Larry Van Meter ’68 Retires from Foundation Leadership Role
Former Head of School Larry Van Meter has retired for a second time, this time from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Forman Acton Foundation in Salem, NJ. He initially joined the foundation in 2015 as a trustee, serving as Chair of the Board’s Scholarship and Grants Committees. He then assumed the role of President and CEO of the Foundation in 2019. Since that time, he led the Foundation through a period of tremendous growth, overseeing the expansion of the organization’s programs, staff, and impact in the Salem community.
The Forman Acton Foundation’s mission is to inspire, educate and empower Salem youth. Founded in October 2014, it is named after Forman S. Acton, a Salem resident, pioneering computer scientist, engineer, and university professor who sought to provide children from his hometown with the same access to education that made him successful. The Foundation provides educational opportunities through financial assistance and inspirational support that removes barriers and creates pathways for students to advance their education and achieve career success.
“I feel especially fortunate to have capped my career in education by leading an organization whose mission I believe in so deeply, especially in Salem, my parents’ hometown,” Larry said in the organization’s public announcement. “I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish during my tenure, and I strongly believe the foundation is poised to have an increasingly profound impact on the students of Salem in the years to come.”
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