Katie Davis

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CPA, LSS Certified | Partner

"I enjoy offering solutions beyond traditional accounting services by helping my clients improve their operations, grow their bottom line, and tell their financial story." - Katie Davis

Katie Davis

With nearly 20 years of experience, Katie is a partner at James Moore and dedicates a majority of her time serving higher education institutions, collegiate athletic departments, foundations and other university-related organizations. She leads the firm’s Higher Education and Collegiate Athletics industry teams, which serve more than 100 higher education organizations (including 40+ athletic departments) nationwide. She is an active member in CABMA and NACUBO.

Katie’s work in higher education goes beyond traditional accounting services. As a thought leader and valued advisor in the industry, she drives discussions on the issues faced by colleges and universities nationwide. Her passion is in the collegiate athletics niche, and she is nationally recognized as an advocate for the financial voices in the business of college sports. She co-hosts the firm’s News & Brews Sports Biz podcast series and makes regular appearances on other industry broadcast programs and publications. Katie works closely with her clients and enjoys bringing solutions to them that improve their operations and redirect their limited resources to the things that matter most. Certified in Lean Six Sigma, she helps her clients create efficient, thorough and sustainable systems for long-term success.

Education

Master of Accounting, University of Florida

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Florida

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, The Ohio State University

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, The Quality Group

Fun Facts

Katie is a third-generation graduate of her alma mater and credits her parents and grandparents with her lifelong love of college sports.

She is a travel addict and enjoys traveling with her husband and two children. Favorite destinations include the Greek Isles and Yosemite National Park.