Kyna Ricks is a Controller at the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States with expertise in financial statement analysis and operational management. Previously, Kyna worked as an Accountant at the same company. Prior to that, Kyna was an Accounting and Office Manager at Intelligent Office, where Kyna achieved accounting operational objectives. Kyna also serves as a Peer Leader at the University of Maryland University College for Introduction to Biology courses and has a Master's of Science in Management specializing in Accounting from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) is the national trade association representing the leading producers and marketers of distilled spirits in the United States. DISCUS guards the sector against higher taxes and works diligently to reduce trade barriers across the globe, while supporting policies that increase adult market access for spirits products, provide greater convenience and choices for adult consumers, and encourage responsible and moderate consumption. DISCUS is a go-to resource for sector data, changes in public policy, cultural acceptance programs, U.S. spirits exports to foreign markets, and alcohol and science.