Shineman Foundation announces board changes

OSWEGO — The Richard S. Shineman Foundation recently welcomed new board members Linda Eagan and Dr. Micheal Stephens as it also bid farewell to two longstanding board members, Kathy Fenlon and Casey Raymond, who both served on the board since the inception of the foundation.

“The two new board members know the greater Oswego community well and have a broad range of experience,” Margaret Barclay, newly elected board chair, said in a release. “The current Shineman board members are looking forward to working with them. We value the awareness and understanding they bring to support the mission of the Shineman Foundation.”

The Shineman Foundation works to enhance the quality of life in Oswego County through grantmaking and by working with its nonprofit partners.

Eagan, who moved to Fulton in 1987 and worked in the human-services field until her retirement in 2016, is a key founder of the Fulton Block Builders grassroots community-revitalization program. 

Stephens began his medical career in 1997 in British Columbia and currently serves as the associate chief medical officer at Oswego Health and medical director for The Gardens by Morningstar assisted-living community. He also provides care at Oswego Family Physicians. 

The departing Fenlon served as board chair while Casey was board vice chair. Under their direction, the foundation had an “amazing” impact on the region, Barclay said. Accomplishments included approving $12.2 million in grants during their tenure to more than 200 nonprofit organizations. “Kathy and Casey have worked tirelessly and with patience and determination to ensure that the mission of the Shineman Foundation was followed,” she added.