Girl Scouts adds Rippetoe as chief financial officer

Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians has selected Allen C. Rippetoe to serve as chief financial officer (CFO) to lead the council’s finances, troop banking, purchasing and asset management. He joins the organization in advance of current CFO Ann Wallace’s retirement at year’s end.

“Allen brings more than 20 years of experience in financial management and accounting, with expertise in budgeting, financial operations, strategic planning and organizational leadership, which aligns with the needs of our organization,” said Lynne Fugate, CEO of the Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians. “He is passionate about providing strong financial stewardship to serve Girl Scouts and troops across the region, and we’re so glad to welcome him to our team.”

Rippetoe earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from East Tennessee State University and studied computer science at Walters State Community College. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Tennessee, Allen also holds the Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designations. He previously served as vice president of finance for Sevier County Utility District.

He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, Association of Government Accountants, Government Finance Officers Association, American Public Gas Association and Tennessee Gas Association. He has served as treasurer/secretary of the Natural Gas Distributors Association of East Tennessee and is a graduate of Leadership Sevier.

Rippetoe will overlap through December with retiring CFO Ann Wallace, who has served in the role since 2017.

“We wholeheartedly thank Ann, who has been a steadfast and dedicated leader for Girl Scouts, and wish her well in retirement,” Fugate said. “I am thankful to have Ann and Allen working together for a few weeks to make the transition seamless.” 

For more information about Girl Scouts, including becoming a member, volunteer or donor, visit girlscoutcsa.org or call 800-474-1912.

About Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians

Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, offering programs that give every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of entrepreneurship, adventure and success – whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for community causes or make their first best friends. The Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians serves members in 46 counties from southwest Virginia, through eastern Tennessee and northern Georgia. Membership is open to all girls from kindergarten through their senior year in high school. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors and millions of alums, Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. To join us, volunteer, reconnect or donate, visit girlscoutcsa.org or call 800-474-1912.