University of Kentucky - Lexington, Kentucky

Master of Business Administration - 1987

♦ Bachelor of Science in Accounting - 1985

September 2011--Present, Deputy Director. Responsible for directing the Office of Budget Review within the Legislative Research Commission. Supervise nineteen analysts and support staff responsible for analyzing, reviewing and preparing budgets for the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. Provide staff support to the House and Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee Chairpersons. Present budgetary information to various groups including caucus meetings, Appropriations and Revenue committee members, and House and Senate leadership. Provide public testimony related to budget bills to Appropriation and Revenue Committees during the legislative session. Provide assistance to both the House and Senate in drafting appropriations bills.

December 2005-November 2008; February 2009-September 2011, Legislative Fiscal Analyst. Responsible for analysis of postsecondary education funding for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Review administration and agency budget requests and provide analysis and informational support to the Kentucky General Assembly in developing the Commonwealth's $1 billion postsecondary education budget. Monitor and evaluate compliance of postsecondary education agencies with statutory requirements related to funding, monitor adherence to appropriate accounting procedures and report to the legislature as directed. Respond to informational requests of legislators regarding postsecondary education funding or expenditures. Research issues related to postsecondary education funding and prepare alternatives for consideration. Review and recommend action on budgetary accounting revisions. Perform similar duties related to the K-12 education budget before assignment to postsecondary education in January 2010.

November 2008--February 2009, Associate Commissioner. Responsible for budget and administration for the Kentucky Department of Education. Supervised accounting, budgeting and facilities staff. Developed budget plans and monitored financial performance. Testified before legislative committees. Presented budgetary and financial information to the Board of Education.

November 2004-December 2005, Staff Assistant. Responsible for budget preparation, analysis, and management for the principal law enforcement entity in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Analyze financial and operating trends affecting Cabinet of approximately 8,000 employees operating in every county of the state. Ensure that Cabinet departments comply with state laws relating to financial management and budgeting as well as applicable accounting policies. Develop and promote capital improvement plan for the Cabinet. Coordinate preparation of biennial budget request and financial plans for the Cabinet.

September 2002-October 2004, Director, Auxiliary Business Services. Responsible for operational direction of Auxiliary units within Administration and Finance including: the ASU Bookstores; Parking and Transit Services; Document Production Services; the University ID/Prepaid Card Program; the faculty/staff club; Camp Tontozona; Trademark Management; and Vending. Develop and implement budgets, policies, strategic plans and operational goals as they relate to areas of responsibility. Develop and implement departmental marketing and customer service programs. Provide direction, supervision and management for a department of approximately 200 employees.