Siskin Children’s Institute Names Jeaninne Houck Chief Operating Officer

Wendy Bennett As Events Manager

  • Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Jeaninne Houck
Jeaninne Houck

Siskin Children’s Institute has named Jeaninne Houck as chief operating officer. 

Ms. Houck directs all financial affairs for the Institute as well as human resources and facilities. She began her career in 1993 as an accountant with a local CPA firm and in 1998 became the finance director for the Hamilton County Community Services Agency, serving on various committees for the Department of Children's Services and working with grantors and private foundations in children's programs. Ms. Houck is a graduate of Tennessee Temple University. 

“As COO, Houck brings a total package of human resource and business management expertise to the Institute," said Dr. Deborah Arfken, interim president and CEO of Siskin Children's Institute. "Her performance enhances the quality of the services we offer to children with special needs and their families.  Under her direction, all operations run smoothly and efficiently."

Wendy Bennett was named as Siskin Children’s Institute events manager in addition to executive assistant to the CEO. 

The addition of events manager to Ms. Bennett’s title gives recognition to the responsibilities she has carried for many years. In her new role, she will manage Star Night and Style Works, the signature fundraising events for the Institute. She will also continue as the executive assistant to the president and CEO. Ms. Bennett is a graduate of Georgia Northwestern Technical Institute. 

“Bennett brings a remarkable level of entrepreneurial skills to conducting the major fundraising events for Siskin Children’s Institute," said Dr. Arfken. "Under her management, the many moving aspects of large events run like clockwork." 

For more information about Siskin Children’s Institute visit siskin.org.

Wendy Bennett
Wendy Bennett
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