LANSING, Michigan – 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 advance the organization’s mission to create a food secure state through advocacy, resource management and collaboration between stakeholders and Michigan’s unified food bank network.
Schafer comes to FBCM after a varied career in 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 put innovative ideas into practice. His expertise in financial forecasting, process implementation, and board training will be invaluable as FBCM evolves and responds 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 an important role in people’s lives,” Schafer said. As FBCM’s new CFO, Schafer will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial operations, including long-term strategic planning. His leadership will be critical to ensuring FBCM remains financially strong and able to provide access to vital food to Michigan’s most vulnerable populations.
“Chad Schafer’s extensive experience in financial accounting and strategic planning, particularly in the nonprofit care sector, makes him a valuable addition to our team,” said Dr. Phil Knight, executive director of FBCM. “His proven track record of leading innovative strategies and ability to communicate complex financial information to a range of stakeholders will be critical as we work to increase our collective impact in Michigan.”
The Food Bank Council of Michigan leads a collaborative 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 those in need, conducting in-depth research to find solutions to hunger, and providing Michigan’s food banks with ideas and statewide resources. For more information on the Food Bank Council of Michigan’s role in ending food insecurity in Michigan, visit fbcmich.org
