Staff

Darlene Zibart, CPA 
dzibart@kycpa.org
*Dec. 2003

• Leads staff in the execution of KyCPA and KyCPA Educational Foundation missions
• Oversees execution of KyCPA Board of Directors directives
• Serves as the primary staff liaison to the KyCPA and the KyCPA Educational Foundation executive committees
• Leads the organization on national and state professional issues, legislative and regulatory activities and external relations
  
  

Advocacy

Government Affairs Director 

Position is currently vacant.

• Advocates for CPA profession before legislative and administrative bodies
• Raises funds for KyCPA Political Action Committee
• Oversees KyCPA Association Health Plan
  
  

Business Development

Business Development Manager

Angela White
awhite@kycpa.org
*May 2018

Contact for information regarding:

• Advertising in The Kentucky CPA Journal
• Exhibiting at KyCPA events
• Sponsoring KyCPA events or programs
  
  

Communications, Marketing and Graphic Design

Communications, Marketing and Creative Director

Kimberly Lindsey 
klindsey@kycpa.org
*Oct. 2002 and Dec. 2000-Sept. 2001

• Accountable for all aspects and oversight of internal and external communications, marketing, and design
• Content and creative direction for the Society’s website, social media and printed materials
• Editor of The Kentucky CPA Journal and author of various articles
• Continually strengthening the CPA and KyCPA brand 

Continuing Professional Education

Education Director

Lisa Kemper
lkemper@kycpa.org
*July 2011 

• Directs all continuing education offerings
• Manages vendor relations for education programs
• Oversees budget for all education programs

Conference Manager

Kim Puckett 
kpuckett@kycpa.org
*Aug. 2016

• Works with several planning committees to identify topics and speakers for our conferences
• Creates conferences that appeal to our members and provide excellent speakers and content
• Communicates with conference speakers on deadlines and other communications

Seminar Manager

Shari Stansbury
sstansbury@kycpa.org
*August 2019

• Administers educational seminars held at Gratzer Education Center and other venues
• Provides member support for professional development products and services
• Liaison to seminar vendors and speakers
• Assists the Education Director as needed
  
  

Finance

Staff accountant

Leslie Larkins 
llarkins@kycpa.org
*May 2006

• Financial statements and General Ledger
• A/P and A/R
• Cash flow, budgeting
• Contact for auditors, insurance, and bank
  
  

Membership

Membership and Operations Director

Heather Hibbs 
hhibbs@kycpa.org
*Sept. 1993

• Develops and oversees membership recruitment and retention strategies
• Manages member benefits and partner programs
• Organizes member outreach initiatives
• Oversight of internal operations

Membership/Accounting Careers

Membership Development Manager

Samantha Soutar 
ssoutar@kycpa.org
*March 2015

• Responsible for college student membership and programs, including Student Ambassador Program
• College to Accounting Professional University (CAP U)
• Finance, Accounting & Business Career Day (FAB Career Day) for high school students
• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives 
• KyCPA Educational Foundation

*Start date of employment at KyCPA