United Way for Southeastern Michigan names Chief Financial Officer
PRESS RELEASE
May 23, 2006
Media Contact(s):
Patricia A. Ellis, 313-226-9484 or pager, 313-840-1948
Megan Bracket, 313-226-9409 or pager, 313-840-4321
DETROIT – United Way for Southeastern Michigan has named Cathy D. Adcock, CPA, as chief financial officer, effective May 24. Adcock has more than 20 years of experience in the accounting and nonprofit management fields.
In her new role, Adcock will be responsible for leading accounting, finance, pension administration, and facilities operations at United Way. She will also serve as the staff liaison to the United Way Board of Directors’ Audit and Finance Committees. She will be responsible for long-range strategic financial planning including multi-year operating and capital budget development.
Adcock will also represent United Way for Southeastern Michigan on United Way of America’s Financial Issues Committee, a group that analyzes, develops and recommends financial and accounting policies for the United Way system, which consists of more than 1,350 independent United Ways nationwide.
Adcock comes to United Way for Southeastern Michigan from the Capital Area United Way, located in Lansing, Mich. Since 2002, she has served as executive vice president, charged with managing a $6 million budget and overseeing human resources, information technology, and risk management.
Prior to her time at United Way, Adcock served as vice president of Operations & Finance at the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Lansing. She managed the operations of the statewide organization, including a $4 million budget.
Adcock also has experience at multiple accounting firms and has operated her own accounting and computer software consulting firm.
She received her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. In 2005, she completed her master’s degree in Public Administration, specializing in Nonprofit Management, from Western Michigan University.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan mobilizes the caring power of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout the region. The organization is led by a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services, education and the community. United Way provides opportunities to invest in the metropolitan Detroit community through its annual Torch Drive and is a leader in convening partners to impact local residents each year by increasing economic self-sufficiency, protecting children and youth at risk, strengthening families, empowering neighborhoods and communities, and promoting health and wellness. Additional information is available at www.uwsem.org.
May 23, 2006
Media Contact(s):
Patricia A. Ellis, 313-226-9484 or pager, 313-840-1948
Megan Bracket, 313-226-9409 or pager, 313-840-4321
DETROIT – United Way for Southeastern Michigan has named Cathy D. Adcock, CPA, as chief financial officer, effective May 24. Adcock has more than 20 years of experience in the accounting and nonprofit management fields.In her new role, Adcock will be responsible for leading accounting, finance, pension administration, and facilities operations at United Way. She will also serve as the staff liaison to the United Way Board of Directors’ Audit and Finance Committees. She will be responsible for long-range strategic financial planning including multi-year operating and capital budget development.
Adcock will also represent United Way for Southeastern Michigan on United Way of America’s Financial Issues Committee, a group that analyzes, develops and recommends financial and accounting policies for the United Way system, which consists of more than 1,350 independent United Ways nationwide.
“Cathy has a wealth of knowledge in accounting and financial management,” said Michael J. Brennan, president and CEO, United Way for Southeastern Michigan. “Her experience and critical eye will greatly help us continue to be a trusted steward of this community’s generous contributions.”
Adcock comes to United Way for Southeastern Michigan from the Capital Area United Way, located in Lansing, Mich. Since 2002, she has served as executive vice president, charged with managing a $6 million budget and overseeing human resources, information technology, and risk management.
Prior to her time at United Way, Adcock served as vice president of Operations & Finance at the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Lansing. She managed the operations of the statewide organization, including a $4 million budget.
Adcock also has experience at multiple accounting firms and has operated her own accounting and computer software consulting firm.
She received her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. In 2005, she completed her master’s degree in Public Administration, specializing in Nonprofit Management, from Western Michigan University.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan mobilizes the caring power of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout the region. The organization is led by a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services, education and the community. United Way provides opportunities to invest in the metropolitan Detroit community through its annual Torch Drive and is a leader in convening partners to impact local residents each year by increasing economic self-sufficiency, protecting children and youth at risk, strengthening families, empowering neighborhoods and communities, and promoting health and wellness. Additional information is available at www.uwsem.org.
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