La June Montgomery Tabron named President and CEO of W.K. Kellogg Foundation

La June Montgomery Tabron will become President and CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation next year.

Tabron will be the first African American to serve as president in this 83 year old foundation.

"After an extensive search that included outstanding candidates from both the United States and abroad, La June emerged as our new leader because of their strengths in so many areas of the foundation, and her deep and unwavering commitment to the foundation's mission, vision, and values," said WKKF board chair Rod Gillum. "As our executive vice president , La June has collaborated with the leadership team to develop and implement WKKF's programming based on a deep understanding of grantees' local knowledge and needs of their community. She has shown that she knows how to strike a balance between the board, staff, and grantees, all while holding our high standard for impact."

Tabron has worked for Kellogg since she was 24 years old and currently serves as the company's executive vice president and treasurer.