Bonnie Brae CFO Ann Wendlocher Wins NJBIZ CFO of the Year

Congratulations to Bonnie Brae's CFO (Chief Financial Officer), Ann Wendlocher for winning NJBIZ Non-Profit Organization CFO of the year! "The 2018 NJBIZ CFO of the Year Awards program celebrates New Jersey's financial executives at all levels who contribute to the success of New Jersey's economic growth and stability." Ann was presented this distinguished honor at a breakfast Tuesday morning at The Somerset Palace.

Ann joined Bonnie Brae on August 7, 2006 as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is responsible for the direction of financial activities of the agency including coordination of budgets and operating results. She directs the organization's financial planning, reporting, and controls as well as its relationship with banking institutions, the financial community and outside auditors. Ann works directly with the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Education of New Jersey to ensure contract compliance. Ann plays a significant role at Bonnie Brae and has made a great impact as Chief Financial Officer. She is responsible for: helping Bonnie Brae to remain fiscally sound and maintaining an operating margin; reducing Administrative costs; helping to lead and guide Bonnie Brae through the opening of 3 transitional homes and the current Family Center/ New Cottage project.

Ann is inspired by the mission of Bonnie Brae and the incredible staff who work here. She is always quick to point this out to any of our stakeholders!

Please join me in congratulating Ann on this award, and her many accomplishments. We are very lucky to have her at Bonnie Brae!