Jeffery Nichols Promoted to Chief Financial Officer with Mission to Disrupt Educational Inequality
(West Palm Beach, FL)- The Center for Creative Education (CCE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffery Nichols as its new Chief Financial Officer. With more than 15 years of experience in finance and accounting, Nichols brings a diverse background that includes work in the credit union industry, labor union sector and the fine wine industry.
“Jeff’s extensive financial background and experience make him an excellent addition to our executive team,” said Robert Hamon, President and CEO of the Center for Creative Education. “We are elated to welcome him and look forward to working with him to advance our mission of enriching the lives of children through the arts.”
As CFO, Nichols will be responsible for managing CCE’s finances, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. He will also oversee the organization’s investments and fundraising efforts.
CCE’s mission is to transform teaching and learning through creativity and the arts. In addition to providing extended learning opportunities across Palm Beach County, CCE also operates The Foundations School, a K-5 independent school that focuses on improving literacy and breaking the barriers of traditional education through the arts for students from underserved communities. The school uses a sliding fee scale based on household size and income and no one is turned away for inability to pay.
“I am thrilled to join the team at the Center for Creative Education and to help support the important work they are doing in our community,” said Nichols. “My favorite part of being involved with CCE is seeing students succeed in a learning environment filled with creativity and the arts. I look forward to working closely with the organization’s leadership team and board of directors to help ensure the Center’s continued success.”
Nichols attended Central Washington University where he received a bachelor’s degree in finance and went on to be a Certified Public Account. Prior to his promotion at CCE, Nichols was Senior Accountant. He has lived in Boca Raton for over 5 years.
To learn more about CCE programming or to make a tax-deductible contribution to the Center for Creative Education, a 501(c)(3), please call Vivianne Hall at 561.805.9927; extension 105.