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United Way of Frederick County Mourns Loss of President and CEO Bill Kantz
February 20th, 2008
FREDERICK, MARYLAND—United Way of Frederick County (UWFC) announced yesterday that its president and CEO, William W. Kantz, 48, passed away on Tuesday, February 19. Mr. Kantz collapsed at the United Way office and was later pronounced dead at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Kantz joined United Way of Frederick County on April 30, 2007 and was making significant strides for the organization. "Bill really wanted to make a mark in the Frederick community and was rallying staff and volunteers to work toward an organizational vision of building a community where everyone has the aspirations, resources and opportunities to reach their potential," said Pamela Dalton, UWFC director of marketing and communications. "His energy, commitment and enthusiasm will be missed by everyone who knew him."
Prior to joining UWFC, Mr. Kantz served as chief development officer for Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. In this capacity, Mr. Kantz was responsible for the development and ongoing operations of a new charitable resource development program.
Mr. Kantz brought 12 years of United Way experience to UWFC, having previously served as chief executive officer with three other United Way organizations: Cedar Valley United Way, Waterloo, Iowa; Pittsylvania County United Way, Danville, Virginia; and Beaufort County United Way, Washington, North Carolina. Serving as CEO from 2002 through 2005 with Cedar Valley United Way, Mr. Kantz led the organization's $2.5 million annual campaign. During his tenure with that United Way, he established a major gifts program and reversed the organization’s trend of declining support.
"We were extremely fortunate to have Bill with us, even if for such a short time," UWFC chairman of the board Frederick L. Ridgway, Jr. said. "The groundwork Bill mapped out will be vital to this organization in the long run."
Mr. Kantz graduated from Mount Olive College in North Carolina with a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Development. He is survived by his wife, Kelly Ross Kantz, his mother and six siblings.
The cause of death has not yet been determined, pending the results of an autopsy. Plans are being made for a memorial service to be held on Saturday, February 23.
A local, volunteer-managed organization, United Way of Frederick County invests in community impact by supporting programs that assist children and families, provide emergency services, offer health education and serve those with disabilities through its 23 partner agencies. For additional information, call UWFC at 301-663-4231.
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