Christopher Talton has been selected as the next president of the Goodman Community Center.
“I’m delighted to welcome Chris to Goodman Community Center,” said Rebecca Gerothanas, president of the Goodman Community Center’s board of directors, in a press release. “From its origins in a few cramped rooms as the Atwood Community Center, Goodman has grown into a force for good across all of Madison, and we knew we needed someone truly special to lead us forward. In Chris, I’m confident we’ve found exactly the right combination of professional experience and personal passion to build on our past and meet the opportunities ahead.”
Talton brings more than a decade of distinguished leadership in community-focused nonprofits. He has previously served as vice president of Retail at Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin, where he helped connect workforce development and community-based programming to sustainable funding through retail and donation operations. Talton has also held leadership roles with Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee & Chicago and served as Chief Operating Officer at Continental Sales, supporting programs that create employment opportunities and pathways for individuals and families.
“I am deeply honored to join Goodman Community Center. The work happening here — securing food, supporting children and families, caring for older adults, creating space where people belong — is the kind of mission I have devoted my career to,” Talton said. “The opportunity to contribute to that, alongside such a committed team and community, is one I do not take lightly. I am energized, I am ready, and I simply cannot wait to get started.”
The public is invited to meet Talton in person during Goodman’s upcoming Be the Good Fundraising Dinner on Friday, May 8; followed by a free Evening Community Chat on Tuesday, May 19, at 5:30 pm; and a free Morning Community Chat on Thursday, May 21, at 9 am.
