NASBA President-Elect Daniel Dustin Announces New Leadership Team Members

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) is gearing up for a leadership transition as current President and CEO Ken Bishop prepares to retire later this month. Daniel Dustin, who was selected to succeed Bishop last April, has handpicked four individuals to join the leadership team and help steer the organization into the future.

The new additions to the NASBA leadership team include Kent Absec, Brenner (Brie) Allen, William (Bill) Emmer, and Sedrik Newbern. Each of these individuals brings a unique set of skills and experience to their respective roles within the organization.

Kent Absec, hailing from Kellogg, ID, will serve as NASBA’s vice president of state board relations. With a background as the executive officer for the Idaho State Board of Accountancy, Absec will advocate for state boards of accountancy and explore ways to support NASBA’s member boards.

Brie Allen, Esq., based in Lexington, KY, will take on the role of chief legal officer for NASBA. With a focus on professional regulation and governance, Allen will oversee all legal matters on behalf of the association.

Bill Emmer, CPA, from Ramsey, NJ, will serve as NASBA’s vice president of operations. Emmer brings over 30 years of business and leadership experience to the role, where he will oversee various operations at NASBA, including services related to the CPA exam and licensing.

Sedrik Newbern, of Nashville, TN, will serve as president of the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) and as chief ethics officer of NASBA. Newbern will manage the day-to-day operations of the nonprofit ethics and leadership organization, as well as oversee ethics compliance for NASBA.

In a statement, Daniel Dustin expressed his excitement about the new additions to the leadership team, highlighting their unique skill sets and experience working with NASBA’s member boards of accountancy. As Dustin prepares to take over as president and CEO on August 1, he is confident that these individuals will help strengthen the organization and drive it forward into the future.