John LeBlanc has been named president and CEO of True Friends.
He joined the Annandale-based organization, which serves children and adults with disabilities, in 2014 as a development officer and took on the role of chief operations officer the next year.
"I am thrilled to be leading such an inspiring organization that has a strong foundation created by Ed Stracke," LeBlanc said. "I look forward to continuing to offer the same life-changing experiences for individuals of all abilities, while being responsive to the growing needs of the populations we serve."
True Friends began its search for a new president and CEO in the summer of 2017 with support from the search firm CohenTaylor. LeBlanc was chosen from a group of five finalists to succeed Stracke, who had led the organization for 33 years.
Prior to coming to True Friends, LeBlanc worked in fund development for a variety of nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife Michelle and their four children.