Responsible for all financial matters of this nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization. The vision of The Lifeboat Project is to inspire and engage communities in a collaborative effort to end human trafficking. The mission of The Lifeboat Project is to increase awareness of human trafficking through training; restore hope and dignity to exploited individuals; promote self-sufficiency by providing a safe residence; and furnish assistance for personal development and counseling while coordinating… Show more Responsible for all financial matters of this nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization. The vision of The Lifeboat Project is to inspire and engage communities in a collaborative effort to end human trafficking. The mission of The Lifeboat Project is to increase awareness of human trafficking through training; restore hope and dignity to exploited individuals; promote self-sufficiency by providing a safe residence; and furnish assistance for personal development and counseling while coordinating with other agencies to enable them to heal and transition into productive members of society. Show less

Gary Cohen is an enthusiast for the sport of running. A top runner for 35 years, his personal best marathon is 2:22:34. In 2008 he was the Grandmaster Champion at the Disney Marathon, Tampa Half Marathon and Orlando’s OUC Half Marathon. He is the 2009 Masters Champion of the Tallahassee Half Marathon. Gary spent over 25 years as a CPA and CFO but is now focusing his energy on sharing his running and fitness expertise with others. He is a regular writer for Florida Running and… Show more Gary Cohen is an enthusiast for the sport of running. A top runner for 35 years, his personal best marathon is 2:22:34. In 2008 he was the Grandmaster Champion at the Disney Marathon, Tampa Half Marathon and Orlando’s OUC Half Marathon. He is the 2009 Masters Champion of the Tallahassee Half Marathon. Gary spent over 25 years as a CPA and CFO but is now focusing his energy on sharing his running and fitness expertise with others. He is a regular writer for Florida Running and Triathlon magazine. His website, garycohenrunning.com , features monthly interviews with running personalities such as 1983 Boston Marathon Champion Greg Meyer. The website also includes frequent short essays on a variety of running and fitness topics. “All in a Day’s Run” is the title of Gary’s first book which is a collection of 75 of his essays and is available on his website and Amazon.com. Gary also does individual running coaching, speaks at functions and is a track meet announcer. Show less

Part-time, interim and project CFO services to clients using a flexible engagement model dependent on the needs of each organization. Strategic financial leadership, financial reporting and analysis, cash flow forecasting, evaluating and implementation of procedures and processes, articulating financial performance to sources of capital and a second opinion on all important executive, operational and financial matters. Expertise with nonprofits, multi-location medical practices, food and… Show more Part-time, interim and project CFO services to clients using a flexible engagement model dependent on the needs of each organization. Strategic financial leadership, financial reporting and analysis, cash flow forecasting, evaluating and implementation of procedures and processes, articulating financial performance to sources of capital and a second opinion on all important executive, operational and financial matters. Expertise with nonprofits, multi-location medical practices, food and beverage, aircraft servicing, flight school operations, sports management, laser manufacturing and many other businesses in the $10-250 million revenue level. Show less

Responsible for accounting and financial reporting for nonprofit that conducts Capital One Bowl, Champs Sports Bowl, Orlando Citrus Parade, OUC Half Marathon and other central Florida sports events. FCS also has a free summer camp for disadvantaged children.