TSCPA Staff Directory
Kara Fitzgerald, CPA, CGMA, CAE
President/CEO
Operations administration, program oversight, strategy development, governance, advocacy, fiscal management, staff oversight.
Katie Cheek, CAE
Chief Operating Officer
Day-to-day operations, oversight of communications, membership, continuing professional education, peer review, and human resources.
Aleshia Garrett
Director of Communications & Technology
Oversight of TSCPA communications, marketing and technology, including managing editor of the Tennessee CPA Journal, press and public relations, social media, online community, and website.
Jill Secard
Director of Member Engagement & Development
Oversight of TSCPA's member recruitment, retention and engagement strategies.
Justin Steele
Director of Professional Development & Events
Oversight of TSCPA continuing professional education program, CPE program strategy development, event planning, oversight of TSCPA Meeting Center.
Cathy Bell
Receptionist & Administrative Associate
Receptionist desk, meeting center support and administrative assistance.
Gina Carota
Peer Review Specialist
Peer Review Program administration for Tennessee firms.
Viktoriya Coffey
Graphic Designer
Designs all marketing collateral, encompassing a variety of projects including print, web, email, and branding for campaigns and events.
Amanda Davis
Member Service Specialist
TSCPA membership database maintenance, new member processing, dues invoicing and collection.
Staci Etue
Senior Accountant
General accounting, Life Associate Program administration, PAC reporting.
Karen Eversman
Chapter Relations Specialist
Chapter relations and services, chapter newsletters, chapter event support.
Deanna Headden
Accounting Associate
Accounting and finance support functions, including deposits, accounts receivable invoicing, and accounts payable.
Dena Jackson, CPA
Controller
Accounting oversight, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting and forecasting, and internal controls.
Julia Johnson
Events & Development Manager
CPE programs, TSCPA event execution and administration, business development including exhibitor, sponsorship, and advertising sales.
Lorin Kee
Video Production Specialist
Videography and production for all online CPE programs and TSCPA marketing and communications media.
Scott Lindner
Technology & Project Manager
General IT support, data reporting and analytics, website, IT vendor liaison.
Emily Ritchart
Digital Communications Specialist
Social media and digital content creation.
Kate Smith
Communications Associate
Social media and digital content creation, TSCPA Talks online community administration, communications/publications editor.
Megan Williams, CAE
Senior Manager of Talent & Programming
Student and emerging professionals outreach initiatives including high school and college student programs and TSCPA scholarships, oversight and execution of strategic member programs.