Wade Steen, CPA, joined Cleveland Metroparks in early 2022 as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, Wade leads and manages all aspects of Cleveland Metroparks finance department including short- and long-term budgeting, accounting, internal auditing/compliance and procurement payroll. In his role he also serves as ex officio officer of the Board of Park Commissioners and advises the Board on financial requirements.
Wade has over 35 years of experience in not for profit and government management including in financial reporting, budgeting and auditing. Prior to joining Cleveland Metroparks, Wade was President and Founder of Steen & Company LLC in Columbus, Ohio, as well as Commissioner of the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, Franklin County Treasurer and Vice Chair of the Franklin County Children’s Services Board. He previously served as the first Fiscal Officer of Cuyahoga County from 2011 to 2013.
Wade graduated from The Ohio State University Honors Program with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He was selected as Crain’s Cleveland Business CFO of the Year in 2013 in the nonprofit category.