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JFCS ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE TEAM MEMBER Richard McDaniel promoted to Chief of Client Services Contact Name: Karen Pharo Contact Email: kpharo@jfcs-cares.org Contact Phone Number: 941-366-2224 ext. 143 (SARASOTA, FL – November 16, 2020) – JFCS of the Suncoast has promoted Richard McDaniel to Chief of Client Services. In this position, Richard will oversee JFCS’s Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services including the Operation Military Assistance Program for veterans, the Employment and Financial Advancement Program, Building Strong Families Program, and Healthy Families/Healthy Children programs. He will be responsible for implementing the recently received Healthy Marriage and Fatherhood grants. In his new capacity, Richard will be a member of the Executive Team. “Over the past two and a half years at JFCS, Richard has proven himself to be a leader, innovator and solid manager of his programs,” said Arthur Lerman, Interim CEO of JFCS. “Richard ensures that services under his watch exceed expectations, he inspires and supports his staff to produce outstanding results, and he has the vision and initiative to develop new programs that transform our community. He is an outstanding addition to our leadership team.” Most recently Richard has been JFCS’s Director of Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services. Prior to joining JFCS, Richard served in director and administrative positions at the YMCA of San Francisco, the Tampa Metropolitan YMCA, and i9 Sports. He served in the United States Marine Corp and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. About JFCS: Inspired by the Jewish tradition of helping all people, Jewish Family & Children Services of the Suncoast provides counseling, personal support, and financial assistance to youth, adults, families, veterans, seniors and individuals who are homeless in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and Lee Counties. Services are delivered to people in need regardless of their religious background. More information is available at www.jfcs-cares.org. ###