Lori Lucente-McKeage, CPA, graduated from Drexel University and began her career in public accounting at Stockton Bates, LP in the late 80’s. Given the opportunity to be the first controller of a start-up retailer then with three stores and a 10,000 sq ft warehouse, Lori joined A. C. Moore Arts and Crafts in 1989. During most of her 17 years service with the company, Lori held the title of Vice President. She assisted in the process of taking the company public and managing the treasury responsibilities of the finance department.

With concentrated experience in tax, Lori has recently joined Isdaner & Company, LLC as a tax professional. She currently serves as the president of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants. Lori also operates a couple of businesses in disciplines that she enjoys on a part-time basis. First, she makes artfully crafted jewelry using glass, wire, and semi-precious stones.

She is an independent representative for Healthy Chocolate by Xocia - product that compensates for the guilty pleasure of indulging in chocolate by packing a healthy punch. To learn more about the benefits of this delicious dark chocolate go to www.choc2live4.com Lori will again serve as the raffle chair for a third year at the annual Kelly’s Ride event. Kelly’s Ride is a friendly and fun charity bike ride formed to honor Kelly Vogdes by raising money to help heal the lives of little girls and young women at risk, in her memory. For more information regarding the event go to www.kellysride.com.