Staff Directory

Kara Fitzgerald, CPA, CGMA, CAE
President/CEOOperations administration, program oversight, strategy development, governance, advocacy, fiscal management, staff oversight.
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Katie Cheek, CAE
Chief Operating OfficerDay-to-day operations, oversight of communications, membership, continuing professional education, peer review, and human resources.
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Aleshia Garrett
Director of Communications & TechnologyOversight of TSCPA communications, marketing and technology, including managing editor of the Tennessee CPA Journal, press and public relations, social media, online community, and website.
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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.

Alden Ward
Director of Member Engagement
Membership retention, recruitment and engagement.

Cathy Bell
Receptionist & Administrative AssociateReceptionist desk, meeting center support and administrative assistance.

Gina Carota
Peer Review SpecialistPeer Review Program administration for Tennessee firms.

Amanda Davis
Member Service SpecialistTSCPA membership database maintenance, new member processing, dues invoicing and collection.
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Karen Eversman
Chapter Relations Specialist
Chapter relations and services, chapter newsletters, chapter event support.
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Deanna Headden
Accounting AssociateAccounting and finance support functions, including deposits, accounts receivable invoicing, and accounts payable.
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Dena Jackson, CPA
ControllerAccounting oversight, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting and forecasting, and internal controls.
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Julia Johnson
Events & Development ManagerCPE programs, TSCPA event execution and administration, business development including exhibitor, sponsorship, and advertising sales.
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Lorin Kee
Video Production SpecialistVideography and production for all online CPE programs and TSCPA marketing and communications media.
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Scott Lindner
Technology & Project ManagerGeneral IT support, data reporting and analytics, website, IT vendor liaison.
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Emily Ritchart
Digital Communications SpecialistSocial media management and digital communications.
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Kate Smith
Communications AssociateSocial media and digital content creation, TSCPA Talks online community administration, communications/publications editor.
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Viktoriya Tysyachuk
Graphic DesignerDesigns all marketing collateral, encompassing a variety of projects including print, web, email, and branding for campaigns and events..
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Tanya Washington
Program Support CoordinatorLogistical and administrative support for student and emerging professional and other outreach programs.
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Megan Williams
Students & Emerging Professionals ManagerStudent and emerging professionals outreach initiatives, including high school and college student programs, and TSCPA scholarships.
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