Kurt Kuck
Caledonia,MI
Summary
Dynamic Chief Financial Officer with expertise in strategic financial planning, policy creation, and human resource management. Proven track record in directing financial reporting initiatives to enhance transparency and compliance.
Passion for church work and serving on various non-profit oversight boards:
- Peace Lutheran Church
- Easter Seals of Michigan
- Lutheran Homes of Michigan
- Michigan Church Extension Fund
- Saginaw Future, Inc.
- Mighty Fortress Foundation
- Camp Lu Lay Lea
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
KUKA Assembly and Test Corp
Saginaw, MI
01.1985 - 07.2022
- Developed financial strategies to support organizational growth and optimize resource allocation.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and operational efficiency.
- Implemented risk management frameworks to enhance financial stability and mitigate potential losses.
- Directed financial reporting initiatives, enhancing transparency and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Oversaw the Human Resources function including labor negotiations with the UAW workforce.
Staff Accountant & Auditor
Yeo & Yeo, CPA's
Saginaw, MI
06.1979 - 01.1985
- Conducted audits for various organizations including school districts, manufacturing companies, universities, hospitals and other profit and not-for-profit companies.
Education
BBA -
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06-1979
Skills
- Strategic financial planning
- Financial reporting
- Financial management
- Financial policy creation
- Human resource policy creation and management
- Insurance policy negotiation and management
- Retirement Plan development and oversight
- Executive board work at for profit and not-for-profit organizations
- Mergers and acquisitions experience
Accomplishments
- Have lead three successful capital campaigns at Peace Lutheran for building new preschool-8 school and Early Childhood Center.
- Have served on various boards at Peace Lutheran 1985-2024 including Executive Committee, Board of Directors and Board of Elders.
- Currently serving on the CEF Board of Trustees 2015-present, Mighty Fortress Foundation Board of Directors and Camp Lu Lay Lea Board of Directors.
- Married to Sue for 44 years. Have two married sons and three grandchildren.
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
KUKA Assembly and Test Corp
01.1985 - 07.2022
Staff Accountant & Auditor
Yeo & Yeo, CPA's
06.1979 - 01.1985
BBA -
Western Michigan University