“As an executive, Kathy takes on the complex business challenges that face our industry every day — and she does so successfully, leading multiple facets of our company, driving strategy and bottom-line results,” Don Bryson, senior director at CFS, says. “Kathy is laser-focused on delivering value to our customers and partners. What makes Kathy unique is that she does this with an unwavering commitment to the people not only within our industry but in the communities we serve as a whole. Kathy has built partnerships with government, community organizations and other EF leaders to help enhance the overall perception of our industry and position us to attract the next generation of leaders that can carry our industry forward.”

Canum utilizes her education and experience to zero in on what matters most and what needs to be done to drive change for a better future for all. She believes that people, technology and strategy are the foundation of that future. Her vision reaches further than CFS. She spearheads a successful CFS Women in Leadership Levels program that continues to assist schoolchildren and working mothers in underserved areas. Canum is a collaborative, successful leader that continuously seeks to lift others.