Vice President

of Operations

Certifications

CPA

Elyse Bender, CPA

Elyse attended the University of Kansas where she earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting. She went on to earn a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Missouri – Kansas City the following year. Elyse started her accounting career as an intern at Fortiviti before going on to work in public accounting and obtaining her CPA. She was an auditor for 6 years and officially rejoined the Fortiviti Team in March 2021.

 

Elyse and her sister are avid crafters attending 1-2 craft fairs on a given weekend. Being an accountant has helped her manage, budget, and run her side hustle.

 

Elyse enjoys spending time with her family, friends and her two golden-doodles, Harper and Hayes. She loves traveling and is currently trying to visit all the National Parks in the United States. Recently, her and her husband bought land and are currently building the house of their dreams. Their dogs really appreciate the open room to run!

 

Long Story Short

2013

Graduated with Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from KU

2014

Graduated with Master's Degree in Accounting from UMKC

2015

Internship at Fortiviti 

2015

Started at BKD in the Audit Department

2017

Passed CPA Exam

2019 - 2020

Promoted to Manager at BKD

2021

Returned to Fortiviti as CFO

2021

Promoted to VP of Operations