The United Neighborhood Organization (UNO) has announced that new Executive Director Jose Torres is to succeed former Interim Director Solskin Gomez-Krogh, who held the post for three years.  “We do not have enough words to express our gratitude to Solskin Gomez-Krogh for leading with integrity and setting up the cornerstone for a new beginning under the leadership of Jose Torres,” said Rodolfo Benitez, current Chairman of the Board for UNO. Jose Torres, formerly from the Archdiocese of Chicago, has served as a board member for several organizations including Inter-American Magnet School and the Northside Community Federal Credit Union. Torres’ hiring comes as the organization implements a plan of strategic growth in programing, development and outreach, building on their success of their 12th Annual Carrera de los Muertos 5K, and Girls MPowered, a young women’s mentorship program geared towards girls between the ages 10 and 24. “I am humbled by the responsibility of leading one of the most influential Hispanic organizations in the Midwest. I accept this challenge and will join the Board of Directors in reaching out to churches, schools, small businesses, and community leaders so that we can continue challenging the status quo while seeking the common good,” said Torres.