TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 9, 2008) The Sports Car Club of America Board of Directors have selected SCCA Vice President of Finance and Administration Jeff Dahnert as the Clubs next President and Chief Executive Officer. Dahnert will transition to the position Jan. 1, 2009.Dahnert arrived at SCCA in November of 2004. Since then he has brought transparency and accountability to SCCAs finances, substantially reduced loan amounts and helped bring SCCA Pro Racing back into the black. Evaluating each program and contract to the last detail and pushing for major restructuring, Dahnert has successfully turned around SCCAs finances and given the Club a bright future.The quality of applications received for the position was quite impressive, SCCA Chairman of the Board R.J. Gordy said. Were so pleased to promote someone from within the organization who can bring a fresh and youthful perspective to the position. Were looking forward to moving our Club ahead and forging an exciting working relationship with our new President.Its an honor to be chosen as SCCAs next President, Dahnert said. Im very proud of what Ive been able to accomplish as VP of Finance. It has prepared me for the challenges we currently face in this tough economy and given me great insight into what we can do to make the organization grow. Im looking forward to interacting with the membership and its leaders as the Club continues to prosper.Before his time at SCCA, Dahnert spent several years with Sprint as a Senior Financial Analyst.A Minnesota native, Dahnert received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minn. He is a certified public accountant and recently completed an Executive Development Program at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Dahnert, his wife Laura and family, live in Lawrence, Kan.
