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Delaware College Scholars (DCS) recently welcomed Peter S. Kennedy, CPA to its Board of Directors. A director at Cover & Rossiter, Mr. Kennedy heads up the organization’s audit practice, where he has the opportunity to work with many of the region’s nonprofit institutions. “Pete’s extensive knowledge in and passion for nonprofit operations will truly be an asset to our organization,” said Dr. Tony Alleyne, Executive Director of DCS. He continued, “Ultimately, it is our scholars who will benefit from Pete’s time and commitment to the organization, and we are grateful to have him join us in preparing our next generation of future leaders for success.” In addition to his role with Delaware College Scholars, Mr. Kennedy serves on the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Not-For-Profit Financial Statement Project Resource Group, which is a national group of 20 individuals recognized for their not-for-profit accounting expertise. Mr. Kennedy also serves as a member of the Christiana Care Health System Finance Committee, the Delaware Community Foundation Audit Committee, the Delaware State Employee Benefit Plans Management Board Governance Committee and EastSide Charter School’s Citizen’s Budget Oversight Committee. “I had heard about DCS and the great work they are doing. It was truly an honor to be asked to join them. I hope to be able to contribute in a small way to their continued success.” said Mr. Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy is retired from the Navy Reserve after 22 years of service (six years active duty and the last sixteen as a Reservist). He holds a degree in accounting from Clarkson University; holds active licenses in both Delaware and Pennsylvania; and is affiliated with both the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accounts and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Kennedy hails from upstate New York but has called Newark, DE his home for over 22 years.