Parc Center for Disabilities announced the appointment of Patricia Clynes to chief financial officer (CFO), effective September 8, 2026. Clynes succeeds Mark Cavanaugh, executive vice president and chief financial officer, who will retire on October 1, 2026, after seven years of dedicated service with the organization and over 30 years serving in financial leadership positions. <\/p>\n
As CFO, Clynes will oversee all finance-related functions, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, financial reporting, compliance, investments, audits and internal controls. She will work closely with Parc\u2019s leadership team to align financial resources with organizational priorities, support strategic planning, and ensure the organization\u2019s continued operational excellence and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are deeply grateful to Mark for his years of extraordinary leadership, which have positioned Parc for continued success,\u201d said Michelle Detweiler, president and CEO of Parc Center for Disabilities. \u201cAs we look to the future, Patricia is an exceptional leader whose vision, financial expertise and passion for mission-driven organizations make her the ideal person to help lead Parc into its next chapter. Her ability to align financial stewardship with organizational growth will be instrumental as we continue expanding opportunities and services for the individuals and families we support.\u201d<\/p>\n
Clynes brings more than two decades of executive financial and operational leadership in the nonprofit sector to her new role. Most recently, she served as chief financial officer for the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, where she partnered with senior staff to drive growth, modernize financial operations, increase grant utilization and advance major capital initiatives, including a $50 million partnership with Pinellas County Schools and the $96 million Gills YMCA redevelopment project. Her achievements have earned regional recognition, including being named a 2023 Tampa Bay Business Journal CFO of the Year and a 2025 Titan 100 Tampa Bay honoree. Clynes also serves as board treasurer for the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n
Clynes assumes the role following Cavanaugh, who joined Parc in 2019 and has overseen the organization\u2019s finance, accounting, information technology and purchasing functions. A certified public accountant with more than 30 years of chief financial officer experience, Cavanaugh has guided Parc\u2019s financial operations through a period of growth, while bringing expertise across affordable housing, senior living, long-term care, transportation and nonprofit management. Earlier this year, he was named a 2026 Tampa Bay Business Journal CFO of the Year honoree.<\/p>\n
\u201cMark\u2019s leadership has helped position Parc for long-term success,\u201d said Detweiler. \u201cHis commitment to fiscal responsibility, operational excellence and our mission has left a lasting impact on this organization. We wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement and thank him for the many contributions he has made to Parc and the people we support.\u201d<\/p>\n
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