Former Executive Director of Presentation Partners In Housing in Fargo Is Charged With Theft

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The former executive director of Presentation Partners In Housing in Fargo is accused of embezzling over $200,000 from the non-profit.

Court records show Cheri Gerken of Moorhead was fired after a private forensic accountant found she had used her company credit card for unauthorized purchases from 2019 to 2023.

Gerken has been charged with felony theft over $50,000 and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Gerken apologized and said it was difficult to keep up with her bills and care for her kids after her divorce.

She filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy last May.