Lacy Bender, MBA, CPA

Lacy Bender is a Vice President in the Tax Department at Harding, Shymanski & Company, where she is a member of the firms Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Team. A graduate of the University of Evansville, she also holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Taxation. In 2023, she was recognized as a "20 Under 40" honoree by the Rotary Club of Evansville.

An Evansville native, Lacy is deeply involved in her community, serving on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee for Ronald McDonald House Charities. A former collegiate volleyball player for the University of Evansville, she is married with two daughters and believes strongly in giving back to the community through her time and talents.

She leverages her financial expertise to advise clients on the most tax-effective ways to achieve their charitable giving goals.