Friends of Youth welcomed new board members Chris Martin and Jon Morrone this week. Both bring a passion for the agency’s work to their new roles according to an organization spokesperson.

“Chris and Jon bring important skills and experience to the board, helping us meet our vision of a world where every youth has every opportunity to succeed,” said Friends of Youth President and CEO Terry Pottmeyer.

Chris Martin is the Senior Director of Seattle-based consulting firm Point B, Inc. Along with his business expertise, Martin brings experience as a longtime volunteer for a variety of youth related organizations.

Jon Morrone is a Senior Associate Attorney at Seattle-based law firm Williams Kastner. Morrone brings prior board experience, including holding a current position on the board of Washington State Defense Trial Lawyers. In addition, Morrone worked in the state’s Attorney General’s office, defending CPS in a variety of matters. That work gave him a deep understanding of and sympathy for youth in the child welfare system.