Tom Shelton joins board of Starlight

Starbright Children’s Foundation-

MidAtlantic Region

The Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation – Mid-Atlantic is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Shelton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Joseph Phelps Vineyards, to its Board of Directors.

“I was introduced to the wonderful work of Starlight Starbright through my friendship with
Jon and Rick Genderson,” explains Tom. “After assisting with their Wine Auction in 2006
and learning more about the organization, I was pleased to be considered for more
consistent involvement. The great works of Starlight Starbright are compelling, and I am honored to serve.”

The Gendersons are third-generation proprietors of Schneider’s of Capitol Hill, one of the Washington area’s oldest wine merchants. Rick Genderson has been involved with Starlight since 2000 and served as board president from 2005-2007.

Jeff Zell, current president of Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation – Mid-Atlantic, enthuses, “On behalf of all of us at Starlight-MiAtlantic, I am delighted to welcome Tom to the Board. Tom is a true leader in his industry, and has given tirelessly to Starlight’s mission here in the Washington area over the past year. His unique skills and motivation have already been a tremendous asset to Starlight, and his more active leadership role as a board member will enable us to reach even more children who need our help.”

Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation is a nonprofit organization that transforms the lives of seriously ill children and their families through imaginative programs that educate, uplift their spirits, foster a sense of community, and help alleviate the pain and fear of prolonged illness. To learn more visit http://www.starlight-midatlantic.org