A familiar face remains in charge at MCNC as the organization undergoes a change in leadership.
MCNC, best known as operator of the statewide N.C. Research and Education network, continues a search for a permanent replacement to succeed Joe Freddoso, who has stepped down after seven years on the job.
Chief Financial Officer Pat Moody takes over on an interim basis.
“Pat was a natural to serve as Interim President/CEO of MCNC,” says Tom Rabon, chair of the MCNC board.
“As the CFO of MCNC since 1999, she has the institutional knowledge and enjoys the utmost respect from the Board, staff, customers and partners.”
Freddoso recently announced plans to step down as of June 30 and was saluted at a farewell reception on Thursday.
“Joe Freddoso had many successful accomplishments for MCNC during his tenure, and we thank him for his years of service and all of his efforts,” says Moody, “I’m looking forward to ensuring MCNC continues to operate in this same fashion while our experienced and dedicated team provides the level of connectivity and service our constituents have come to expect from us.”
Rabon says he “couldn’t be happier that Pat has agreed to accept the role as Interim President/CEO. I am confident that she will make sure that MCNC continues to provide the high level of service to our customers and partners until a permanent President and CEO is chosen.”
Moody is a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in business administration. She has more than 38 years of management experience. Moody also is a director and treasurer of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.
A search for a permanent replacement goes on.
“We’re fortunate to have an outstanding search committee composed of representatives from the larger MCNC community that will make candidate recommendations to the MCNC Board of Directors,” Rabon says. “We have also retained an outside executive search firm that will work with the search committee to identify and vet possible candidates.”
