Aga

Alexandria, VA · Founded 1950

Professional association advancing government financial management through training, certification, and accountability standards

Primary audience

Government Professionals

Work area

Professional Development

Topic

Financial Management

Contact

Ann Ebberts

Website Contact

About Organization

AGA serves as the premier membership organization for government financial management professionals, private sector financial professionals, and academics. Based in Alexandria, VA, the organization operates with 21 employees and 800 volunteers, generating $8.1 million in annual revenue. Founded in 1950, AGA fosters learning, certification, leadership, and collaboration to advance government accountability and transparency.

What They Focus On

Financial Management Training

Provides education and certification programs to strengthen expertise in government accounting and financial reporting standards

Government Accountability

Advances transparency and performance standards to ensure responsible stewardship of public funds and citizen trust

Professional Collaboration

Facilitates networking among government accountants, private sector professionals, and academics to share best practices and innovations

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$8.1M

Expenses (2024)

$8.3M

Assets (2024)

$7.8M

Employees (2024)

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$8,056,986	$8,294,990	$7,809,937	21
2023	—	—	—	—
2023	$8,147,259	$7,878,477	$8,341,504	19
2022	—	—	—	—
2022	$6,989,388	$6,806,731	$8,190,647	19
2021	—	—	—	—
2021	$5,697,428	$5,046,815	$7,440,274	16
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$5,483,639	$4,211,593	$6,831,962	25
2019	$6,922,866	$6,793,443	$5,706,962	23

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Member Engagement

Connect government financial professionals with peers through local chapters and national forums
02

Professional Development

Deliver certification programs and training to strengthen financial management competencies
03

Standards Development

Establish accountability frameworks and best practices for government financial operations
04

Knowledge Sharing

Disseminate research and insights to advance transparency in public sector finance

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Aga

Professional Certification

Offers specialized certification programs for government financial management professionals to demonstrate expertise and advance careers

Training and Education

Provides continuing education, workshops, and learning resources to strengthen financial management skills in public service

Government Accountability Standards

Develops and promotes best practices for accountability and transparency in government financial operations

Professional Networking

Facilitates collaboration among government accountants, private sector professionals, and academics through chapter meetings and events

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Aga.

Ann Ebberts

CEO

Full-time

Compensation: $353,373

Susan Fritzlen

Chief Operating Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $242,346

Lyndsay McKeown

Senior Manager, Marketing & Design

Full-time

Compensation: $127,582

CGFM Certification Manager Kim Cocuzzi

CGFM Certification Manager

Digital Marketing Manager Laura Duhan

Digital Marketing Manager

Manager, Meetings & Student Programs Jennifer Garrett

Manager, Meetings & Student Programs

Membership Manager Meredith Newman

Membership Manager

Membership and Meetings Coordinator Susi Revelo

Membership and Meetings Coordinator

Membership Assistant Julie Robinson

Membership Assistant

Andrew Stovich

Director For Area 5 - Until 06/24

1 hrs/week

Anthony Scardino

Director At Large - Until 06/24

1 hrs/week

Bobby Derrick

Director For Area 5

1 hrs/week

Brian Gee

Director For Area 7

1 hrs/week

Carla Flores

Director For Area 3

1 hrs/week

Demek Adams

Director At Large

1 hrs/week

Ethan Draves

Director For Area 1

1 hrs/week

Frank Petersen

National President As Of 07/24

1 hrs/week

Gwen Sykes

National President - Until 06/24

1 hrs/week

Holly Wormsley

Director For Area 6

1 hrs/week

Mark Mitchell

National President-Elect As Of 07/24

1 hrs/week

Nicholas Garrard

Director For Area 8

1 hrs/week

Nicole Boswell

Director For Area 4

1 hrs/week

Pilar Pangelinan

Director For Area 2

1 hrs/week

Rachelle Cabading

Director At Large

1 hrs/week

Sam Lord

Director For Area 1 - Until 06/24

1 hrs/week

Shelly Taleporos

Director For Area 7 - Until 06/24

1 hrs/week

Tim Baker

Director For Area 3 - Until 06/24

1 hrs/week

Ekaterina Silver

Dir. Of Professional Certification

Full-time

Compensation: $166,948

Jerome Bruce

Dir. Of Meetings And Events

Full-time

Compensation: $160,153

Kim Jones

Sr. Prog. Manager, Cgfm & Educ.

Full-time

Compensation: $105,713

Milestones

1950

AGA Founded

1950

Association established to serve government financial management professionals

1991

IRS Recognition

1991

Received tax-exempt status as professional membership organization

2019

Revenue Peak

2019

Reached $6.9 million in revenue supporting government accountability initiatives

2024

Expanded Operations

2024

Grew to $8.1 million in revenue with 21 staff and 800 volunteers

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Carter Vick Prof. Cert. Chair - Until 06/24 1.00 hrs/week

David Zavada Cpag Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Donna Sandoval National Treasurer-Elect As Of 07/24 1.00 hrs/week

Drew Sadler Prof. Cert. Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Michael Pearson National Treasurer - Until 06/24 1.00 hrs/week

Michelle Yanok National Treasurer As Of 07/24 1.00 hrs/week

CPAG Defense Committee CPAG Defense Committee

Internal Control & Fraud Prevention Training Technical Committee Internal Control & Fraud Prevention Training Technical Committee

Professional Ethics Board Professional Ethics Board

Journal Editorial Board Journal Editorial Board

Higher Education Committee Higher Education Committee

Governance Committee Governance Committee

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.3M

Highest Paid

$392K

Ann Ebberts

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Ann Ebberts	Chief Executive Officer	$353,373	$38,955	$392,328	40
Susan Fritzlen	Chief Operating Officer	$242,346	$30,816	$273,162	40
Ekaterina Silver	DIR. Of Professional Certification	$166,948	$40,417	$207,365	37.5
Jerome Bruce	DIR. Of Meetings And Events	$160,153	$24,156	$184,309	37.5
Lyndsay Mckeown	SR. Manager, Marketing & Design	$127,582	$15,652	$143,234	37.5
Kim Jones	SR. Prog. Manager, Cgfm & Educ.	$105,713	$8,261	$113,974	37.5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Ann Ebberts	Chief Executive Officer	$330,052	$34,946	$364,998	40
Susan Fritzlen	Chief Operating Officer	$225,287	$26,311	$251,598	40
Ekaterina Silver	DIR. Of Professional Cert.	$162,479	$18,993	$181,472	37.5
Jerome Bruce	DIR. Of Meetings And Expos	$151,500	$19,895	$171,395	37.5
Lyndsay Mckeown	SR. Manager, Marketing & Design	$122,317	$15,889	$138,206	37.5
Kim Jones	SR. Prog. Manager, Cgfm & Educ.	$103,588	$9,303	$112,891	37.5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Ann Ebberts	Chief Executive Officer	$317,174	$31,676	$348,850	40
Susan Fritzlen	Chief Operating Officer	$213,679	$21,760	$235,439	40
Exaterina Silver	DIR. Of Professional Cert.	$157,420	$32,097	$189,517	37.5
Jerome Bruce	DIR. Of Meetings And Expositions	$146,482	$25,964	$172,446	37.5
David Payne	Director Of IT	$126,765	$17,381	$144,146	37.5
Christina Barbudo	Director Of Finance	$129,944	$6,331	$136,275	37.5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Ann M Ebberts	Chief Executive Officer	$302,308	$29,345	$331,653	40
Susan Fritzlen	Chief Operating Officer	$211,387	$21,080	$232,467	40
Cristina Barbudo	Director Of Finance	$176,092	$10,566	$186,658	40
Ekaterina Silver	DIR. Of Professional Certification	$153,240	$27,970	$181,210	40
Jerome Bruce	DIR. Of Meetings And Expositions	$141,615	$26,926	$168,541	40
David Payne	Director Of IT	$123,614	$15,850	$139,464	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Ann M Ebberts	Chief Executive Officer	$272,721	$35,227	$307,948	40
Susan Fritzlen	Chief Operating Officer	$203,691	$24,740	$228,431	40
Cristina Barbudo	Director Of Finance	$167,222	$13,098	$180,320	40
Ekaterina Silver	DIR Of Professional Certif	$142,005	$22,257	$164,262	40
Jerome Bruce	Director Of Meetings And E	$136,338	$21,917	$158,255	40
David Payne	Director Of IT	$119,052	$15,200	$134,252	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$6K Total Given

Democratic $2,996 (53%)

Other/PAC $2,297 (40%)

Republican $400 (7%)

100 Contributions

$57 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

23 Individual Donors

Tom Serena 1 contribution • $1,000 avg

$1,000

N Sanford 4 contributions • $250 avg

$1,000

Jaffrey Kazi 1 contribution • $1,000 avg

$1,000

Edward Cameron 3 contributions • $283 avg

$850

Julie Gordon 2 contributions • $250 avg

$500

Other Individual Contributors $1,343 combined

Lynn Robinson

Potomac, MD

$346 Total

48 Contributions

DNC SERVICES CORP / DEMOCRATIC N... ACTBLUE

Erica Riordan

Washington, DC

$150 Total

1 Contribution

AMERICAN GAMING ASSOCIATION PAC

Calla Bassett

Albany, NY

$150 Total

2 Contributions

TRUMP NATIONAL COMMITTEE JFC,

Wendy Schneider

Dacula, GA

$144 Total

3 Contributions

TRUMP NATIONAL COMMITTEE JFC,

#10

Matt Reed

Ted Kingdom, ZZ

$100 Total

1 Contribution

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#11

John Adams

Pensacola, FL

$96 Total

2 Contributions

TRUMP NATIONAL COMMITTEE JFC,

#12

Ashley Clark

Gainesville, FL

$50 Total

2 Contributions

VOTE SAVE AMERICA

#13

Debra Dodd

Amsterdam, NY

$50 Total

1 Contribution

DCCC

#14

Richard Hermosillo

San Diego, CA

$43 Total

4 Contributions

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS ...

#15

Ryan Bulmahn

Santa Fe Springs, CA

$42 Total

4 Contributions

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS ...

#16

Anthony J Zaragoza

Garden Grove, CA

$33 Total

4 Contributions

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS ...

#17

Marwin Alapati

Anaheim, CA

$31 Total

4 Contributions

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS ...

#18

Jeremy Alvarez

Carson, CA

$26 Total

3 Contributions

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS ...

#19

Tyler C Ehr

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

$26 Total

3 Contributions

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS ...

#20

Elijah T Atoe

Fullerton, CA

$26 Total

3 Contributions

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS ...

#21

Raymond Tenorio

Victorville, CA

$15 Total

2 Contributions

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS ...

#22

Dennis Stewart

Beaverton, OR

$10 Total

1 Contribution

WINRED

#23

Neil Schoonover

Grand Terrace, CA

$5 Total

1 Contribution

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS ...

Quick Insights

🏆

Most Active Donor Lynn Robinson with 48 contributions

💰

Highest Avg per Contribution Edward Cameron at $283 each

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Top Recipient DCCC — $1,050

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Contact

Get in touch with Aga

Phone

(703) 684-6931

Social

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2208 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301

Aga

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Member Engagement

Professional Development

Standards Development

Knowledge Sharing

Programs and Initiatives

Professional Certification

Training and Education

Government Accountability Standards

Professional Networking

Team & Leadership

Ann Ebberts

Susan Fritzlen

Lyndsay McKeown

CGFM Certification Manager Kim Cocuzzi

Digital Marketing Manager Laura Duhan

Manager, Meetings & Student Programs Jennifer Garrett

Membership Manager Meredith Newman

Membership and Meetings Coordinator Susi Revelo

Membership Assistant Julie Robinson

Andrew Stovich

Anthony Scardino

Bobby Derrick

Brian Gee

Carla Flores

Demek Adams

Ethan Draves

Frank Petersen

Gwen Sykes

Holly Wormsley

Mark Mitchell

Nicholas Garrard

Nicole Boswell

Pilar Pangelinan

Rachelle Cabading

Sam Lord

Shelly Taleporos

Tim Baker

Ekaterina Silver

Jerome Bruce

Kim Jones

Milestones

AGA Founded

IRS Recognition

Revenue Peak

Expanded Operations

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Individual Political Donors

Top Individual Donors

Other Individual Contributors $1,343 combined

Lynn Robinson

Erica Riordan

Calla Bassett

Wendy Schneider

Matt Reed

John Adams

Ashley Clark

Debra Dodd

Richard Hermosillo

Ryan Bulmahn

Anthony J Zaragoza

Marwin Alapati

Jeremy Alvarez

Tyler C Ehr

Elijah T Atoe

Raymond Tenorio

Dennis Stewart

Neil Schoonover

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