Schafer brings decades of service in finance
to Michigan tables
LANSING,
Mich., Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Food
Bank Council of Michigan (FBCM) is
pleased to announce the appointment of Chad
Schafer as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over
23 years of experience in financial accounting, strategic planning,
and consulting, Schafer brings a wealth of expertise that will help
drive the organization's mission to create a food secure state
through advocacy, resource management, and collaboration among
stakeholders and Michigan's
unified food bank network.
Schafer joins FBCM after a diverse career in public accounting,
where he served as an auditor and consultant, specializing in
financial forecasting, feasibility studies, and strategic
planning. Throughout his career, Schafer has been recognized
for his ability to take innovative ideas and transform them into
operational realities. His expertise in financial forecasting,
process implementation, and board education will be invaluable as
FBCM continues to evolve and respond to the ever-changing needs of
the communities it serves
"I bring a broad background to the Food Bank Council and am
excited to contribute to an organization that plays such a critical
role in people's lives," said Schafer. As FBCM's new CFO, Schafer
will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the
organization, including long-term strategic planning. His
leadership will be instrumental in ensuring that FBCM remains
financially strong and able to ensure Michigan's most vulnerable populations receive
access to vital nutrition.
"Chad Schafer's extensive
experience in financial accounting and strategic planning,
particularly in the non-profit care sector, makes him a valuable
addition to our team," said Dr. Phil
Knight, Executive Director of FBCM. "His proven record of
leading innovative strategies, and ability to communicate complex
financial information to a range of stakeholders, will be critical
as we work to grow our collective impact in Michigan."
The Food Bank Council of Michigan leads a unified effort to end hunger
in Michigan. We work to address
the root causes of hunger by raising awareness across the state,
advocating for policies to protect people in need, conducting
in-depth research to find solutions to hunger, and providing
thought leadership and statewide resources to Michigan's food banks. To learn more
about the Food Bank Council of Michigan's role in eliminating food insecurity
in Michigan, go to
fbcmich.org
CONTACT:
Katie DeBow
517-242-7803
kdebow@fbcmich.org
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