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Board Hero
 Michael Keegan: WCAC's Quiet Hero..
Every now and then, an individual quietly steps forward with a “rolls-up-the sleeve” approach and helps out in the neighborhood, business, or a local organization. We want to introduce you to one of Worcester Community Action Council’s Board of Directors—a Quiet Hero—who has gone beyond the call of duty to offer guidance, financial expertise, and support to the agency over the past year. It is an honor to thank and recognize the selfless work of Michael (Mike) Keegan.
Because of his long-standing commitment to WCAC, Mike has been a WCAC Board Member several times! Beginning in 1992, he served for 10 years. He was then voted back to the board at the Annual Meeting in December 2004. Currently serving as the Board Treasurer, he has been the chair of the Finance Committee, as well as a member of the Fundraising and Executive committees and an honorary member of the 40th Anniversary Committee. Mike, along with our Board Chair Jack Foley, has been a proven fiscal leader and trusted sounding board providing unending support to me and the agency, during this year of transition at WCAC.
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Jack Foley notes, “Mike is known for his calm demeanor and steady approach to any challenge. He asks important questions, provides great recommendations, and is a dependable team member in all situations. We are fortunate to have such a consummate professional and advisor in our midst.”
He has provided instructional sessions for staff on several financial topics, been available via
phone, email, and countless meetings, worked with our interim finance consultant and our auditors, and been ever ready to help acclimate our new Director of Administration and Finance--all with the goal of keeping our financial house strong and steady! Mike’s talent and commitment goes beyond the walls of WCAC, too. This fall he led a Budget workshop for community action staff from throughout the region at the Northeast Institute for Quality Community Action (NIQCA) training conference in Sturbridge. We were so proud that our Board leader, Mike, was in the forefront of teaching our colleagues, while concurrently serving as a representative of WCAC!
Currently, Mike serves as the Director of Finance for Gosling-Castle Partners, Inc., an importer and distributor of premium brand spirits. Previously, he has worked as the senior financial officer at two manufacturing companies and worked in public accounting in Worcester for 16 years early in his professional career. While in the public accounting field, Mike provided audit and advisory services to clients in a variety of industries, with particular emphasis on manufacturing and not-for-profit organizations.
Mike’s generosity and commitment is extensive. For the past 30 years, he has also served on boards of a number of local organizations. He presently serves as a trustee or director on the boards of the Worcester Community Action Council, Notre Dame Academy, and YOU, Inc. and as a volunteer for the United Way of Central Massachusetts.
Mike holds a BA degree in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross, and an MBA/MS in Accounting degree from the Graduate School of Professional Accounting at Northeastern University.
On behalf of a very appreciative WCAC team, we thank and salute Mike Keegan, our quiet Hero!
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