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Former Director of Finance Promoted; Brings Wealth of Experience

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Description automatically generatedThe Family Initiative, Inc. (TFI) is pleased to announce the promotion of Servando Sanchez as the new vice president of finance.

Sanchez began with TFI in August of 2023 as a finance director serving EMPOWER, a program of TFI. After diligent work, he has been promoted to vice president of finance. Sanchez will be responsible for overseeing the agency’s day-to-day finance activities.

Sanchez started his career as a financial examiner with the FDIC in Charlotte, NC, overseeing compliance and risk of financial institutions. He then returned to Texas, joining the Texas Department of Insurance as a financial examiner of insurance companies licensed in Texas. Afterward, Sanchez moved into the financial operations for two state regulatory agencies, the Iowa Utilities Board as their financial manager and the Texas Commission of Fire Protection as the CFO. In August of 2023, Sanchez accepted the finance director position for EMPOWER.

Sanchez has a prestigious educational background, receiving his Bachelor of Science in accounting and his Master of Science in accounting from the University of Texas, Dallas. Sanchez is also a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas.

TFI looks forward to continued growth and excellence with the skills and leadership Sanchez brings to the agency.

TFI is seeking individuals or families interested in becoming foster parents to offer a nurturing and caring environment for children in foster care. Foster parents play a crucial role as integral partners, collaborating with TFI to provide high-quality services and support for both children and families. If you are interested in making a positive impact on a child’s life, we invite you to discover more about becoming a foster parent and the meaningful difference you can make by calling 1-833-7FOSTER.