President Announcement

Dear Friends and Supporters of Saint Francis Borgia High School,  
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph M. Fischer, CFA, as the next President of St. Francis Borgia High School in Washington, Missouri. 
 
A native of Washington and a graduate of St. Francis Borgia High School, Mr. Fischer brings more than twenty years of leadership experience in finance, entrepreneurship, and organizational strategy. Mr. Fischer currently serves as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CFO JOE, a financial advisory firm that supports business leaders in strategic planning and financial stewardship.  

Previously, he was the founder and chief executive officer of Greetabl, a St. Louis–based company known for its personalized greeting products. Under his leadership, the company grew into a nationally recognized business and was named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies before being acquired by a private equity buyer in 2022. 
Earlier in his career, Mr. Fischer served as Vice President in Global Investment Research at Goldman Sachs and worked in the Global Equity Division at Bear Stearns, following his professional beginnings in assurance and advisory services with Ernst & Young. 

Mr. Fischer earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with dual majors in Finance and Accounting from Saint Louis University. He is a CFA® charterholder and formerly held licensure as a Certified Public Accountant. 

Deeply rooted in the Borgia community, Mr. Fischer lives with his wife, Sara, and their three children on their family’s sixth-generation farm located just a few miles from campus. He has been an active member of the St. Francis Borgia parish community, serving as a lector, parish volunteer, and past member of the parish council. He has also supported Catholic education locally as a parent volunteer and former school board member at the parish grade school. 

Mr. Fischer expressed a profound sense of vocation in accepting the role, noting that the faith formation and education he received at St. Francis Borgia played a formative role in shaping his life and career. 
We are confident that Mr. Fischer’s leadership, extensive business and professional background, commitment to the mission of Catholic education, and deep ties to the community will serve St. Francis Borgia High School well as it continues to form young men and women in faith, knowledge, and service. Please keep him in your prayers as he begins this important ministry. 
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