Background
Starkey, Elizabeth LaRuffa was born on May 23, 1947 in Franklin, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Albert A. LaRuffa and Alma L. (Duer) LaRuffa (deceased).
Starkey, Elizabeth LaRuffa was born on May 23, 1947 in Franklin, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Albert A. LaRuffa and Alma L. (Duer) LaRuffa (deceased).
Associate of Arts, Miami-Dade Junior College, 1967. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Florida State University, 1969. Master of Science in Accounting, University Houston, 1984.
Teacher Dade County, Miami, Florida, 1969-1975. Manager Ernst & Young, Houston, 1984-1990. Principal Starkey & Company, 1990—2008.
Board directors St. Thomas High School Foundation, 1994—2000, Miami-Dade Community College Foundation, 1997—1999, American Cancer Society, Houston, 1985—1987, 1990—2000, member legacy and planned giving committee. Member Planned Giving and Council Houston, Houston Estate and Finance Forum. Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, National Society Tax Professionals, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (Houston chapter), University Houston Alumni Organization (treasurer 2000-2003, board directors 2000-2006, planned giving advisory board since 2007), Omicron Delta Kappa, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Jerry L. Starkey, June 14, 1969. Children: James, Jonathan.