(Alexandria, Va.) AGA is pleased to announce the election of new officers to its National Governing Board. The board confirmed Melinda DeCorte, CGFM, CPA, as national president-elect; Atisha Burks, as national treasurer-elect; and Bill Colbert, CPA, as director (at-large). The three leaders will serve two-year terms beginning July 1, 2025.
DeCorte is a Principal at Sikich and has over 25 years of expertise in auditing, accounting and government financial management. She has played key leadership roles in groundbreaking financial statement audits for the Department of Defense and has extensive experience advising government agencies on risk, internal controls, and audit readiness. In addition to her client work, DeCorte serves on the Sikich Board of Managers and leads the firm’s federal government industry vertical and audit practice. She is a member of AGA’s Dallas chapter.
Burks is the Deputy Director (CFO), Financial and Program Management Directorate, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and oversees financial operations, budgeting and risk management for the Federal Protective Service (FPS). She directs procurement, resource management, and internal controls while ensuring fiscal accountability and supporting congressional inquiries on financial matters. She is a member of AGA’s Washington, D.C. chapter
Colbert is a Senior Partner, Client Account Leader, Finance & ERP at EY. He has over 35 years of experience driving organizational transformation and improvement. After nearly three decades in the commercial sector, he transitioned to EY’s Government and Public Sector practice, applying private-sector insights to help government leaders tackle complex challenges. His work has earned industry recognition, including the Association of Management Consulting Firms’ Spotlight Award and a featured case study on his transformation efforts at HUD. Adedicated mentor, Bill actively supports Black and Latino entrepreneurs and has held multiple leadership roles at EY, guiding finance, technology and public sector practices. He is a member of AGA’s Northern Virginia chapter.
