Take Charge America, Inc. is pleased to announce David Richardson has been promoted to chief executive officer of the national non-profit credit counseling and debt management agency.
Richardson joined the organization in 2008 as director of finance and was promoted to chief financial officer in 2009. He assumed the role of chief executive officer in late 2012.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Take Charge America offers financial education, credit counseling, debt management and housing counseling services. Since 1987 it has helped more than 1.6 million consumers nationwide manage their personal finances and debts.

“I’m honored to lead this company in my new role as CEO, and I’m eager to explore more innovative financial solutions that bring even greater value to consumers,” said Richardson.  “The credit counseling industry has changed a lot in recent years, and we are seeking new ways to adapt with the times while still providing the highest level of financial education.”

Richardson, a Certified Public Accountant, brings more than 30 years of experience to the helm of Take Charge America. He held numerous executive-level financial management positions in the health care and financial services industries prior to joining the company, acquiring a strong expertise in non-profit management. He has additional expertise in budgeting, financial audits, cash and investment management, financial reporting, systems conversions, and mergers and acquisitions.

Richardson earned a bachelor’s in Accounting & Finance from the University of Dayton and a master’s in Finance from Georgia State University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA). He currently serves as board treasurer for the Arizona Family Health Partnership, and previously served on the board of directors for ASCPA from 2010 to 2012.