PHOTO COURTESY COAST GUARD FOUNDATION

The Coast Guard Foundation this morning announced that it hired Brian Klinzing as regional director of philanthropy for the Mid-Atlantic. Klinzing will work with units to identify and fulfill education, morale, and wellness and emergency disaster and tragedy assistance needs for Coast Guard members and their families.

“[Klinzing] brings a host of valuable experiences, and his enthusiasm for developing meaningful relationships with donors and partners will help us grow our support for Coast Guard members and families, throughout the region and across the country,” Coast Guard Foundation president Susan Ludwig said in a statement.

Klinzing has more than 25 years of nonprofit fundraising, business development and higher education experience, including leading fundraising teams, volunteer management, and engagement and leadership development.

“The work this organization does to support Coast Guard members and their families is truly inspiring,” Klinzing said in the statement. “I am excited to work together with the team to provide the resources and assistance our Coast Guard members need to stay strong and resilient, both on duty and at home.”