Shea Foldvary, President and CEO

Shea Foldvary is the current President and CEO of United Way of Fort Smith Area. He was born and raised in Fort Smith, having graduated from Southside High School and attended the University of Central Arkansas. Shea began his career in Fort Smith working for Weldon, Williams and Lick, Inc. in Human Resources. During his tenure at Weldon, William and Lick, Inc. he was responsible for leading both internal and external initiatives to raise money for United Way of Fort Smith Area, as well as being involved throughout the community. Through his efforts and passion for both the United Way and individuals in the community, he was named the 2015 United Way Campaign Coordinator of the Year for the United Way of Fort Smith Area. Prior to joining United Way, Shea was a Practice Manager for Mercy Fort Smith where he oversaw the day-to-day operation of medical clinics. In 2018, Shea began his career at United Way of Fort Smith Area as the Resource Development Director, where he was responsible for developing and executing annual workplace campaigns, retaining and strengthening individual donor engagement, as well as identifying and cultivating donor prospects. His compassionate heart and desire to help individuals within the community make the United Way of Fort Smith Area a great fit.

Additionally, Shea has served on the Board of Directors for River Valley PRIME and the Fort Smith Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, where he served as President from 2019 – 2022. He is also a graduate of Leadership Fort Smith (Class of 2022) and Leadership Crawford County (Class of 2020).

Shea is most proud of his family. He and his wife Kristi reside in Greenwood with their sons Hudson and Rhett.