Education:
Bachelor of Arts from Central Methodist University with a double major in Mathematics and Accounting and a minor in Spanish

 

Work experience:
I worked for the State Auditor's office for seven years, where I led and performed audits of various state and local government entities. The first two years I was a staff auditor, and the remaining five years I was a senior auditor supervising 3-4 staff on each job. Then, I worked at Williams Keepers in the governmental audit section for a year and a half before I began working at Columbia Public Schools. In 2006, I began work at CPS as the Chief Accountant in the Business Services department, where I remained for nine years. In January 2016, I took the position of Administrative Project Manager, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer. During that time, I began overseeing the budget process as well as performing work in the areas of contract management, long-range facilities planning, and risk management.

 

Community service and organizations:
Metro Rotary of Columbia

United Methodist Women--Sophia Circle

Shepard Boulevard Parent Teacher Student Organization

Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants

Association of School Business Officials

Institute of Internal Auditors

 

Family and interests:
I am married to Bob McArthur, whom I met while working at the State Auditor's office, and we have been married for 13 years. We have three very active children: Hunter (12), Micah (10), and Ryleigh (7). We spend most of our time at the baseball field, basketball court, or dance studio. We also love spending time at the pool in the summer. I grew up in rural Ohio and have two sisters: a twin sister who lives in Florida and a younger sister who lives in Ohio. We love traveling and visiting family and making new memories together. I am so blessed to be able to serve Columbia Public Schools.