Hakman Named Cross Foundation Board President

The Cross Foundation and The Cross at the Crossroads announced the appointment of Christy Hakman as President of its Board of Directors. Hakman has served on the Board since 2009, assisting the organization with public relations and marketing objectives. Her appointment as President is effective immediately.

(CHRISTY HAKMAN)

“It’s fitting that Christy is being appointed President of our board at such an exciting time for the organization,” said Jim Schultz, Chairman of the Board of The Cross Foundation. “Christy is a natural leader with a deep understanding of marketing and development, and will assist us as we work to expand the campus at The Cross at the Crossroads.”

Hakman, 43, has a long history of leadership in business and in the non-profit industry in particular. She is currently the Director of Marketing and Development for Sacred Heart Parish, managing all external and internal communications initiatives, including donor cultivation, public relations, and social media efforts. Hakman also leads the recruitment and retention efforts for Sacred Heart School, serves as an ambassador of the Parish within the Effingham community, and strives to provide support to other Christian-based non-profits in the area.

Hakman has served on the Board of Directors for The Family Life Center, and is currently a member of the Noon Rotary Club. She was previously named one of the “Top 20 Under 40” recipients by the Effingham Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Effingham Daily News, recognizing her contributions to the Effingham community. Having graduated in 1996 from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Hakman holds a bachelor of science in marketing communications with specializations in public relations and journalism.

Of her appointment, Hakman said, “I’m humbled to be elected to be the President of The Cross Foundation.” It’s a blessing to be involved with an organization whose mission is to share the message of Christ’s love and redemption, and I look forward to assisting with the expansion of the Cross campus and other future endeavors of the ministry.   

The Cross Foundation Board of Directors currently includes:  Matt Cekander, Carol Gapsis, Christy Hakman, Craig Lindvahl, Roger Marshall, Dave Ring, Bob Schultz, Jim Schultz, and Tom Wright.