Larry Goldfarb, chief executive officer of LRG Capital, recently was elected to the Easter Seals Northern California Board of Directors.

“We are very pleased to have Larry Goldfarb on our board of directors,” stated Bob Duffield, board chair.

“He provides a great deal of investment banking, trading and legal experience that will enhance our board knowledge,” said Duffield. “Additionally, he has board experience working with a variety of non-profits and an interest in fundraising. But most importantly, he has a personal Easter Seals experience to share in the community.”

The 2009-10 board members also include Board Chair Bob Duffield, Vice Chair Michael Besselievre, Treasurer Jim Wooster, Secretary Greg Cornelius, Assistant Secretary Margaret Grover, Bob Burchit, Valerie Gonyea, Wayne K.D. McIntosh, and Craig King as president and chief executive officer.

“I am honored to be elected to the board of directors at Easter Seals Northern California,” said Goldfarb, “I have admired the organization for many years and they were instrumental in providing a support network when my son was diagnosed with autism. I look forward to helping the organization to continue to provide that support for so many other families with children with special needs.”

Goldfarb is a dedicated philanthropist who supports many local organizations and believes in helping worthy organizations in the community where he lives.

In addition to the recent board election, Mr. Goldfarb serves as a board member in several charitable and nonprofit foundations such as Youth Tennis Advantage and the Joe Toucan Diabetes Project. The American Diabetes Association honored him in February as Father of the Year.

He was president and chairman of the board for the nonprofit 142 Throckmorton Theatre and is a major contributor and sponsor to the Scleroderma Research Foundation, The Mill Valley Film Festival, Homeward Bound of Marin, Tipping Point, Harbor point charitable foundation and the Drug Policy Alliance.

Stemming from his love of aiding underprivileged youth, the arts, and technology, Goldfarb continues to be a major contributor to The Lower Eastside Girls Club, Blue Bear School of Music and FIRST – For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology.

Goldfarb also supports several organizations promoting knowledge, awareness and research of Autism such as Autism Speaks and Oak Hill School.

Easter Seals Northern California provides services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.

For more information visit www.noca.easterseals.com.