Otterbine Barebo hires new accounting manager

EMMAUS, Pa.,  – Otterbine Barebo announced Catherine Schaefer as their new accounting manager.

“Cathy comes to us with over a decade of accounting experience and inside knowledge behind the culture of a family business,” said Charlie Barebo, CEO of Otterbine Barebo. “We couldn’t have found a better fit.”

Prior to joining the Otterbine team, Schaefer held a title as the vice president of finance/controller at Schaefer Industries. Schaefer Industries is a family-owned industrial ceramics foundry based out of Allentown, PA. While there she managed all the accounting functions for the $2 million-plus company, negotiated refinancing, conducted monthly reviews, and handled many of the business’s day to day functions. Schaefer dealt with everything from human resources to shipping logistics.

“With only a few weeks on the job, Cathy’s already made valuable contributions to our organization. We can’t wait to see what she’ll achieve in the future,” said Barebo.

Schaefer will work from the business’s headquarters in Emmaus, PA.