National Community Resource Center Names New Leader
Long-standing Rochester nonprofit transitions leadership, shifting engagement strategies for local business partners.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in People
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Charlie Perkins assumed leadership of the Rochester-based National Community Resource Center in the spring of 2026, ending a 36-year tenure by founder Wendell Amstutz. The nonprofit prepares to host a regional expo on October 29, 2026, marking a new chapter for the organization under Perkins' oversight.
Why it matters
The transition marks a change in strategic direction for a long-standing Rochester nonprofit after more than three decades of singular leadership. Operators should observe how Perkins, a former Mayo Clinic manager, shifts the organization's collaborative outreach with local businesses and churches.
The National Community Resource Center, founded in 1990, transitions from a 36-year tenure under its founder to new leadership. The organization coordinates a network of over 60 churches, organizations, and businesses ahead of its upcoming community event.
The players
Charlie Perkins
Executive leader of the National Community Resource Center and former unit manager at Mayo Clinic.
Wendell Amstutz
Founder and leader of the National Community Resource Center for 36 years.
National Community Resource Center
Rochester-based nonprofit organization focused on community and faith-based resource management.
The details
The transition follows a direct request from Amstutz to Perkins during a breakfast meeting to ensure the organization's mission persisted. Perkins leverages 17 years of experience as a media support services unit manager at Mayo Clinic to guide the nonprofit's operations. The handover serves as a strategic pivot point for local resource allocation and community engagement protocols.
Timeline
1990: Wendell Amstutz founded the National Community Resource Center.
Spring 2026: Charlie Perkins formally assumed the leadership role.
October 29, 2026: The NCRC will host the Faith & Community Expo at the Rochester International Event Center.
Market Landscape
The transition marks a departure from the management pattern established at the organization's 1990 founding. It follows a period of stability rarely seen in regional nonprofit operations, setting a new precedent for succession in Rochester's community resource sector.
Business operators should monitor the upcoming expo to determine if the NCRC's new outreach strategies affect resource availability or partnership opportunities. Engaging with the new leadership early can clarify potential shifts in the nonprofit's support model for local enterprises.
The takeaway
Leadership transitions in long-standing nonprofits often signal changes in corporate partnership priorities. Operators should track the NCRC's strategic direction after October 29 to identify new alignment opportunities.
What happens next
The organization will host the Faith & Community Expo on October 29, 2026, at the Rochester International Event Center, bringing together over 60 participating entities.
Further reading
Explore more local leadership shifts in our Rochester People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Rochester Post Bulletin.
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