Serving with Purpose: A Conversation with CFO Ben Zickafoose
From Classical School of Wichita by CSW Communications
January 15, 2026 · 26 min · Season 3 · Episode 3
About this episode
CFO Ben Zickafoose discusses his experiences as a leader and parent within the CSW community.
What’s it like to serve CSW as both a leader and a parent? In this episode, CFO Ben Zickafoose and Head of School, Dr. Tim Dernlan, talk through Ben’s background, career, and life at CSW. From coaching on the court to managing finances and raising a family in the CSW community, Ben shares how the school has impacted his family and why he believes so strongly in its mission.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Tim Dernlan
Guest: Ben Zickafoose
Topics covered
- leadership
- education
- family
- community
- mission
- finance
Keywords
- CFO
- leadership
- education
- CSW
- family
- community
- mission
- finances
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CSW
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