Morris Plains Non-Profit's CFO Wins Award

Lynore DeSantis, CFO and vice president of operations of was named a 2011 CFO of the Year by NJBIZ's this week.

DeSantis was named the winner of the Nonprofit CFO—Small category for the program.

“The entire NJMEP team couldn’t be more proud of Lynore’s accomplishment,” says Robert Loderstedt, president and CEO of NJMEP. “In addition to managing NJMEP’s financial information and streamlining our processes, Lynore’s leadership is integral to our group.”

The CFO of the Year awards program celebrates New Jersey’s financial executives who “contribute to the success of the state’s economic growth and stability.” Finalists and winners were selected by an independent panel of judges in seven categories.

The CFO of the Year winners were announced among the finalists at an awards ceremony on Tuesday at The Palace in Somerset Park, in Somerset.

DeSantis has been with NJMEP since May, 2000. The organization works with New Jersey’s manufacturers to help them become more efficient, profitable and globally competitive.

“In addition to Lynore’s financial and management expertise, her terrific leadership skills and unmatched work ethic have helped cultivate a winning culture at NJMEP,” said Frank Wyckoff, NJMEP chairman.