Goodwill Welcomes Snedden as Vice President of Donated Goods Retail

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries is pleased to announce the hiring of Wesley “Wes” Snedden as its new Vice President of Donated Goods Retail.

Snedden joined the organization on Sept. 21 and will work with the retail leadership team to support continued growth and strengthen operations across Goodwill’s donated goods retail division.

Snedden brings more than 11 years of retail operations and leadership experience, including extensive service within the Goodwill network. Most recently, he served in a retail leadership role with Goodwill Industries of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, supporting operations across multiple locations. His Goodwill career began in 2014 as an Assistant Manager in Sarasota, Florida, and has included a progression of leadership positions in donated goods retail.

Throughout his career, Snedden has focused on strengthening retail operations, developing employees, improving processes, and implementing systems that enhance store performance and customer experience.

"We are excited to welcome Wes to Youngstown Area Goodwill," said Shelley Murray, CEO of Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries. "He brings valuable experience from within the Goodwill network, along with a deep appreciation for the connection between strong retail operations and community impact. The success of our stores creates opportunities for people to build skills, find employment, and achieve greater independence. We look forward to the experience and perspective Wes will bring as we continue building on the strong foundation our retail teams have created and expanding our impact throughout the region."

The Vice President of Donated Goods Retail position was created to support Youngstown Area Goodwill's continued growth and strengthen leadership across its retail operations, helping ensure the organization can continue expanding its community impact throughout Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

“I started my journey with Goodwill more than a decade ago, knowing very little about the organization beyond retail stores,” Snedden said. “Over the years, I have seen countless lives changed through the passion of Goodwill teams and the impact of mission services in their communities. The team at Youngstown Area Goodwill demonstrates those same values through its commitment to supporting the community and reinvesting in the people it serves.

“I am excited to work alongside Shelley Murray and the entire Youngstown Goodwill team as we continue building strong retail operations, developing leaders, and creating great experiences for our team and customers while supporting the mission that strengthens our communities.”