L. Robert Bolling has been named executive director of the William Byrd Community House in Richmond.

The nonprofit agency, based at 224 S. Cherry St. in Oregon Hill, helps youths and adults become self-sufficient by offering a range of programs and services, including early childhood education, a library, a teen center, emergency housing and other assistance.

Bolling, who grew up in Church Hill, worked most recently as director of finance and business development for Boaz and Ruth, a community-revitalization nonprofit agency in Highland Park that trains ex-offenders.

Bolling was one of 35 applicants and four finalists to succeed Reginald E. Gordon at the William Byrd Community House. Gordon was named chief executive officer of the Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross in May.”