Cedar Community is pleased to announce that James E. Karls, CPA, will join the organization in the role of chief financial officer. With more than twenty years’ experience in corporate finance in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, Karls brings a deep background in financial modeling, fiscal analysis, budgeting, and planning. Having served in roles of increasing responsibility at organizations like Fiserv Inc., Deloitte, Brookdale Senior Living, and most recently Discovery World, Karls will lead the financial services team at Cedar Community and will be a member of the executive council.
“Jim’s strong financial background and leadership skills will be an asset to me and to Cedar Community. His demonstrated commitment to elevating the financial operations and fiscal position of nonprofit organizations will support our vision of sustainable growth and revenue diversification—helping to position Cedar Community for a solid financial future for years to come,” says Nicole Pretre, president and CEO.