Middletown Resident Named Finalist in NJBIZ CFO of the Year Awards Program

LIVINGSTON AND EAST ORANGE, NJ (October 2017) – Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest NJ’s (JVS) CFO/COO and Acting Executive Director, Michael Andreas, was recently recognized as a finalist in the NJBIZ CFO of the Year Awards program. The program recognizes financial executives who contribute to the success of New Jersey’s economic growth and stability. Andreas placed as a finalist in the nonprofit category for organizations with 74 or fewer employees. A ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 10 at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, NJ.

Andreas joined JVS as CFO/COO in 2013 by establishing a long-term goal of driving the organization’s financial sustainability in order to best serve its clients, expand its services and increase the number of individuals that JVS serves. In a short period of time, he made significant contributions to enhancing its operational excellence and ensuring steady growth both short and long-term. In addition to his financial and operational roles, Andreas currently serves as Acting Executive Director while the organization searches for a full-time candidate to fill this position.

Some of his Andreas’ accomplishments include creating strategic teams, which resulted in increased client services and donor commitment to the organization. Most recently, Andreas directed a $1.2 million relocation to two modern facilities, which allows JVS to broaden its reach and better serve the community. He also helped JVS exceed fundraising goals at its annual Taste & Toast gala in May by managing a development team that raised more than $300,000 for the organization.

“JVS has experienced tremendous changes under Michael’s leadership and he has far exceeded our expectations,” said Michael Goldberg, JVS Board President. “He has positively contributed to every aspect of JVS by introducing innovative resources, advanced programming and strategic initiatives/individuals that allow the organization to successfully fulfill its mission: ‘Helping People Help Themselves.’ Thank you, NJBIZ, for recognizing his important work in the community.”

About Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest New Jersey

Founded in 1939, Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest New Jersey is a nonprofit, community-based health and human service organization, delivering a wide array of personalized services on a nonsectarian basis to nearly 10,000 individuals each year. Visit jvsnj.org or call (973) 674-6330 x 227 and speak with Rebecca Shulman for more information. JVS also offers career counseling and job search coaching to the Jewish community of Greater MetroWest NJ. For details, contact Dr. Meryl Kanner at mkanner@jvsnj.org or (973) 674-6330 x 271. JVS welcomes volunteer support to help fulfill its mission of helping people help themselves. To get involved, please visit https://www.jvsnj.org/make-a-t... to donate, or click here to become a volunteer.