Rebecca Boenigk Appointed To Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Board

AUSTIN, TX (July 8, 2014) – Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Texas (RMHC Central Texas) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Boenigk to their board of directors.

Rebecca Boenigk is the founder and CEO of Neutral Posture, Inc., an award-winning international company that manufactures ergonomic seating solutions. Ms. Boenigk has earned countless awards and accomplishments including the Top 100 Women Owned Businesses in Texas and Top 100 Privately-held Businesses in Texas. Recently, she received the Women's Business Enterprise Star Award and Ascendancy Award for Business Women. As an avid community supporter, Ms. Boenigk has served on several boards and most recently serves as a board member of ARZU and the Foundation Board of the Committee of 200 (C200) as well as the auction chair of The Belizean Grove. She has also been involved with the Women's Business Enterprise National Council, Business and Industrial Furniture Manufacturer's Association and the Women's Enterprise Leadership Forum. Ms. Boenigk lives in College Station with her husband, Bobby. They have two children, Rachel and Ryan.

"I am pleased to welcome Rebecca as new board member. Her insight and leadership will be tremendous assets to Ronald McDonald House Charities as we continue to advance our mission and ensure families stay together while their children receive treatment in Central Texas hospitals," comments Carolyn Schwarz, executive director of RMHC Central Texas.

About Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. Through its Ronald McDonald House® and Ronald McDonald Family Room® programs, RMHC Central Texas provides stability and resources to families to keep them together as their critically ill or injured children receive treatment in Austin-area hospitals. The Ronald McDonald House is a 30 guest room, nurturing home-like environment and the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms are located within three Austin hospitals. For more information, visit www.rmhc-austin.org.