Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has made staffing changes within the company’s finance and accounting department in response to the company’s growth over the last two years.
Billie Gunn has been promoted into a newly created executive director, finance and accounting role. Gunn, who previously was KOA’s controller, will create company-wide financial efficiencies and reporting tools, the company said.
Additionally, KOA welcomes Lyndsey Geering as the organization’s new controller.
Gunn previously served as KOA’s controller for over five years. Gunn has displayed a passion for designing and implementing efficiencies to keep KOA compliant, modern and relevant, KOA said. Her desire to bring more modern systems to KOA has begun revolutionizing the company’s accounting during her tenure, the company said. In her new role, Gunn will serve as a key member of KOA’s executive leadership team.
“Across her work at KOA, it has been apparent that Billie has big, innovative ideas for how our organization’s accounting functions can evolve,” said Chris Scheer, KOA chief financial officer. “She created an impressive plan that includes overhauling our policies and processes, implementing better systems and software, and even changing how we hire and develop our accountants. This role will allow Billie to bring her detailed plan to life and propel KOA forward.”
Geering will oversee KOA’s daily accounting operations and reporting requirements. She will work with Scheer and Gunn to guide the company’s strategic financial decisions, bringing new perspectives from her pre-KOA experience.
Geering spent nearly 14 years in public accounting. Geering most recently held roles as controller and interim chief financial officer for two private equity-owned, national healthcare companies.
