PASH Newsletter

May 2023

Picnic & Golf Tournament: June 12th

If you have already registered for the previous date, no action is needed.

If you need to update your reservation, please contact Emily at eboone@pooleaudit.com

Click here to register for golf or to attend the picnic if you had not already done so for the original date

2023-2026 Board of Director Election Results

Congratulations to the newest Board Members!


Kathy Johnston (returning)

Charline Townsend

Pam Akpotaire

2023-2024 PASH Board of Directors

Lisa Collins - President

Kathy Johnston - Vice President

Ruth Strange - Treasurer

Charline Townsend - Assistant Treasurer, Membership

Jennifer Holt-McKellar - Secretary 

Fay Lascelle - Director, Hotel Liaison

Mark Robertson - Director

Pam Akpotaire - Director

Mark Gibennus - Past President

2022-2023 PASH Board of Directors

Mark Gibennus - President

Lisa Collins - Vice President

Ruth Strange - Treasurer

Kathy Johnston - Assistant Treasurer

Jennifer Holt-McKellar - Secretary 

Mark Robertson - Director

Michelle Caruso - Director, Membership

Fay Lascelle - Director, Hotel Liaison

Karla Zawodny - Past President

The 2022-2023 PASH Board would like to thank everyone who participated this year! PASH thrives with active participation from members, leadership volunteers and the pursuit of excellence. We are looking forward to many more successful years together!

Member Benefits & Resources

Leadership Opportunities

Looking for a chance to be more involved and expand your leadership skills? Reach out to Mark at Mark.Gibennus@us.gt.com to learn more.


PASH Website

Visit us at www.pashcopas.org today to learn more about the society.

  • View the latest job postings for oil and gas accounting opportunities
  • Find contact information for PASH leadership and access the membership directory (login required)
  • Access membership information and applications to share with colleagues
  • Access historical monthly PASH Newsletters


Petroleum Accountants Society of Houston Federal ID 76-0673831


COPAS Membership Discounts

Did you know that as a COPAS member you are entitled to reduced rates from several rental car companies? Use the following IDs to get discounts with:

  • Avis:      AWD - L039224
  • Hertz:     CDP - 1970958
  • National:   Contract ID - ESHB51C (includes Loss Damage Waiver)
  • Enterprise: Customer Number - SB00001, Pin - ENT

For more savings opportunities, log in to COPAS and visit http://www.copas.org/memberbenefits


COPAS Website 

For COPAS information, you can visit the website at www.copas.org or call 877-992-6727.

  • Draft documents
  • COPAS meeting information
  • Educational opportunities
  • Maintain your delivery preferences for the COPAS Accounts Magazine


Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies (COPAS), Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.