Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. CEO Calvin G. Butler Jr. has been named chair of the United Way of Central Maryland's 2016 fundraising campaign.
The nonprofit has a goal of raising $25.3 million this year, up from $23 million last year.
The annual fundraising campaign supports United Way's work in education, employment, housing and health care. The money raised this year will allow the group to provide services to 200 more families.
As chair, Butler will be responsible for driving public engagement and rallying businesses to donate.
Butler is taking on the role of chair in honor of BGE's 200th anniversary. As part of the company's year-long celebration, Butler has encouraged employees to volunteer and get involved in community improvement projects.
Don Fry, president and CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee, led last year's campaign.
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