Keystone Team
Technology is Essential, but Innovative People Create the Largest Impact.
At Keystone Advisors (KA), our principals boast over 30 years of extensive experience collaborating with government agencies and top-tier businesses. Recognizing the intricate needs and compliance demands of these organizations, we specialize in crafting custom-designed, seamless solutions that precisely align with each client's unique requirements.
Our staffing teams comprise certified professionals adept in delivering a comprehensive range of services, including accounting, auditing, financial management, and business consulting. These individuals are rigorously vetted, seasoned experts renowned for their substantial expertise and a track record of delivering exceptional results.
Keystone Provides:
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)
Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs)
Certified Project Management Professionals (PMPs)
Certified Information System Auditors (CISA)
Master's of Business Administration Professionals (MBAs)
Keystone Principals
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Diane Hasty, CPA
Founder and Managing Partner
Founder and managing partner, Diane Hasty is a Certified Public Accountant with 20+ years’ experience in auditing, accounting, strategic planning, financial forecasting, accounting cost control, enterprise resource planning, process improvement and profit enhancement.
Prior to founding KA in 2008, Ms. Hasty was the Vice President of Finance of a multiple location ISO 9000 certified manufacturing company that produced foam packaging, filtration and cushioning products for the Automotive Industry and foam packaging and metal ammunition cans for the Defense Industry.
Professional and industry experience
Ms. Hasty has developed the business strategies and overall direction of the company, ensuring and maintaining its financial health and overseeing all corporate administration, legal affairs, and human resource matters to achieve the corporate goals, objectives, and mission.
She has provided management and financial assistance to clients via accounting transactional work, financial statement preparation, accounting system design and review, internal control evaluations, profit enhancement and cost accounting reviews and analysis and financial forecasting.
Ms. Hasty has been responsible for planning and conducting various firm engagements including the completion of financial audits and OMB A-133 Single Audit requirements, compiling, reviewing and analyzing financial records, data,
and company controls.
Keith Hasty, CPA
Senior Partner
Mr. Hasty is the senior partner of KA. He’s a Certified Public Accountant with 20+ years’ experience in auditing, accounting, strategic planning, financial forecasting, accounting cost control, enterprise resource planning, process improvement and profit enhancement. Trained in Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing training with Motorola and Toyota.
Prior to joining KA in 2008, Mr. Hasty was the President and Chief Financial Officer of a multiple location ISO 9000 certified manufacturing company that produced foam packaging, filtration and cushioning products for the Automotive Industry and foam packaging and metal ammunition cans for the Defense Industry.
Professional and industry experience
Mr. Hasty is the primary partner in charge of Business Development for the firm and has implemented business management and sales strategies for clients, and built teaming relationships with other accounting firms including Big 4 Accounting firms to assist in the growth and development of the firm.
He has provided management and financial assistance to clients via accounting transactional work, financial statement preparation, accounting system design and review, internal control evaluations, profit enhancement and cost accounting reviews, audit readiness assessments and financial system reviews.
Andre Rucker, MBA
Director of New Business Development
Mr. Rucker is the Director of New Business Development for KA. He is a detail-oriented and pragmatic professional who has over twenty-five years of experience in sales and manufacturing. Mr. Rucker has an exceptional track record of success in many aspects of corporate performance. He has managed continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects, lean six sigma teams and successfully implemented ISO 9002
and TS1699.
Before joining KA, Mr. Rucker was the CEO of a tier one automotive components manufacturer. He has a deep understanding of Lean Enterprise, Kaizen and Predictive Analytics and how these tools can help take an organization to a higher degree of intelligence and yield a competitive advantage. He holds both an MBA and a MS in leadership and a Six Sigma Greenbelt certificate.
Professional and industry experience
Mr. Rucker has monitored operations performance and verified that they aligned with corporate goals. He has developed and maintained an effective manufacturing organization through selection, Lean and 5S training, coaching, development and motivation. Developed sales strategy that grew sales by $18 million over four years. Implemented quality systems that were successful in obtaining ISO/TS16949, ISO14001 and Ford’s Q1 certification. Implemented 5S, Lean Manufacturing practices that saved the company $500,000 annually.
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We work tirelessly to earn our client's trust and mutual respect - to build a solid foundation for long-term collaboration. We seek a level of partnership that goes beyond a transactional relationship - it is a commitment to understanding your needs, providing exceptional value, and evolving together.