After work activities: Keith loves to boat, run, and tend to his flower gardens Favorite college: Keith bleeds purple and follows Kansas State University football and basketball Family: Keith and his wife have a grown daughter and son and three grandchildren Hobbies: Enjoys a good gin game

Keith graduated from Kansas State University in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Keith joined Mize, Houser in 1971 after three years’ experience with Haskins & Sells and two years’ experience with the Vendo Company in their Internal Audit Department. He became a partner in the firm in 1973, and spends the majority of his time in accounting services and firm administration.

Keith has been an owner of several hotels and restaurants and has a hands-on knowledge of accounting and payroll functions at those properties.

Keith is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants. He served on several committees of the Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants and is a past member of the board of directors.