The Board of Directors for TFI Community Child Care, Inc. is pleased to announce Richard T. Wright as their Chief Executive Officer.
TFI Community Child Care, Inc. (TFI CCC) provides quality child care by nurturing children to reach their fullest potential through early education and mentoring. With three locations, Sunshine Acres Montessori School (Lawrence), Tots and Tales Montessori School (Kansas City, KS), and USD 475 Child Development Center (Junction City), TFI CCC serves up to 467 children.
TFI CCC Board Director Bud Cowan, JD, stated, "Todd brings a wealth of experience in finance and administration as well as the strong commitment to Kansas children and families. He is a most valued asset. As CEO of TFI Community Child Care, Inc., we have no doubt that Todd will be creating brighter futures for children."
As CEO for TFI CCC, Wright will establish goals and outcomes for the three child care centers, provide overall direction and performance expectations, and directly supervise the Program Directors who manage each child care center. Wright will also continue in his position as Senior Comptroller for TFI Family Services, Inc.
"I look forward to the opportunity to work with our staff and to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve by helping to make each center a safe and enjoyable learning environment for them, as well as to assist in operating the centers in an efficient and financially responsible manner," Wright said.
Wright is a lifelong resident of Emporia and attended Emporia State University. He has a Bachelor of Science with a major in Public Affairs, a Bachelor of Science in Business with a major in Accounting, and a minor in Sociology/Anthropology. He is a Certified Public Accountant with 30 years of experience, including 15 years as a stockholder/partner in a CPA firm.
Wright and his wife, Cathy, have been married for 31 years and have three grown children, Steven, Rachel, and Alex. Cathy works as Program Director for Center II of Emporia Community Day Care Center, Inc., where she has worked full time for 20 years. In his spare time, Wright enjoys spending time with family, reading, traveling, and watching sports. He also formerly coached children’s sports.
TFI Community Child Care, Inc. is a not-for-profit agency.