David Emry - Inducted in 2007
David Emry earned his BSBA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1970. He began his accounting career in 1968, became partner with Ken Johnson & Co. in 1976 and merged that firm with Darst & Associates in 1981. He has served as managing shareholder for several years. During that time, his leadership helped guide the firm's growth from three shareholders and three staff members to eight shareholders and eleven associates.
Emry provides accounting, auditing, and tax compliance and planning for clients in a variety of fields including construction, wholesale, agri-business, nonprofit organizations, service and manufacturing.
Today, a growing portion of his work focuses on computer consulting, analyzing systems and software to assure that clients receive the information they need.
Emry is actively involved with both professional and community activities, including past president, NSCPA, (Distinguished Service to Profession Award in 1996) and past council member, AICPA. He also received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in 1997 from the Lions Club International.