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FRED FINCH YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF DAVID CHANNER AS NEW CEO
The board chose Channer after a national search, citing his 20 years at A Better Way and experience growing services and funding.
- On Monday, Fred Finch Youth & Family Services announced David Channer as its next chief executive officer, effective July 20, 2026. Channer succeeds retired leader Tom Alexander.
- An LCSW with extensive clinical experience, Channer previously led A Better Way, a Berkeley-nonprofit, where he grew the agency into a $15 million organization during his 20-year tenure.
- Lacy Vong, Chair of the Fred Finch board, said "The Board conducted an extensive search to find the next leader to continue the organization's 135 years of excellent mental and behavioral health services."
- Laura McClarin will serve as interim CEO until Channer begins his tenure. Following the transition, she plans to return to her previous role as Vice President of Program Operations.
- Channer stated he was drawn to the agency's history as a "nationally recognized leader" in trauma and culturally responsive care. He emphasized commitment to the organization's mission.
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FRED FINCH YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF DAVID CHANNER AS NEW CEO
OAKLAND, Calif., May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (Fred Finch) announced today that David Channer will become the agency's next chief executive officer effective July 20, 2026. David takes the helm from Tom Alexander who…
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