The Board of Pensions
Staci Wilhelm's work experience includes serving as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer at The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) since 2023. Prior to this, they were a Member at Chief starting in March 2023. From 2018 to 2023, Staci was the Chief Accounting Officer at J.G. Wentworth, where they focused on providing direct-to-consumer financing solutions. Before that, they worked at RSM US LLP from 2007 to 2018, initially as an Assurance Manager and then as a Senior Manager in Assurance Services. Staci also served in various roles at BDO Seidman, LLP from 2000 to 2007, including Audit Senior Manager and Audit Manager.
Staci Wilhelm completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance at the Fox School of Business at Temple University from 1998 to 2000. Staci then pursued their Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from La Salle University, which they completed from 1991 to 1995. Staci's high school education was at St. Pius X High School from 1987 to 1991, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned. Apart from their formal education, they obtained additional certifications including "Top 10 Rules for Highly Effective Leadership" from LinkedIn in February 2023 and becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the Pennsylvania Department of State in December 2021.
The Board of Pensions
At the Board of Pensions, we cultivate health, wholeness, and financial well-being in pastors and employees of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its affiliated organizations. Designated a Best Place to Work by Philadelphia Business Journal since 2018, we design and deliver benefits, assistance, education, and innovative programs to more than 63,000 people from our newly renovated offices in Center City Philadelphia. Our professional staff manage investments of more than $9 billion and oversee a fully funded pension plan, among other benefits, on behalf of our plan members. Our members work for PC(USA) congregations, colleges, retirement communities, and other PC(USA)-affiliated employers. Our work environment is innovative, collaborative, and caring. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to make a difference in others’ lives. At the Board of Pensions, we are planning for — and achieving — growth. Ultimately, everything we do is grounded in serving more, serving better, and serving the Church.