Associate Director of Litigation and Business Consulting Group

Education
Master of Business Administration, 1995, Indiana University, Bloomington, IL.
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, magna cum laude, 1991, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY. 

Professional Experience
Missy DeArk joined Dean Dorton Allen Ford in 2008. Missy is practice manager of the Louisville Client Accounting Practice and the Litigation Consulting Group. Missy is responsible for the overall department and management of both groups. Prior to joining the firm, Missy was a controller and Chief Financial Officer for more than 16 years with full responsibility for all financial, administrative, and human resource functions for multi-million dollar organizations.

Professional Activities
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Certified in Financial Forensics
Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants
National School Board Association and Indiana School Board Association, 2006 - 2010

Community Involvement
Greater Clark County Schools Educational Foundation Board Trustee, Chair of the "Coaches Raising the Bar for Kids" event in June 2011
Greater Clark County Schools Multicultural Advisory Board
Greater Clark County Schools Board Trustee, Past Secretary (Elected position, July 2006 - June 2010)
Metro United Way, Chairperson, local campaign, 2009 & 2010
Northside Christian Church, Member and Teacher for Kidstuff Ministry