Corey is a 1995 graduate of the University of Central Arkansas. He spent 17 years in public accounting – specializing in nonprofit and governmental accounting, and two years as the controller for a national trucking company. Corey is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Arkansas Society of CPA’s (ASCPA.) In 2018 and 2021 he was a finalist for CFO of the Year by Arkansas Business and is a graduate of the Leadership Greater Little Rock program. He enjoys activities with his wife and four children, music and volunteering in various church responsibilities.