Boca Helping Hands Appoints Three New Board Members

Boca Helping Hands (BHH) has named Kathy Adkins, Eric Gebhard, and Zach Pechter to the organization’s board of directors.

Since moving to Boca Raton in 1994, volunteerism has been an important part of Kathy Adkins’ life. For the past 14 years, Kathy has volunteered with Impact 100 Palm Beach County, serving as its President from 2019 to 2021. In addition, Adkins has been a member of the Junior League of Boca Raton for over 25 years and has served in numerous positions, including President of the League in 2006-2007. Adkins has also volunteered with many other non-profits.

Eric Gebhard served as Group Vice President of Financial Operations for JM Family Enterprises, Inc., after holding the roles of Vice President, Treasurer, and several others since 1997. Prior to that, Gebhard served as Assistant Vice President of Credit Products Management for Bank of America/Continental Bank. He graduated from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Zach Pechter grew up in Boca Raton and now lives and works in Fort Lauderdale as the Founder and CEO of Proteris Compliance Solutions, which provides compliance services for the sale and financing of F&I products in the automotive, marine, and powersport industries. Before founding Proteris Compliance Solutions, Pechter served as Managing Counsel and Assistant Secretary for Toyota Financial Services. He began volunteering at SOS Children’s Village at an early age; during college and law school, he volunteered as a tutor and assistant teacher and continues to serve as a mentor.

“We are so pleased to have three outstanding members of our community join the board,” said Gary Peters, Board President of Boca Helping Hands. “I know their extensive knowledge and experience will greatly benefit Boca Helping Hands.”

To learn more, visit bocahelpinghands.org