As I write this, I am also reflecting on what has been an incredibly meaningful chapter in my career. Serving as president and executive director of the Nebraska Society of CPAs has been an honor I do not take lightly. I have had a front-row seat to the dedication, integrity, and quiet leadership that define this profession—and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of it. I would be remiss if I did not recognize those who made this journey possible. My sincere thanks to Past Society Chairman Ryan Parker and the search committee who entrusted me with this role. I am also deeply grateful to both our past and current board members for their leadership, guidance, and unwavering commitment to the Society. And to former president Dan Vodvarka—thank you for your leadership and for helping lay the foundation that allowed our work to continue to grow and evolve. I also want to extend my sincere thanks to our exceptional Society staff: Kelly Ebert, Michelle Lyons, and Lori Vodicka. Quite simply, they are the heart of this organization. Their professionalism, creativity, and unwavering commitment to serving our members are what turn ideas into action and plans into real impact. They are the reason we are able to deliver on our mission every single day. I am also thrilled to pass the baton to my successor, Kristen VanWinkle. Kristen brings thoughtful leadership, a strong voice for the profession, and a clear understanding of both the challenges we face and the opportunities ahead. The Society is in very good hands, and I look forward to seeing all that will be accomplished under her leadership. On a more personal note, I want to thank my husband, Bob, an (inactive) CPA whom I met when he was at KPMG back in the mid-1990s. At the time, I could not have imagined that my path would lead me to this role and to serving the CPA profession in such a meaningful way—life has a strange way of connecting the dots! His support, perspective, and occasional CPA commentary have been invaluable along the way. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you, and thank you for showing up, for staying engaged, and for continuing to strengthen this profession in ways both big and small. The more members who are engaged, the stronger our collective voice becomes and the greater impact we can have on the future of accounting. 11 nescpa.org
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