Chapter Officers
President, Larry Barrett (785) 296-8028
Larry is the Audit Manager for the Kansas Health Policy Authority. He is a C.M.A., Certified Managerial Accountant. He has a BA from Friends University, an MBA from Wichita State University; an MS from the University of Kansas and attended the Walton Institute at the University of Arkansas. He previously worked for the Larned State Hospital as its Chief Accountant and worked in the private sector for firms including Cessna, Wal-Mart, SAFELITE Glass Corporation and The Profit Recovery Group International. He also owned his own company, Auditing Services, Inc. Larry has grown children, enjoys distance running, classic cars, travel, concerts and theatre.
The President serves for a three year commitment, first as President-Elect, then as President, and then as the Immediate Past-President. The primary responsibility of the President-Elect is to Chair the Professional Development Conference Committee.
President-Elect, Marti Leisinger (785) 233-8200 x4307
Marti Leisinger is a native of Topeka. She attended Hayden High School and graduated from Washburn University with a BBA in Business Management and in 1999 received her MBA from Washburn. She also attended Washburn Law School where she received her Juris Doctorate in 2000. Marti has worked for Shawnee County since 1996. She started in the Information Technology Department of the County where she worked as a Systems Analyst/Team Leader. She is currently the County's Financial Administrator. She is married to Shawn Leisinger, Assistant County Counselor, Shawnee County. They have a 24 year-old daughter, Nicole, and a 1 year-old granddaughter, Giselle.
The President Elect serves for a three year commitment, first as President-Elect, then as President, and then as the Immediate Past-President. The primary responsibility of the President-Elect is to Chair the Professional Development Conference Committee.
Immediate Past-President, Sabrina Wells (785) 845-4784
Sabrina Wells is the Director of Financial Services for the Kansas Insurance Department, headed by Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger. Her daily responsibilities are linked with overseeing the Department’s $8.0 million annual operating budget and accounts receivables totaling more than $130.0 million each year. Before coming to work for the Insurance Department, Sabrina was a Principal Budget Analyst for the Division of the Budget and prior to that worked as an administrative analyst for the City of Topeka. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Kansas and received her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Wichita State University.
Treasurer, Pam Simecka (785) 368-4235
As the Treasurer for the Topeka Chapter, she reviews all financial transactions and sits on the Chapter Executive Committee, the body that establishes policies to implement the Bylaws and conduct routine business. The position of Treasurer is elected on an annual basis, and in accordance with the Bylaws, the incumbant cannot be re-elected.
Secretary, Scott Alisoglu (785) 368-1611
Scott Alisoglu is a Funding Resource Analyst for the City of Topeka’s Public Works Department. Scott has been with the City since March of 2004. Prior to that he served as Director of Fiscal Services for the Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority from 1997 – 2004, and as a Budget Analyst in the Kansas Division of the budget from 1993 – 1997. Scott received a Bachelor of Science from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan in 1991, a Master of Public Administration from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan in 1993, and has completed course work toward a Master of Business Administration from Washburn University in Topeka.
The Secretary takes minutes of meetings and maintains the historical records for the organization. One of the hardest tasks in any organization is remembering from one year to the next, and one group of volunteers to the next, just what has happened in the past. Knowing the past helps Chapter leaders to focus on the future.
Sandy Dreasher was born and raised in Chase County about 40 miles west and south of Emporia, Kansas. She attended Barkley College in Haviland, KS and Emporia State University. Sandy has been an employee of the Kansas Insurance Department since July 1985 when she started working in the Insurance Securities Vault that was located in the Docking Building. She has worked as an Accountant in the Financial Services Division and will be retiring this September. Sandy and her husband Duane have five children and nine grandchildren. They spend as much time as possible going to their grandchildren’s school activities, baseball, basketball and football games.
Nickie Roberts, an accounting specialist with Department of Administration, Accounts and Reports. She has been an active member of AGA since 1998. In membership year 1999-2000, she was elected as "Member of the Year". Currently, she serves as our Community Service Chair. Previous state employment was with Kansas Bureau of Investigation from 1976 to 1997.
Brandi is a State Auditor in the Office of the Racing and Gaming Commission. Brandi received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Washburn University in May of 2003 and received her Master of Business Administration from Washburn University in December of 2004. Brandi carries the title of Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Melinda Richter is a December, 2000 graduate of Emporia State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. She worked for a private CPA firm prior to being recruited by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to take over as their Grants Manager.
Kathy Bohnhoff is originally from Mitchell, South Dakota. She received her Bachelor of Education Degree from Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She received her Masters in Business Administration from Washburn University in Topeka. She has taught at both the high school and college level, most recently at Doane College in Nebraska. She worked for the Department of Administration, Division of Accounts and Reports for six years, and is presently an Accountant for the Kansas Insurance Department. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). In addition to working for AGA, Kathy also volunteers as a mentor with Florence Crittenton. She is completing the license requirements for foster care. She lives in Topeka.
The Regional Coordinator for Early Careers is part of a six-person regional team that is responsible for the communication between Chapters of the Midwestern Region on issues relating to the recruitement and retention of professional's within their first three years of professional service. This responsibility includes the development of information and the development of dialog regarding "best practices" used by Chapters to recruit new members.
