Greg Brenner

Finance Associate
GregBrenner@berriencommunity.org
269-983-3304


Man holding fish on boatTell me an interesting/fun/cool fact about yourself. 
I lived in Melbourne, Australia for 18 months (my son was born there!)

Give me a snapshot of your work history.
Prior to joining BCF, he was the Chief Accounting Officer for Strategic Hotels & Resorts, where he oversaw the accounting, treasury, finance and internal audit functions. Greg also spent some time working in the private equity industry. He began his career in public accounting as an auditor for Arthur Andersen. Greg holds a BA in Accounting from Michigan State University and earned his CPA certification. Greg enjoys fishing, hiking, biking and relaxing at the beach. He recently moved to Southwest Michigan and is looking forward to becoming more involved in the community and helping the BCF team accomplish its mission.

Give me another snapshot of what it is you do here at BCF.
I help Morgan with the day-to-day finance/accounting responsibilities (primarily managing the accounts payable, grants and gifts transactions and recording journal entries). I also assist with our annual events like Backpacks For Good and Senior Care Kits, to name a few.

Man and woman standing in desert wearing hiking clothes.How do you get involved in the community?
I attend fundraisers and donate to various organizations/causes in the area

How do you like to spend your time outside of work?
I enjoy fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, running, skiing, biking , chilling at beach!

What kinds of activities energize you?
I would say running and downhill skiing

What’s something you’ve done, but you’ll never do again?
Work full-time ?

What’s your favorite place to eat around here?
Red Arrow Roadhouse Union Pier

What is the one thing you cannot resist?
CHOCOLATE!

What’s the weirdest job you’ve ever had?
Maybe more stressful than weird, but I worked flipping burgers at McDonald’s in high school. 

What’s one of your favorite parts of your job?
Working with and getting to know the wonderful people here

What makes you excited to work at BCF?
Doing my little part to help BCF accomplish its mission!

 

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