Peckham Names New CFO

LANSING, MI- Peckham has named Barry Kavanagh as Chief Financial Officer of Peckham. Kavanagh began his appointment as CFO on January 20.
“We are excited to welcome Barry to Peckham, as he brings fresh energy to guide our financial strategy with steady leadership and a strong commitment to Peckham values,” said Harry Pianko, Peckham CEO.
Kavanagh will lead the award-winning organization’s overall financial stewardship in alignment with its mission. He is responsible for overseeing financial strategy, operations and performance, including budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and long-term financial planning to support organizational growth.
Kavanagh joins Peckham with more than 25 years as a senior finance leader, including extensive work as a financial controller and CFO across U.S., UK, and Irish Operations. He most recently served as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing.
His background reflects strong expertise in fund accounting, financial controls, and operational finance. He has a strong record of building capable teams, supporting organizations through complex transitions, fiscal discipline, and strategic growth.
Kavanagh is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Business and Financial Studies and is committed to applying his financial leadership in the service of community impact and nonprofit missions.
Peckham is a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization that provides paid job training opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. For 50 years, Peckham has provided jobs and job skills training to thousands of individuals with barriers through five different business lines throughout Michigan, and also has operations in Phoenix, Arizona and London, Kentucky.
Peckham, Inc., is a national award-winning organization, recognized for its achievement in providing exceptional vocational rehabilitation, creating inclusive cultures and building quality workplaces for employees.