets. When she became ill in 2020, she stepped off all her boards, except one - Assets. She was an advocate, ambassador, and always had our back. I learned a lot from her and loved working with her.
A friend of Assets School for several decades, Kitty joined the Assets Board in July 2011. She served as our Board Chair since July 2019. Kitty was the owner and chief executive officer of CommPac, LLC. Her life’s work was helping others. Over the years, we benefited from her strategic mind, big heart, and generosity of self.
Kristi Maynard, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Finance Factors, begins her role as Assets Board Chair effective today. Kristi is a long-time Assets Trustee and an alumni parent.
We are holding Kitty’s family in our thoughts. We encourage everyone to celebrate our friend's life and legacy.