Title: Director of Administrative and Financial Services

Company: Argosy University

Location: Chicago, Ill.

As English is Irene Ree Ayers’ second language, she has always been adept to working harder and smarter, having chosen this career path when she was introduced to the university as a consulting in education financial industry. There, she managed the finance, the administration and education, working in academia, and attributing her success to her high standards of excellence and integrity, always doing the right thing for all concerned, strong desire to help other women, and the wonderful mentors and colleagues that support her. Ms. Ree Ayers has been practicing professional since 1993, upon receiving CPA designation and graduating from Argosy University with an MBA.

Ms. Ree Ayers has found that her greatest strength as a profession is being a master of delegation, fitting the right people in the right place, focusing on their strengths by being true with them, and always remaining straight forward. Her greatest accomplishment is the work she contributed to the people, companies, banks, schools, and hospitals that have been in her care. Ms. Ree Ayers’ personal and professional goal currently is to dedicate her life to joy, helping others along the way, and having more community involvement.

Throughout her career, Ms. Ree Ayers has been inspired by life, and making it to his fullest potential; she believes everyone has the potential to grow and learn more, but it’s all about accessing this ability to do so. To keep abreast of changes in her profession, she holds memberships with the Institute of Management Accountants, Illinois CPA and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. During her free-time, Ms. Ree Ayers enjoys skiing, golf and travel.