 Brainerd Community Action has a new leader. Holly Holm has been selected to serve as the next executive director, filling the shoes of outgoing executive director Nancy Cross, who is retiring. Cross served the organization for 25 years. The group works to connect community members with other nonprofits, provide services to other existing nonprofits, such as consulting work and orchestrates community events such as the 4th of July fireworks display. According to a press release, the group hopes to build on its mission of building the nonprofit economic engine of the Brainerd area. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.