Wareham resident and School Committee member Ken Fontes has been named the new director of the Boys & Girls Club of Wareham.

Fontes, who is also involved with the JBA basketball league, has experience working with youth and the Wareham community, said Robert Mendes, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford.

Current director Barbara Sullivan will retire on January 31 after nearly eight years at the helm.

Fontes was selected from a host of candidates, said Mendes.

“It was a challenging decision deciding on the appointment. However, Mr. Fontes is someone who brings dedication and foresight to the position,” said Mendes.

Mendes says he believes fonts can help the Club “in our attempt to enhance and grow programs and services [for] the youth of Wareham and the surrounding communities.”