Bluffton Family Recreation has announcement the appointment of Joseph Beagle as its executive director, according to Joe Duling, BFR board president.

“I’m happy to be with BFR. I look forward to continue the programming already in place and am working to expand BFR’s programs in the next year,” said Beagle. “We have a great staff and a great community support.”

Duling said that Beagle brings a wide background of administrative experience to BFR.

An Arlington native, he holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and business administration and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Findlay.

He joins BFR after a career in the finance industry. He coached junior high girls’ basketball four seasons and high school football for 10 seasons. In addition, he helped develop a youth football league.

Working with non-profit agencies, he has volunteered with the American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society.

Bluffton Family Recreation, a non-profit organization located at 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, has nearly 800 members and served 2,500 persons last year. Its programming includes activities for all age groups and it offers a programming year-around.