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Bethesda, Md. – Philip A. Parisi, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at USO, has been named the 2015 Nonprofit CFO of the Year. He will be honored at the 2015 Nonprofit CFO of the Year Awards Luncheon, March 13 at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC.

Phil Parisi, the USO’s chief financial officer, has a continuing record of providing outstanding financial analysis and advice while navigating a rapidly changing non-profit landscape. His expertise in strategic planning in international settings, financial planning, customer relationships and business development made it possible for the USO to grow stronger, be more responsive and more relevant during 12 years of conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan.

By consistently exceeding his objectives, he inspires his team and co-workers to continue to strengthen the USO’s competitive advantage in U.S. and international markets.

“Phil is a dynamic, high-energy leader I rely on daily,” said USO President J.D. Crouch, II. “His analytical, negotiation and presentation skills bring solid understanding of complex issues to our Board of Governors and key corporate partners.”

Parisi’s understanding of key business drivers helps improve accounting and reporting responsibilities and has bolstered the USO’s corporate stability.

“The USO is a stronger, more vital organization since Phil’s arrival 8 years ago,” said USO Board Chair Richard Myers. “The board relies on his clear and complete explanations of our fiscal situation as we continue to meet the changing needs of America’s troops and military families.”

Parisi previously served as CFO of In2Books, Inc., a not-for-profit education services corporation focused on children’s literacy and executive director of finance at AOL, where he led strategic financial planning efforts that resulted in the creation of five joint ventures valued at more than $400 million across eight international markets. He is a CPA, and a graduate of Pace University and an MBA from George Mason University.

The 2015 Nonprofit CFO of the Year will be honored at the Nonprofit CFO of the Year Awards Luncheon, March 13 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. Also to be honored at the event are the 2015 Nonprofit CFO Transformational Leaders and Nonprofit CFO Rising Star. For more information visit www.NonprofitCFOAward.com

About the Nonprofit CFO of the Year Awards: Each year the CFO Awards recognize the often unsung leadership role CFOs have in the important works nonprofits do, working generally behind the scene as a key supporter of the executive director, to keep the organization moving forward. The program is hosted in joint partnership with Association TRENDS, Tate & Tryon and West, Lane & Schlager Realty Advisors.