Salisbury, MD — The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has announced that Roger A. Follebout, Jr. has joined the organization in the role of Content Writer following his recent retirement from TidalHealth.
Follebout spent more than 27 years at TidalHealth, most recently serving as Director of Strategic Communications, where he created and told the stories of patients, caregivers, and community partnerships across the region, while leading the health system’s communication endeavors. A former television journalist and anchorman at WMDT in Salisbury, he began his career in broadcast news in Michigan before transitioning to healthcare communications at TidalHealth in 1998.
At the Community Foundation, Follebout will focus on sharing stories that highlight the impact and importance of philanthropy and legacy giving across Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties through writing, video, and donor storytelling.
“Roger has dedicated his career to producing meaningful stories that connect people and strengthen communities,” said Erica Joseph, Community Foundation President. “We are excited to welcome him to our team.”
Follebout said he looks forward to continuing to serve local communities through sharing the impactful stories of its donors.
“The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has played a powerful role in improving lives across our region since 1984,” he said. “I’m excited to help share the stories of generosity, legacy giving and contribution impacts happening every day.”
