CHARLENE KERNEN
Chief Financial Officer

Brief job description: Oversees the organizations financial, administrative, and strategic affairs as it relates to all financial activity; Directs organizations financial planning, strategy, and accounting practices to ensure compliance and financial integrity;
Provides leadership and management to the Business Office, Financial Aid Department, Human Resources, and Technical Operations; Serves as a member of the Management Team.

Education:
Currently pursuing a BBA Degree from Walsh College majoring in Management with a minor in Human Resources. Attended Wayne State University majoring in Accounting/Business Administration. Associates Degree, Macomb Community College.

Past Experience:
Over 20 years experience in the areas of accounting, finance, and human resources. Past experience includes Controller for design firm, Finance/Personnel Manager for Rehabilitation Company, Office/Systems Manager of Engineering Firm. Previously owned & operated accounting and tax service business for over 8 years.

Previous Positions held at SHS:
Member of SHS Staff since 1997. Business Manager and Assistant Business Manager.

Current Contributions outside Specs:
Active member of the Athletic Boosters Club at my son's high school.

Likes:
Traveling, the beach, music, and movies.

Favorite Place:
Cabo San Lucas and St. Martin

Subjects of interest:
Culture, Architecture, and Design.

Places Traveled:
Spain, Mexico, Caribbean, Hawaii

Greatest Accomplishment:
Raising our son.

Special talents/skills/hobbies:
Decorating, Scrapbooking, skiing, jet skiing, watching my son play hockey and football.

Things people associate with you:
Enjoy watching sports. Also a huge Bon Jovi fan.