Kathleen began her accounting career working with law firms and non-profit organizations. In 1997, she obtained her Certified Public Accounting certification and has 10 years of public accounting experience. She joined Palomar in 2007 as the Controller and Finance Director. She was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2009 and is responsible for all financial aspects of the company. Kathleen obtained her bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1992 from Auburn University Montgomery and completed her master’s degree in 1995 from the same institution.