BOARD MEMBERS
If you have any questions about being on the board please feel free to email us at contact@afwaknox.org. We are always looking to get our members involved! Board meetings are open to all members.
Kathryn Schrader, MBA, CMA – Strategic Tax & Business Services
Knoxville Chapter President, Seminar Committee
AFWA National Foundation Board 2021-present; AFWA National Nominating Committee 2018; Chapter Coach – 2018-2019; National AFWA 2018 Small Business Professional
Kathryn is originally from Point Pleasant, NJ area. Before founding Strategic Tax & Business Services, Kathryn worked with several different companies in both public and corporate management positions. She was also an Adjunct Professor at Tennessee Wesleyan College for 15 years. Kathryn is still active in the community and attends Two Rivers Church.
Saunya Wenger, CPA
Treasurer, Finance Committee,
Saunya is currently working as an accountant at a private medical practice in Knoxville. She has previous experience in public and industry settings. Saunya earned her CPA in 2013 after completing a Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management from Keller School of Management at DeVry University and an undergraduate degree from Carson-Newman University. When she isn’t working, she enjoys all kids of outdoor activities and traveling.
Angela Payne – LBMC Technology Solutions
Membership Chair
Angela has been with LBMC Technology Solutions since 2014. She came to LBMC with over 14 years’ experience in financial and tax accounting, payroll tax services, and financial management. Prior to beginning her consulting career, Angela held positions as Supervisor of Accounting, Corporate Accounting Specialist, and Staff Accountant in local Certified Public Accounting firms.
Angela’s depth of experience in accounting and business process allow her to see how technologies affect companies as a whole, work with all departments impacted by technology, and provide consulting and training on how to use technology to achieve business objectives.
Vivian Clouthier, CPA – Strategic Tax & Business Services
Secretary
Vivian has worked as the Controller for several different Corporations in the Knoxville area since earning her BBA in 1998 and Masters in 2000 from East Tennessee State University. Vivian also speaks German.
Colleen M. Giffin, CFP – Beall Financial Planning, Inc.
Seminar Committee; CPE Reporting
Colleen lives and works in Macon, GA. She travels occasionally to Knoxville for AFWA events. Since graduating from Mercer University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Anthropology in 2001, she was employed by Paul Lyles Associates before joining Beall Financial Planning in 2002. In 2004, Colleen completed the Registered Para-planner program with the College for Financial Planning and is currently a Certified Financial Planner practitioner.
Sue Barna is a native of Pennsylvania who relocated to Tennessee in 2022. Retired Active AFWA Life Time Member
Board Member at Large
