Kathleen Zeiss

Kathleen Zeiss is a seasoned financial professional with over two decades of experience, currently serving as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance at Brookgreen Gardens since January 2001. In this role, Kathleen oversees all financial functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, accounts management, capital projects, employee benefits, cash management, investments, and risk management, along with IT and security oversight. Prior to this, Kathleen held the positions of Director of Finance at Ames Department Stores and Unit Control Supervisor at First Albany Capital, as well as working as an Accountant. Kathleen holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from The College of St. Rose and an Associate's degree in Accounting from Columbia-Greene Community College.