Kristie McDuffee has been the director of finance with the Allen County School District since February 2023. Prior to working at Allen County, she worked in the public sector at a CPA firm in Bowling Green as an intern, then as a full-time employee after graduating from Western Kentucky University (WKU) in May 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
McDuffee became a certified public accountant for the state in May 2013. Graduating from Lindsey Wilson College in May 1996 with an associate of arts degree in business management, her career path has secured her positions in payroll, government auditing and accounting. She feels her skills and experience are an asset in her current position with Allen County.
McDuffee values her finance team, which consists of a payroll associate, accounts payable associate and an assistant finance officer. She makes efforts to foster an optimistic attitude and an upbeat and friendly environment within the workplace, allowing for her team to feel appreciated, empowered and supported.
McDuffee was born and raised in Allen County, has nine grandchildren living in the community and a daughter who is a teacher in the district. She feels blessed to return home and serve the community.
McDuffee takes her responsibility seriously and strives daily to serve the students, staff and citizens of the county. Her goal is to protect the assets of the district and to provide sound fiscal management so that future generations will have the privilege of attending school in Allen County.