GreenPath Honors Founder Albert O. Horner on His Passing

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 25, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- GreenPath Financial Wellness, a leading nonprofit financial wellness organization, mourned the passing of its founder, Albert O. Horner, on September 5, 2026, at the age of 100. Horner's vision to transform lives through financial guidance laid the groundwork for the organization's mission to help millions achieve financial freedom and stability.

Horner's journey began in the early 1960s when he established a credit counseling service through the Michigan Credit Union League. Under his leadership, the organization evolved into an accredited nonprofit dedicated to assisting individuals and families in overcoming financial challenges. Horner served as the President and CEO of GreenPath, originally known as Credit Counseling Centers, for over three decades, from 1961 until his retirement in 1997.

Horner was a pioneer in financial counseling, believing that those facing financial hardships deserve compassionate guidance and practical solutions. His passion for helping people navigate and recover from debt and financial stress was central to his life's work. Horner's legacy is evident in the organization's continued commitment to empowering people to lead financially healthy lives.

In 2025 alone, GreenPath provided 121,739 financial counseling services and helped clients repay over $282 million in debt. The organization's impact is a testament to Horner's enduring legacy and the vision he instilled in the nonprofit.

Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, GreenPath offers free financial counseling with NFCC- and HUD-certified experts. The organization continues to honor Horner's mission by empowering people to achieve financial stability and independence.

Horner's contributions to the financial wellness industry are celebrated by GreenPath, which remains dedicated to the mission he began decades ago: empowering people to lead financially healthy lives.