Tommy Nobis Center, a Marietta-based nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, recently elected East Cobb resident, Jerry Chang, as a new board member.

Chang is senior managing director and partner at Ankura, a management consulting firm with clients in the legal, corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors. Chang has over 25 years of experience specializing in valuation and financial advisory, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, strategic planning, and litigation support. He attended Georgia Tech before earning his BBA in finance, with honors, from Georgia State University and his MBA in business and finance from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and was a member of Leadership Atlanta’s class of 2020.

“I am honored and excited to serve on the Board of Directors of Tommy Nobis Center,” says Chang. “I am looking forward to helping transform the lives of many people with disabilities.”

Chang believes that people with disabilities deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and given the opportunity to work toward financial independence. He supports the inclusion of all people in the workplace.

“Jerry’s experience and passion will be an incredible asset to our board,” says Dave Ward, President and CEO of Tommy Nobis Center. “His expertise and servant’s heart are the perfect combination for helping us achieve our mission and change lives.”

About Tommy Nobis Center
Since 1977, Tommy Nobis Center has helped more than 27,000 individuals find independence and workplace success by empowering people through employment. It envisions supportive communities where people with disabilities are afforded the opportunity to work. For more information, please visit http://www.tommynobiscenter.org, or follow Tommy Nobis Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.