Zenai Savage

Chief Financial Officer

NABA INC

Jul 2026 - Current (2 months)

ZeNai Savage brings a unique combination of executive financial leadership and a decades-long commitment to NABA, having served at all levels of NABA leadership- as a Student leader, Chapter leader, Regional President and national board leader. Her journey reflects both professional excellence and deep mission alignment- making this a powerful homecoming as she steps into the CFO role to lead NABA's financial and technology strategy She joins NABA staff at a defining moment as we continue building a platform that powers opportunity access, and advancement for the next generation of leaders.

Founder

The Savage Advantage

Jun 2023 - Current (3 years 3 months)

www.thesavageadvantage.com Trusted partners for business confidence and future success. Outsourced services include accounting, controllership, and CFO. Consulting services include non-profit board governance, leadership development, coaching and grantee management.

Chief Finance and Administrative Officer

Indy Chamber

Jul 2024 - Jun 2026 (2 years)

Oversight of the Indy Chamber’s financial and administrative operations, strategic planning and operational efficiency. In addition to managing the Chamber's Inclusive Growth programs, including the Business Ownership Initiative, which provides microloans to small businesses and clients who may be underserved by traditional lenders

Contracted Executive Vice President

Martin University

Jul 2024 - Mar 2025 (9 months)

Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration | Chief Financial Officer

Martin University

Nov 2023 - Jul 2024 (9 months)

Finance | HR | Grants | Career Development Founded in 1977, Martin University is Indiana's only Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) of higher education. It is steeped in a history of service, and its mission is to educate and develop diverse workforce-ready students in an inclusive, supportive, and collegiate environment. Martin University's vision is to elevate the landscape while providing transformative opportunities, inclusive support, and service to our communities.

Executive Director

Indiana Democratic Party

Apr 2023 - Nov 2023 (8 months)

With over 15 years of experience in corporate America, ZeNai is focused on bringing strategic thinking, operational and financial excellence, and efficient processes to help position the Indiana Democratic Party for more success now and in the future. In 2022, ZeNai was the Democratic nominee for Indiana state auditor. Her platform prioritized ensuring direct financial impact to communities and showing more care for Hoosiers. As she did during the campaign, ZeNai is committed to building a coalition by uniting under-represented groups around the state to fight for the rights of all Hoosiers to make our communities better.

Finance (and Operations) Director - Corporate Responsibility and Foundation

Cummins Inc

Sep 2022 - May 2023 (9 months)

Controller, Corporate Responsibility and Foundation

Cummins Inc

May 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 5 months)

Corporate Responsibility Controller | Cummins Foundation Treasurer Cummins, a manufacturer and global distributor of diesel and natural gas engines, is committed to a culture of caring and volunteerism, while collaborating with external partners to craft public policies and community programs. The Cummins Foundation also provides grants around the world to nonprofit partners to support communities in which employees live and work.

Auditor, Public Sector

Crowe

Dec 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Crowe is one of the top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, assisting clients in reaching their goals through audit, tax, risk, and performance, and financial advisory services. Public sector auditors provide clients with thought leadership in many industry sectors including government, not-for-profit, and higher education.

Auditor, Not for Profit Sector

Greenwalt CPAs Inc

Oct 2015 - Nov 2019 (4 years 2 months)

Responsible for providing assurance services to a portfolio consisting mostly of Not-for-Profit clients. Execute risk-based audit approach and manage audit engagements as well as other clients projects. Provide non-assurance and consulting services to clients. Develop strong working relationships with client management and peers.

Volleyball Coach - Assistant Varsity

Warren Central High School

Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 (4 months)

Executive Recruiter

Vaco Indianapolis

Feb 2015 - Oct 2015 (9 months)

Sr Financial Reporting Analyst

Interactive Intelligence

Feb 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 11 months)

Responsible for all aspects of SEC reporting for a NASDAQ-listed company including Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K’s. Also responsible for interpreting and filing Section 16 forms for board of directors and executive officers. Research and document all new applicable accounting and SEC guidance. Coordinate efforts of compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. Active role in accounting and valuation of acquisitions. Treasurer for ININ Foundation and primary contact for volunteer coordination and events. Established company wide Diversity and Inclusion initiative

Internal Audit

Republic Airways Holdings Inc

Apr 2010 - Sep 2010 (6 months)

Internal Audit and SOX compliance

Auditor - Staff through Senior

Ernst Young

Sep 2008 - Feb 2012 (3 years 6 months)

Performed audits, walkthroughs and SOX procedures for public and non-public clients, within the healthcare, asset management, and manufacturing industry Coordinated w/ EY and client management to properly plan and execute interim and year-end financial statement audits Effectively organized the issuance of 40+ financial statement reports to state regulatory agencies Prepared budget to actual reports for time charged to engagements and performed other engagement economic analysis Representative on Diversity and Inclusion committee Coordinate inclusiveness efforts between the company and other professional organizations, ie. NABA, INCPA, as well as assisting with recruiting activities of the firm.

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