WSCPA Annual Meeting 2024 WEBCAST

Jen Mueller, Talk Sporty To Me

Jen Mueller pursued a career in sports broadcasting after repeated comments of “talks too much” from teachers and family members.

A 22-year sports broadcasting veteran, Jen currently serves as the Seattle Seahawks sideline radio reporter. She is also an Emmy-award winning producer and part of the Seattle Mariners and television broadcast team on ROOT Sports.

In addition to her work on the sidelines, Jen launched Talk Sporty to Me in 2009. She provides a unique twist on business communication based on her time in locker rooms and expertise in 1-on-1 conversations. Jen is the author of three books and an on-demand video series “Asking Better Questions.”

Jen graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2000 with degrees in Broadcasting Journalism and Public Policy.

Kimberly Scott, President & CEO, Washington Society of CPAs

Kimberly Scott, CAE, is the WSCPA President & CEO since 2017. She joined the WSCPA in 2000 and has served in various senior leadership roles throughout the organization. From 2009 to 2022, she also served as executive director of the Washington CPA Foundation. While holding the role as WSCPA’s vice president of government and member relations, she led the organization’s advocacy efforts with the successful drafting and passage of multiple bills through the Washington State legislature, including a bill that brought $3.3 million to the Washington CPA Foundation. The Foundation now provides over $500,000 in accounting scholarships each year. She holds the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential. She is a graduate of Leadership Eastside’s Adaptive Leadership and Executive Insight programs. She also earned her certificate in DEI in the Workplace from the University of South Florida. Kimberly is an active volunteer and has served on many boards, including Chair of the Human Services Commission in her city, Leadership Eastside Board, WSAE Board, ACAP board, and others. She currently serves as the Board Chair for HomewardPet, a no kill pet shelter. She also serves on the AICPAs Women’s Initiatives Executive committee, and the WSAEs DEI Task Force.

Sarah Funk, CFO, Ben Franklin Transit

Sarah Funk, CPA, CGMA, has more than 20 years of multi-national financial, operations, technology and telecommunication experience spanning accounting, budgeting and finance, compliance, audit, system implementations, transaction activities, money transfer services and public accounting. She is the Chief Financial Officer at Ben Franklin Transit. Sarah is an active member of various civic and community revitalization efforts. In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.