Community Foundation of the Lowcountry names new president, CEO

The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has named Aaron Falk as its next president and CEO following a nationwide search conducted by the Kittleman executive search firm. Falk is scheduled to assume the role in January 2026.

Falk will succeed Scott Wierman, who has served as president and CEO of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry since January 2021 and is set to retire at the end of 2025.

Falk most recently served for four years as president and CEO of the Kern Community Foundation in Bakersfield, California. During his tenure, the foundation increased its asset size and expanded all major programs. It also launched a youth workforce development initiative and took on a more prominent leadership role addressing issues affecting Kern County.

Falk holds a degree in political science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He also completed the U.S. Air Force’s Air Command and Staff College as a civilian and earned a Master of Business Administration from California State University, Bakersfield.

Earlier in his career, Falk worked for more than a decade in the U.S. Congress. His experience included work with the House Armed Services Committee, serving as a military legislative assistant for Rep. Martha McSally and later working in the district office of his hometown congressman, Rep. Kevin McCarthy.

“My family and I are so excited to move here,” Falk said. “This is a beautiful area with a rich heritage. Community Foundation of the Lowcountry will continue to build on its momentum and tradition of making the Lowcountry a better place to live, work and visit.”

Falk will relocate to the Lowcountry with his wife, Lauren, and their young daughter, Mia.
CFL Board Chair Lynn Jennings Taylor said the organization is grateful for Wierman’s leadership and optimistic about the transition.

“We are incredibly grateful to Scott for his leadership and vision,” Taylor said. “The entire CFL team is excited to welcome Aaron to the Lowcountry. We are confident that Aaron’s analytical skills and compassion will help strengthen and expand the work of CFL.”

The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has served Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties for more than 30 years.

The organization administers more than 560 charitable funds and has awarded more than $138 million in grants and scholarships since its founding. More information is available at cf-lowcountry.org.