Denise Damron New United Way Executive Director

The United Way of the Mark Twain Area will have a new Executive Director starting next week.

United Way officials announced Friday that Denise Damron will take over as Executive Director from the retiring Frank Ditillo.

Damron most recently has been District Manager for Junior Achievement in Northeast Missouri and West Central Illinois.

Damron and her family reside in rural Hannibal.

Her first day on the job is next Tuesday.