NEW HYDE PARK, NY – WellLife Network, a nonprofit organization that delivers critical services in behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, residential, co-occurring substance abuse behaviors, children and family services, vocational training, and care management, will recognize long-time chairperson Jeffrey Finkle with the inaugural WellLife Legacy Award. The award was established to honor excellence, dedication, and measurable impact from board members, employees, and supporters of the Long Island and New York City nonprofit on an annual basis.
Finkle, now chair emeritus, served as a board member for 18 years and chairman of the board of directors for 12 years. He will continue to serve as a board member, trusted advisor, and ambassador.
“Jeff’s leadership has shaped WellLife Network in profound and lasting ways. His vision, strategic clarity, and unwavering belief in our mission have strengthened our organization and positioned us for a strong and innovative future,” said Chief Executive Officer Sherry Tucker. “As he steps into the role of chair emeritus, we honor not only his extraordinary past contributions but also his continued partnership and guidance. Jeff is deeply deserving of being the very first recipient of the WellLife Network Legacy Award, and we are privileged to celebrate him at this year’s gala” on June 24.
After joining the board of directors in 2008, Finkle quickly became a catalyst for strengthening governance, leadership capacity, and strategic oversight across the organization. He was behind the recruitment of co-chair Brian Regan, now chairman of the board, and Tucker after identifying the need for enhanced financial oversight.
Upon being elected chairperson of the board, he championed robust governance practices, long-range strategic planning, and the recruitment of leadership talent, providing consistent, mission-centered guidance through a period of growth and change. Under Finkle’s leadership, from 2014 to 2025, total assets grew 95 percent, while liabilities increased at a much slower 49 percent, resulting in a significantly stronger balance sheet. Net assets rose from just $1 million to more than $56 million, a dramatic 5,391-percent increase in organizational stability and reserves. Operating revenues grew 27 percent, outpacing expense growth of 15 percent, reflecting improved efficiency and responsible financial stewardship.
“It has been an honor to take part in and witness firsthand the ways WellLife Network cares for some of the most vulnerable and in-need members of our communities,” said Finkle. “I am proud of this board, this staff, and the executive team for their contributions to the organization’s growth over these nearly two decades and look forward to seeing what can be achieved as the vision is passed to new board leadership.”
Finkle is an entrepreneur and investor in early-stage and emerging sectors. He serves as CEO of The Arcview Group and Arcview Ventures and co-founded the Arcview Collective Fund, the first member-managed investment fund in the cannabis industry. He also serves as an advisor to the Reitler Advisory Group and is a frequent panelist and judge in venture competitions. He also mentors across leading incubators and accelerators, including the Start-up Leadership Program, 37 Angels, NYU Polytech Incubator, DreamIT Ventures, and FashInvest.
