Executive
President and Chief Executive Officer
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
ADMINISTRaTIVE
Office Manager
Maria Moore
mmoore@kycpa.org
*Oct. 2024
- Greets guests, answers the phone and route calls
- Orders office supplies
- Manages the facility and equipment
- Provides administrative support to the CEO and controller as necessary
Advocacy
Government Affairs Director
- Advocates for CPA profession before legislative and administrative bodies
- Raises funds for KyCPA Political Action Committee
- Oversees KyCPA Association Health Plan
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
- Contact for information regarding advertising opportunities
Marketing Coordinator
Shannon Greer
sgreer@kycpa.org
*May 2024
- Maintains social media sites
- Develops graphics and produces printed and digital marketing and communication materials
- Continually strengthening the CPA and KyCPA brand
Continuing Professional Education
Education Director
Kim Copas
kcopas@kycpa.org
*Aug. 2016
- Directs all continuing education offerings
- Manages vendor relations for education programs
- Oversees budget for all education programs
- 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
- Contact for opportunities to sponsor or exhibit at KyCPA conferences
Seminar Manager
Shari Stansbury
sstansbury@kycpa.org
*August 2019
- Administers educational seminars held at Gratzer Education Center and other venues
- Contact for renting the Gratzer Education Center space for groups of up to 75.
- Provides member support for professional development products and services
- Liaison to seminar vendors and speakers
- Assists the Education Director as needed
Finance
Staff Accountant
Brittany Samuels
bsamuels@kycpa.org
*Jan. 2023
- Financial statements and General Ledger
- A/P and A/R
- Cash flow, budgeting
- Contact for auditors, insurance, and bank
Membership
Membership Director
Brittany McGill
bmcgill@kycpa.org
*Jan. 2022
- Implements membership recruitment and retention strategies
- Organizes member outreach initiatives and events
- Contact for opportunities to sponsor member events
Student Membership Coordinator
Zoe Sapin
zsapin@kycpa.org
*Aug. 2022
- Implements student membership recruitment and retention strategies
- Organizes student member outreach initiatives and events
*Start date of employment at KyCPA
Lisa Kemper: Retired and Fabulous
I began my career with the Society in July 2011 as an Office Manager. I moved into the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Department in 2013 as CPE Manager and became Education Director in 2018. It sounds like a long time ago when I began my journey at KyCPA, but it feels like just a few years have passed.
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