Not-For-Profit & Governmental Accounting Conference

Frank Crawford is President of Crawford & Associates, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, an accounting firm located in Oklahoma City, OK. The firm specializes in providing auditing, consulting and accounting services solely to governmental entities and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the AICPA Government Audit Quality Center. Over the last 37 years, Frank, as President of Crawford & Associates, has provided a variety of audit and accounting services to all sizes and types of governmental entities, including financial statement audits and attestation services, non-attestation services such as financial statement preparation services, general accounting and advisory services, fraud investigations, internal control analysis, accounting policy and procedure development, outsourced internal auditing and internal monitoring, the development of management anti-fraud programs and controls, quality assurance reviews, training, and expert witness services.

Hannah Fischer Frey

Hannah Fischer Frey is a Partner at Baird Holm. Hannah's practice focuses on corporate transactions, federal and state tax planning issues, and tax exempt matters. Hannah has addressed complex partnership and corporate tax issues, including business reorganizations, private equity fund structuring, business succession planning, and tax planning in mergers and acquisitions. She has been closely involved in numerous federal and state tax examinations and audits. In addition to her business clients, Hannah regularly assists individuals in business succession and tax planning matters.

Katie Kalkowski

 focuses her practice on corporate transactions and general corporate matters. She counsels nonprofit and for-profit entities of all sizes on a variety of matters, including entity formation, corporate governance, strategic transactions, and regulatory compliance. Katie graduated from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 2022, cum laude, where her favorite class was Not-For-Profit Organizations. While in school, Katie was a Managing Senior Editor of the Law Review. Prior to law school, Katie graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2019 with high distinction, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History.

Megan Koziol

Megan Koziol is a Senior Tax Manager with Eide Bailly.

Chuck Gallagher

Chuck Gallagher, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), is a recognized authority in the speaking world, and an esteemed voice in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). But he's not your average tech guru. With a knack for making complex subjects approachable, Gallagher brings a refreshing blend of insight and humor to his talks, making the future of AI not only understandable, but also exciting.
Whether he's unpacking the ins and outs of AI for business leaders or exploring the ethics of automated systems, Gallagher keeps his audiences hooked with his dynamic style and engaging anecdotes. Drawing from his rich background in business and ethical leadership, he brings a practical perspective that helps audiences connect the dots between technology and their daily lives.
So, if you're ready to delve into the world of AI with a speaker who keeps things lively and enlightening, Chuck Gallagher is your go-to expert. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

 

Mark Avery

Mark Avery, CPA, is the Subdivision Audit Review Coordinator with the Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts.  He is responsible for the review of approximately 2800 political subdivision audit reports and audit waiver requests, which are required to be filed with the Auditor's office.

Jeffrey Schreier

Jeff Schreier is a Senior Auditor-in-Charge and CPA with the Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts. Jeff has been employed with the office since 2013, and is responsible for overseeing the review of approximately 2,500 political subdivision budgets that are completed and filed with the Auditor of Public Accounts each year.  Jeff is also responsible for monitoring legislative activities, and implementing any changes approved by the Legislature that impact the budget process used by political subdivisions in Nebraska.

Lisa Parker

Lisa Parker is a senior project manager with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).  Prior to joining the GASB in 2008, Lisa worked for Runyon Kersteen Ouellette CPAs for 10 years, the town of Old Orchard Beach, Maine as finance director and interim town manager for 2 years, and the city of Saco, Maine as finance director for 8 years.
Lisa is a certified public accountant and a chartered global management accountant.  She also is a member of the Association of Governmental Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Maine Society of Certified Public Accountants, where she served as president. Previously, Lisa was president of the Maine Governmental Finance Officers Association, an executive board member of the New England Governmental Finance Officers Association, and a member of a national GFOA standing committee. 
Lisa attended Boston College and the University of Southern Maine graduating with magna cum laude honors and a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Colby Jensen

Colby Jensen, CPA is the Audit Director at Forvis Mazars | Public Sector & Nonprofit

Jennifer Wilson

Jennifer is co-founder and partner of ConvergenceCoaching ®, LLC, a national consulting firm that helps leaders achieve success. She is a frequent speaker, writer and thought leader on topics related to leadership, talent, technology and managing change within the CPA profession. Named in the top ten of Accounting Today's 100 Most Influential People in Accounting, CPA Practice Advisors' Top 25 Thought Leaders and AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor's Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting, Jen is an experienced change agent, shifting mindsets, business models, and empowering Next Generation leaders. She is also an avid runner, hiker, yogi, gardener, wife and mother of 3.

Thomas Stephens

Tommy Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (Major in Accounting) from Auburn University in 1985. In 1992, he earned a Master of Science degree (Major in Finance) from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Presently, Tommy is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Technology Professional, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.

During his professional career, Tommy has gained valuable experience in a variety of positions, including:

• Working as an auditor and technology consultant for an Atlanta-based public accounting firm;
• Leading an Internal Audit staff and managing a Cost Accounting team for a Fortune 500 company;
• Serving as a Chief Financial Officer for an international engineering organization; and
• Founding and managing his public accounting firm that provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and a variety of small and emerging businesses.

In 1995, Tommy began authoring and presenting continuing professional education courses to accounting and finance professionals. In 2003, he affiliated with K2 Enterprises, and in 2007, he joined the firm as a partner. Over the past thirty-eight years, Tommy has presented over 3,100 educational sessions to over 78,000 participants throughout the United States and Canada.

Tommy maintains professional memberships with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, he is a past member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.