Manatee County nonprofit names new president, CEO

After gaining some experience with other Habitat for Humanity organizations in the state, Bernie Quinn is coming to Manatee County as the new president and CEO of the Bradenton-based nonprofit. 

Quinn will step into the role with Manatee Habitat on April 25, according to a statement. The organization is currently busy with building four homes in Palmetto and expected to break ground soon on its 16-home green community project, Poling Gardens, in Samoset. Quinn is the former development director of strategic partnerships for Habitat in Lee and Hendry counties, the release adds.