*Start date of employment at KyCPA
Executive
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
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 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
Open position: Click here to apply
- Responsible for the Society’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn; administrator of pages and content postings
- Assists with marketing and communication initiatives by designing materials such as flyers, ads, and graphics, producing videos and the KyCPA podcast series
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
*tbd
- 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
Shari Stansbury
sstansbury@kycpa.org
*August 2019
- 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