Samaritan’s Feet International announced that Jim McCafferty has been appointed as its new Chief Operating Officer. In a remarkable show of dedication to the cause, McCafferty has decided to forgo a salary, demonstrating his commitment to advancing Samaritan’s Feet’s mission and making a positive impact worldwide.
McCafferty brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, finance, and leadership development, making him well-positioned to play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and strategic growth for the organization. He joins Samaritan’s Feet from AAA (Auto Club Group and Carolinas), where he served as the Chief Operating Officer, and prior to that, he was the Executive Vice President at GuideOne Insurance Company.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to join Samaritan’s Feet and be a part of the talented team here engaged in Kingdom work and passionate about serving others. Working with Samaritan’s Feet helps one to bridge from a life built on the world’s definition of success to one of significance,” said McCafferty. “Thank you to each person and company who has supported Samaritan’s Feet. Fulfilling the calling of the organization is impossible without their engagement and partnership.”
McCafferty has joined Samaritan’s Feet to work closely with the Founder and CEO, Manny Ohonme. Together, they aim to achieve the strategic goal of the organization’s 2.0 vision, which is to create a world where no one has to go barefoot. McCafferty will leverage his skills and experience to establish an efficient and cost-effective structure for Samaritan’s Feet, allowing them to reach more people both domestically and internationally.
“We are thrilled to welcome McCafferty as Chief Operating Officer to Samaritan’s Feet. Samaritan’s Feet remains steadfast in its commitment to providing shoes and inspiring HOPE (health, opportunity, peace, education) with individuals in need. McCafferty embodies the values and dedication required to lead the organization to new heights. His decision to not walk past our strategic need for a seasoned leader to help take our organization to the next level as a ‘Samaritan Leader’ and forego his salary speaks volumes about his selflessness and commitment to creating positive change in our world,” said Manny Ohonme, Founder, President and CEO of Samaritan’s Feet. “His exceptional background in strategic leadership and operational excellence will help Samaritan’s Feet reach its goal of serving 1.1 million people around the world in 2024.”
