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01/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/10/2026 14:10

NRF Foundation Adds Four New Members to Board of Directors

NRF Foundation Adds Four New Members to Board of Directors

For immediate release
January 10, 2026

"We are honored to welcome an incredibly distinguished and diverse group of individuals to the NRF Foundation Board of Directors."

NRF Foundation Executive Director and NRF Senior Vice President Adam Lukoskie

WASHINGTON, January 10, 2026 - The NRF Foundation today announced the addition of four new members to its board of directors. The new members were elected during the organization's annual winter board meeting, held at NRF 2026: Retail's Big Showin New York City.

"We are honored to welcome an incredibly distinguished and diverse group of individuals to the NRF Foundation Board of Directors," NRF Foundation Executive Director and NRF Senior Vice President Adam Lukoskie said. "By offering their volunteer leadership, expertise and guidance, they empower the NRF Foundation to expand our retail training and scholarship programs and open retail career pathways for tens of thousands of people annually."

New members elected to the board include:

  • Abbey Silberman Fagin, Chief Development Officer, Goodwill Industries International

  • Alison Furman, Partner, PwC Consumer Markets Industry Leader, PwC

  • Reginald B. Henderson, Senior Vice President, External Affairs, Lowe's Companies Inc.

  • Joshua Secrest, Head of Frontline Marketing at Paradox, a Workday Company


Chaired under the leadership of Goodwill Industries President and CEO Steven Preston, the NRF Foundation Board of Directorsis comprised of executives who believe in the power of connecting people to retail opportunities in communities nationwide through NRF Foundation career resources, training and scholarships.

About NRF Foundation
The NRF Foundation provides the skills and resources needed for life-changing careers. As NRF's nonprofit 501(c)(3), we connect people to an industry that's a great place to start and a great place to grow. Together, we help people build better lives and stronger communities. nrffoundation.org

About NRF
The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation's largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs - 55 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com

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