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Rafael Gerena
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Finance expert with four decades of experience joins The Catholic Foundation Board
Orlando, FL – February 28, 2020
David L. Dennis
The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida is proud to announce that David L. Dennis, a financial expert with 40 years of accounting experience, has joined our board of directors and has also been appointed Chairman of our Investment Committee. David, who attends Annunciation Catholic Church (Altamonte Springs), is a retired KPMG advisory partner. A licensed Certified Public Accountant, Florida Governor Rick Scott appointed David to the Florida Board of Accountancy regulatory body, serving as Chair in 2016 and 2018.
During his accounting career, David has served as the acting chief financial officer of the U.S. House of Representatives. He has also served clients in state and local governments. Professionally, he is a Past President of the Florida Institute of CPAs, and a former council member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. David is also a former President of the Leukemia Society of Central Florida Board of Trustees.
David currently serves as Treasurer and member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for the National Catholic Education Association where the organization restructured itself to be more responsive to members.
“Serving on the Catholic Foundation of Central Florida is an opportunity to help our clients make a positive and lasting impact on lives in Central Florida for generations to come,” David says.
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of lay leaders, clergy and religious members throughout the nine-county area of the Diocese of Orlando. Representing many professional fields of expertise, our directors are leaders in their parishes and communities. These men and women embody the values of our organization and are committed to sustaining our organization’s ability to address community needs, impact lives, and promote our faith community in Central Florida.
ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL FLORIDA:
The Catholic Foundation inspires giving to fund God’s work throughout the Diocese of Orlando’s nine-county area. Established in 2008, The Catholic Foundation is an independent, nonprofit foundation that has worked with donors and pastors to support our community. Its assets of more than $56 million in investments are managed for growth and to respect Catholic social teaching. We help individuals and organizations engage in philanthropy in a faith-filled way through socially screened investment options. These resources have built new and expanded churches and community centers to grow faith life in the Diocese as well as prepare seminarians for the priesthood and support retired priests. Additionally, these funds support education, health, housing and food assistance addressing community needs throughout Central Florida.
For more information, contact: Rafael Gerena at 407.246.4888, or rgerena@cfocf.org