Black Pittsburgh’s Future: PUM Forward™

Named the Pittsburgh Foundation’s seventh president and CEO after a five-month national search, Generett brings a career built on entrepreneurship, economic development, and civic engagement. He previously founded Urban Innovation21 (2009–2017) — a national model for inclusive innovation that created 500+ jobs — and served as SVP at Duquesne University, helping raise over $335 million through the IGNITE campaign.

“Pittsburgh has bold aspirations for its future. By bringing together fundholders, nonprofits, civic leaders, and community members, we’ll help more people.”

Selected following a national search, Taylor joins Eden Hall Foundation as it prepares to launch its first strategic plan — guiding grantmaking and community impact across Southwestern Pennsylvania. He brings a rare combination of national political experience, corporate legal counsel, and deep Pittsburgh community roots through Macedonia Church of Pittsburgh in the Hill District. Most recently he served as CEO of ImbuTec, a Pittsburgh-based electrical and construction firm.

“Richard brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial, corporate and philanthropic expertise, and a community leadership style that will be critical to advancing this work.”

“We look forward to delivering a strategic plan that enables the Foundation to be an even more effective partner to organizations whose work significantly improves the quality of life in our region.”