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 

Shelby Williams
*July 2019

Please contact KyCPA at info@kycpa.org or call 502-266-5272.

• 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, App and printed materials
• Editor of The Kentucky CPA Journal and author of various articles
• Continually strengthening the CPA and KyCPA brand 

Communications, Marketing and Design Coordinator

Marvin Stewart

*April 2019

• Responsible for the Society’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn; administrator of pages and content postings
• Updates App content (including graphics); selects prizes and designs graphics to be placed on prizes
• Associate editor of The Kentucky CPA Journal and author of various articles
• Assists with marketing and communication initiatives by designing materials such as flyers, ads, and graphics and/or producing videos
  
  

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

Leslie Larkins 
llarkins@kycpa.org
*May 2006

• 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

Kim Puckett 
kpuckett@kycpa.org
*Aug. 2016

• 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

Controller

Kristen Schladand
kschladand@kycpa.org
*June 2019

• 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 Coordinator

Tawni Miller 
tmiller@kycpa.org
*March 2018

• Assists in the implementation of membership recruitment and retention initiatives
• Provides member service and support
• Responsible for CMS and data integrity
• Coordinates member engagement and social events

Membership/Accounting Careers

Membership Development Manager

Samantha Soutar 
ssoutar@kycpa.org
*March 2015

• Responsible for college student membership and programs
• College Leadership Institute
• CPA Exam Workshops
• Student Ambassador Program
• KyCPA Educational Foundation
  
  

Office

Office Manager

Tawni Miller 
tmiller@kycpa.org
*March 2018

• The first friendly, smiling face you see when you walk through the front door
• Handles general office management tasks and procedures
• Responsible for answering the phone, inventory, A/P
• Assists the CEO and controller as needed

*Start date of employment at KyCPA