Gulf Coast JFCS is a 2024 Top Workplace

Anthony Saccento

Chief Financial Officer

Anthony joined Gulf Coast JFCS as Chief Financial Officer in October of 2024. His experience in Public Accounting includes tax, auditing, and general accounting. His Private Accounting experience includes being CFO and holding senior positions in investment, publishing, oil & gas, architecture, and non-profit industries. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from St. John’s University. He received both an M.B.A. in Finance and an M.S. in Taxation from Fordham University. Anthony is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of New York. He has periodically led accounting seminars through a major financial newspaper and has occasionally taught accounting and finance classes at the university level. He volunteers on the Deacon Board at his home church and has performed certified audits for a children’s mission in Kodiak, Alaska. He loves the outdoors and moved to upstate New York over a decade ago, from New York City, to pursue those opportunities. He now looks forward to expanding those experiences by having relocated to Florida.

Gulf Coast JFCS is a 2024 Top Workplace

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Gulf Coast JFCS named Top Workplace by Tampa By Times and Energage

Celebrating our tremendous and dedicated workforce, Gulf Coast JFCS has been recognized as a “2024 Top Workplace” by the Tampa Bay Times.

While our work has evolved over the years, our core values remain unchanged. Caring for all people in need regardless of race or religion is as essential today as ever, and it has been the mission of Gulf Coast JFCS for 50 years!

We’re providing compassionate and essential human services by serving people in need, from babies to seniors. Dedicated to creating a stronger, more resilient community, Gulf Coast JFCS is more than just an organization – we’re your community champions.

This recognition is a testament to our workforce as it demonstrates their courage and commitment to transparency, living our mission, uplifting lives, and caring for each other every day.

Being named a Top Workplace is a true honor, especially because the judges were our employees themselves!

This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

“Being recognized by the Tampa Bay Times as one of Tampa Bay’s Top 100 Workplaces is a huge honor for Gulf Coast JFCS,” says Dr. Sandra E. Braham, President and CEO of Gulf Coast JFCS. “This recognition is a testament to our workforce as it demonstrates their courage and commitment to transparency, living our mission, uplifting lives, and caring for each other every day.”

Our programs allow us to reach the community’s most vulnerable people find safety, comfort, and a path toward a fulfilling life. Gulf Coast JFCS employs more than 600 employees and serves nearly 30,000 people across Greater Tampa Bay and beyond.

Full press release: Gulf Coast JFCS Named Top Workplace