Director of Tax Services

Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 1980, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.

Career
Dean Dorton Ford, PSC, 1992 - present
James N. Gray Company, 1989 - 1992
Ernst and Young, Lexington, 1980 - 1989, 1992

Professional Experience
Paula has nearly thirty years of tax planning and compliance experience working in various industries including manufacturing, construction, law firms and not-for-profit organizations. She also works in estate planning and financial and tax planning for individuals and their businesses. Paula also works with many financial institutions providing fiduciary tax compliance and consulting services.

Professional Activities
Board of Directors, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Past President and Board of Directors, Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants
Past President, Lexington Estate Planning Council
Construction Financial Management Association

Community Involvement
Board of Directors, Kentucky  Chamber of Commerce
Past President, Junior Achievement
Past Chairman of the Board and current Board Member, United Way
Past Chairman of the Board and current Board Member, Commerce Lexington
Past Treasurer, Lexington Area Sports Authority
Past President, Lexington Forum
Past Treasurer, YMCA Metro Board
UK School of Accountancy Advisory Council
Transylvania Accounting Advisory Board
Past Treasurer and Class of 1995, Leadership Kentucky
Past Treasurer, Governor’s Scholars Program Board
Kentucky Chamber’s Postsecondary Education Task Force
Advisory Board Member, Women Leading Kentucky