Matthew Ladika

Matthew began his career at HomeSafe in 1998 as the agency’s Director of Finance. He was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2005, then began his current role of Chief Executive Officer in 2007. Matthew takes HomeSafe’s mission to heart, and protecting and empowering children and families impacted by abuse has always been Matthew’s top priority. He strives to provide the best of everything to the children in HomeSafe’s care, including top-notch facilities and qualified staff who care for the residents. Prior to joining HomeSafe, Matthew spent five years as Senior Accountant and Assistant Controller at YMCA of the USA in Chicago. He has served as board treasurer for both the Nonprofit Chamber of Palm Beach County and for the Partnership for Environmental Education at Jupiter High School. Matthew holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Marquette University. He loves spending time outdoors, and enjoys snorkeling, fishing, and camping with his wife, two daughters and retired greyhound. Matthew is also a successful beekeeper and takes great joy in sharing honey from his backyard hives.