Kevin Lipe grew up in Southern Illinois near the small town of Murphysboro. He earned his Bachelor’s in Finance in 1991 and his Master’s of Accountancy in 1993, both from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale.

Kevin started his career working for KPMG in St. Louis, MO and has spent the last 15 years working in the manufacturing industry, first with Intertape Polymer Group and then Continental Tire. Kevin is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Management Accountant and a member of the Institute of Management Accountants. Kevin is also the Youth Director at First Baptist Church of Murphysboro.

Kevin lives with his wife and three children near Murphysboro, IL.