Chief Financial Officer

Rich Westlake joined Commonwealth as Chief Financial Officer in 2020 upon the retirement of his longtime friend and business associate, C.E. Crouse. Rich received his degree from Greenville College and earned his CPA Certificate while employed with Capin & Crouse, a local CPA firm.

Throughout his career, Rich has served in multiple executive roles including CEO, COO, and CFO. His background includes a diverse set of industries from homebuilding and related trades to farming, staffing, and real estate.

Most recently, Rich served as CFO at Shepherd Community Center, a well-known Indianapolis non-profit ministry and partner of Commonwealth, making a positive impact on social issues with the community.