*Start date of employment at KyCPA
Executive
Darlene Zibart, CPA
President and Chief Executive Officer
*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
Maria Moore
Office Manager
*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
About
Advocacy
Cash Cassady
Government Affairs Director
*Dec. 2024
- 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
Kimberly Lindsey
Communications, Marketing
& Creative Director
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
Shannon Greer
Marketing Coordinator
sgreer@kycpa.orgÂ
*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
Kim Copas
Education Director
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 conference
Shari Stansbury
Seminar Manager
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
Membership
Brittany McGill
Membership Director
bmcgill@kycpa.org
*Jan. 2022
- Implements membership recruitment and retention strategies
- Organizes member outreach initiatives and events
- Contact for opportunities to sponsor member events
Caisey Cole
Student Membership Coordinator
ccole@kycpa.org
*Aug. 2022
- Implements student membership recruitment and retention strategies
- Organizes student member outreach initiatives and events