Amy Szymansky and Michelle Kerstine join FEI Louisville

Michelle Kerstling, Chief Financial Officer, Dismas Charities (left) and Amy Szymański, Senior Director of Finance, American Printing House for the Blind

Michelle Kerstine

Michelle Kerstine is Chief Financial Officer for Dismas Charities, one of the largest, not-for-profit providers of residential, effective, evidence based re-entry services in the United States.

She joined Dismas in 2023 and is responsible for the management and oversight of Finance and Human Resources, according to her Dismas profile, and will have a critical role in the development of all plans regarding the continued growth and success of the company. 

Michelle has more than 25 years of leadership experience with non-profit organizations in the roles of team member, consultant and board member, and has held several leadership positions in Finance during that time.

She holds a B.S. in Accounting and an MBA both from the University of Louisville and continues to make community involvement in local non-profit boards and civic organizations a priority.

Amy Szymansky 

Amy Szymansky is senior director for finance at the American Printing House for the Blind. She was recommended for membership by Andrea Higgins from Robert Half.

Since 1858, APH has operated in Louisville as the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are blind and low vision. 

Prior to joining APH in 2023, Amy was Senior Controller at American Queen Voyages.  She also previously served as controller for a family office and in financial positions for other companies.

She graduated from Sullivan University with an MBA with focuses in accounting and business.