United Way has appointed Deborah L. DeHaas, vice chair & regional managing partner at Deloitte & Touche US LLP, chairperson of the 2008 board of directors. Deborah, a board member since September 2004, has been a United Way supporter for many years. She most recently has chaired the Tocqueville Society and before that served as United Way Campaign Chair for both 2003 and 2004. In addition, through her leadership, Deloitte holds the “#12” spot on the United Way list of Top 25 Corporate Citizens, as well as last year’s “#2” spot for Tocqueville Society members.

“Deb is an inspiration both as a woman business leader and as a philanthropist,” said Janet Froetscher, United Way president and CEO. “She is known throughout the city of Chicago for her work with numerous causes. Her ability to lead our Tocqueville Society toward continued success, as well as her dedication to United Way, make us incredibly excited to announce her as our new board chairperson.”

Deborah, a resident of Winnetka, succeeds Lester McKeever, managing principal, Washington, Pittman and McKeever, who continues as vice chair, as well as a member of the United Way African American Initiative Senior Advisory Committee.

The United Way board of directors also welcomes three new board members: Amy Fahey, president, Chase Middle Marketing Banking Midwest, JPMorgan, Arlene Kowalczyk, senior vice president of Downers Grove National Bank, and Cathy Martine, president and CEO of the Midwest Region, AT&T.

Amy Fahey assists teams of professionals who serve clients with $10-500 million in annual sales across Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri for the Chase and JPMorgan brands. Born and raised in Chicago, she works with several education-related organizations, including Maria High School and Immaculate Conception School. Amy was selected to serve out the remainder of the term for outgoing United Way board member, Bill Daley, vice chairman and chairman of the Midwest Region, JPMorgan.

Arlene Kowalczyk, who resides in Lisle, is responsible for retail banking, operations marketing and the trust area of the bank. She is no stranger to the United Way system, having served as president of United Way of South DuPage and of United Way of the DuPage Area. Arlene joins the metropolitan Chicago board with knowledge in volunteer recruitment, growing revenue and increasing community investment. Last year United Way honored her with an Outstanding Volunteer of the Year award. This award is presented to a United Way volunteer whose time and expertise have led to measurable progress in strengthening the region.

Cathy Martine is responsible for an over $11 billion profit-and-loss statement and an employee base of over 31,000 that spans six states. The scope of her position includes all local company operations in the region including network, and consumer and business sales and service. She has extensive experience in AT&T core operations in enterprise business, consumer and international markets throughout her 27-year career with AT&T. She is also serving out the remainder of the term for outgoing United Way board member and her predecessor at AT&T, Cathy Coughlin.

The United Way of Metropolitan Chicago board of directors is responsible for setting policy and making the critical funding decisions that affect the network of programs and services that address metropolitan Chicago’s greatest needs, including access to health care, economic self-sufficiency, educational development and crisis support. Last year, the board approved $56.5 million for investment in community programs that improve lives and strengthen communities.