Dee Rieke and Blair Hannon have joined the staff of the CARTI Foundation, according to a recent announcement by Foundation president Kathi Jones. Rieke will serve as special projects coordinator for the Foundation, while Hannon assumes the responsibilities of resource development officer. "We feel fortunate to have Dee and Blair join our staff," Jones said. "Each brings an impressive amount of experience and enthusiasm to their positions which we feel will make a significant contribution to the work the CARTI Foundation is doing on behalf of the patients we serve." Rieke, a Hazen native, comes to the CARTI Foundation following her experience as volunteer/special events coordinator for Camp Aldersgate in Little Rock.

Prior to joining the CARTI Foundation, Hannon served as state development director for the Arkansas chapter of the American Cancer Society.