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
  
  

Administrative

Office Manager

Cynthia Van Seeters 
cvanseeters@kycpa.org

Advocacy

Government Affairs Director

P. Anthony Allen 
aallen@kycpa.org
*July 2021

 

• 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 and Design Coordinator

Mackenzie Jackson 
mjackson@kycpa.org 
*May 2023

• 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

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
• 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
• 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