Prominent environmental nonprofit appoints new controller

Tampa Bay Watch, a nonprofit that aims to restore and protect the bay's habitats and overall health, has hired Cindy Reichard as its new controller.

Reichard, according to a news release, will be responsible for managing the organization’s accounting and financial functions. She has been charged with developing an enhanced accounting department.

Prior to joining Tampa Bay Watch, Reichard served as director of finance and administration at WMNF 88.5 FM, a nonprofit, volunteer-powered community radio station in Tampa.