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In 2015, Larry Benders became the tenth President and CEO in Cleveland Sight Center’s 117-year history. Under Mr. Benders’ leadership, the organization has experienced unprecedented growth: • The operating budget increased from $8 million to $12.5 million • The endowment doubled in size from $60 million to $120 million • Staff expanded by 36% - totaling more than 177 employees, one-third of whom have a work-limiting disability • The Call Center now provides meaningful employment to 77 blind and visually impaired individuals across 15 states • 4,000 individuals receive high-quality programs and services annually

Pierre Ferrari joined Heifer International in 2010 with more than 40 years of business experience. He worked for many years at Coca-Cola USA, before deciding in 1995 to focus his energy and business acumen on social issues. Ferrari is a former chair and current board member of Ben and Jerry’s Homemade Ice Cream and a former board member of the Small Enterprise Assistance Fund. He received a Master’s degree in economics from the University of Cambridge and a Master's of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.