PATH executive director Greg Grubb announces retirement, nonprofit selects new leader

Published 10:39 am Monday, February 3, 2020

After serving at PATH for seven years, Greg Grubb is retiring as executive director from the nonprofit that offers various homelessness prevention services.

Grubb will continue with PATH through July to ensure a smooth transition.

“Greg has been instrumental in shaping PATH to the force for change it is today,” Beverly Russell, PATH board chair, said in a prepared statement. “His leadership has been extraordinary. During his time with PATH, our service area boundaries have expanded and PATH’s transitional housing program has experienced growth and success resulting in 14 families achieving home ownership.

“He has been a champion of diversity and built strong relationships with other nonprofits, community leaders, businesses and congregations. PATH is well positioned for continued success due in large part to Greg’s leadership.”

The PATH board of directors has chosen Andrea Wilson, program director at PATH, as the next executive director, according to a news release.

“Andrea Wilson, during her six years with PATH, has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to service,” Russell said. “She has a passion for caring for the most vulnerable in our community, whether that be at-risk children, the homeless and hungry living on the streets, or the 120 families walking through the doors at PATH each day, looking for hope and stability.”

Wilson is a member of the East Texas Human Needs Network and leads the annual Point-In-Time Count, a survey measuring the homeless population in Tyler.

She is a member of Marion Wilcox Jr. Garden Club, the Women’s Fund of Smith County and is a graduate of Leadership Tyler Class 32. She has a bachelor’s degree in history from Texas A&M University and master’s degree in education from Stephen F. Austin State University, according to the announcement.

“I am honored to be selected as the next Executive Director of PATH, ”Wilson said. “I am looking forward to bringing my enthusiasm and experience to the dedicated team of staff, volunteers and supporters at PATH. Together, we will continue and build upon PATH’s successful history, focused on improving the lives of vulnerable people in East Texas.”

She lives in Tyler with her husband, Jeff Lobaugh, and three children.

PATH, also known as People Attempting to Help, provides services like emergency assistance, transitional housing and mentoring.