Staff | Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants

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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*Start date of employment at KyCPA

Executive

President and Chief Executive Officer

Darlene Zibart

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

Open position (part-time) - Apply here

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

Open position (full-time) - Apply here

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

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

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

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