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 & TechnologyCommunications including CPE marketing, public relations, social media, online community, website, and scholarship program.
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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.

Ashley Foree
Membership Senior Manager
Membership retention, recruitment and engagement.
Gina Carota
Peer Review Specialist
Peer Review Program administration for Tennessee firms.
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Amanda Davis
Member Service SpecialistTSCPA membership database maintenance, new member processing, dues invoicing and collection.
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Mary Hegley
Events & Development ManagerCPE programs, TSCPA event execution and administration, business development including exhibitor, sponsorship, and advertising sales, TSCPA meeting center rental coordination.
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Dena Jackson, CPA
ControllerAccounting oversight, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting and forecasting, and internal controls.
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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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Caroline Keithline, CPA
Senior AccountantGeneral accounting, Life Associate program administration, PAC Reporting.
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Scott Lindner
Technology and Project ManagerGeneral IT support, data reporting and analytics, website, IT vendor liaison.
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Karen Eversman
Customer Service Associate
Front desk receptionist; clerical support, TSCPA Meeting Center support.
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Russell Neeley
Accounting AssociateAccounts payable, Accounts receivable and deposits.
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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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Megan Williams
Students & Emerging Professionals ManagerStudent and emerging professionals outreach initiatives, including high school and college student programs.
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