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'''Darlene A. Negrotto''' (born c. [[1955]] in New Orleans, Louisiana) is president and CEO of the [[Vulcan Park Foundation | '''Darlene A. Negrotto''' (born c. [[1955]] in New Orleans, Louisiana) is the former president and CEO of the [[Vulcan Park Foundation]]. | ||
Negrotto earned a bachelor's degree in organizational psychology at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She began her career as a manager at Ruth's Chris Steak House and later worked at the Pontchartrain Hotel in New Orleans and the [[NorthRiver Yacht Club]] in [[Tuscaloosa]]. From there she was hired as vice president and chief operating office of the [[Economic Development Partnership of Alabama]]'s [[Business Center of Alabama]] and moved to [[Birmingham]] to manage the [[Harbert Center]]. | Darlene is the daughter of Allen and Connie Negrotto of New Orleans. She earned a bachelor's degree in organizational psychology at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She began her career as a manager at Ruth's Chris Steak House and later worked at the Pontchartrain Hotel in New Orleans and the [[NorthRiver Yacht Club]] in [[Tuscaloosa]]. From there she was hired as vice president and chief operating office of the [[Economic Development Partnership of Alabama]]'s [[Business Center of Alabama]] and moved to [[Birmingham]] to manage the [[Harbert Center]]. | ||
In March [[2004]] Negrotto accepted her present position with Vulcan Park, shortly after completion of the $14 million restoration of the statue, along with renovations to the surrounding park including a museum and event center. She was named "Nonprofit CEO of the Year" in [[2010]] by the ''[[Birmingham Business Journal]]''. | In March [[2004]] Negrotto accepted her present position with Vulcan Park, shortly after completion of the $14 million restoration of the statue, along with renovations to the surrounding park including a museum and event center. She was named "Nonprofit CEO of the Year" in [[2010]] by the ''[[Birmingham Business Journal]]''. She retired from that position in [[2023]] and was succeeded by former director of museum operations [[Cynthia Cardona]]. | ||
Negrotto has also served as a board member for the [[Homewood Chamber of Commerce]] and [[The Women's Network]]. She | Negrotto has also served as a board member for the [[Homewood Chamber of Commerce]] and [[The Women's Network]]. She was a member of the [[2020]] class of [[2020 Leadership Birmingham]]. | ||
Negrotto is married to [[Foster Smith]]. | Negrotto is married to [[Foster Smith]]. | ||
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==References== | |||
* "CEO Profile: Vulcan Foundation's Darlene Negrotto." (March 21, 2004) {{BBJ}} | |||
* Rebman, Stephanie (March 7, 2023) "Vulcan Park Foundation CEO retiring, successor named." {{BBJ}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:15, 8 March 2023
Darlene A. Negrotto (born c. 1955 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is the former president and CEO of the Vulcan Park Foundation.
Darlene is the daughter of Allen and Connie Negrotto of New Orleans. She earned a bachelor's degree in organizational psychology at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She began her career as a manager at Ruth's Chris Steak House and later worked at the Pontchartrain Hotel in New Orleans and the NorthRiver Yacht Club in Tuscaloosa. From there she was hired as vice president and chief operating office of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama's Business Center of Alabama and moved to Birmingham to manage the Harbert Center.
In March 2004 Negrotto accepted her present position with Vulcan Park, shortly after completion of the $14 million restoration of the statue, along with renovations to the surrounding park including a museum and event center. She was named "Nonprofit CEO of the Year" in 2010 by the Birmingham Business Journal. She retired from that position in 2023 and was succeeded by former director of museum operations Cynthia Cardona.
Negrotto has also served as a board member for the Homewood Chamber of Commerce and The Women's Network. She was a member of the 2020 class of 2020 Leadership Birmingham.
Negrotto is married to Foster Smith.
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President and CEO, Vulcan Park Foundation 2004–2023 |
Succeeded by: Cynthia Cardona |
References
- "CEO Profile: Vulcan Foundation's Darlene Negrotto." (March 21, 2004) Birmingham Business Journal
- Rebman, Stephanie (March 7, 2023) "Vulcan Park Foundation CEO retiring, successor named." Birmingham Business Journal