Local CEO Honored as 2025 Southwest Region Leader

Jenny Krueger, chief executive officer of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas, received the 2025 CEO of the Year award for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America Southwest Region on December 9, 2025. The honor, announced this week, highlights her leadership within a network that serves thousands of children and families in northeastern Texas. Local leaders noted the award as a milestone for Rockwall County and surrounding communities.

The Rockwall County Commissioners Court formally marked the achievement, noting the breadth of Krueger's work. "The Rockwall County Commissioners Court proudly celebrates her remarkable influence on youth, families, and the entire Boys & Girls Club Movement," the court said in a statement. The court and other local stakeholders described the award as a recognition that can translate into greater visibility and support for youth programs in the region.

Recognition of a local nonprofit leader has practical public health implications. High quality out of school programs support children's developmental needs and help reduce stressors that contribute to long term health disparities. Elevating local leadership can attract partners, philanthropic investment, and policy attention that strengthen prevention focused services, mental health supports, nutritional programming, and safe spaces for children. For Rockwall County residents this can mean expanded access to structured activities and adult supervision, resources that are tied to improved school performance and reduced risky behaviors.

Community equity is a central concern as the region seeks to ensure that recognition yields concrete benefits for underserved neighborhoods. The award presents an opportunity for local officials and health systems to coordinate on referrals, data sharing, and funding streams that reach children who face barriers to services. Public health practitioners and policymakers can view the recognition as a leverage point to align county resources with community needs.

Local nonprofit staff and volunteers also stand to gain. Increased attention often strengthens recruitment and retention, and it can boost morale among employees who deliver daily services. "We are thrilled to announce" the achievement, supporters said, adding a note of community pride. "Congratulations, Jenny! Your dedication and passion truly inspire us all!"

As Rockwall County looks ahead, sustaining program capacity will depend on continued collaboration among elected leaders, public health agencies, schools, and nonprofit partners. The award is both a celebration and a prompt to translate recognition into lasting investments in child health, opportunity, and equity.