Katie Borten currently serves as the Manager of Finance & Administration at the Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) since April 2021, following a role as Senior Accountant & Benefits Administrator within the same organization from October 2017 to April 2021. Prior to joining RIAA, Katie held the position of Assistant Controller at Bond Beebe Certified Public Accountants, where responsibilities included overseeing internal accounting functions for a 100-person firm. Earlier experience includes serving as Director of Operations at Sisarina, Inc., where accounting and operational functions were managed for a marketing and branding firm. Katie Borten earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Lehigh University and a Master of Arts in Art History with a concentration in 19th & 20th Century from American University.
Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA)
The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) is the trade organization that supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies. Its members comprise the most vibrant record industry in the world, investing in great artists to help them reach their potential and connect to their fans. Nearly 85% of all legitimate recorded music produced and sold in the United States is created, manufactured or distributed by RIAA members. In support of this mission, the RIAA works to protect the intellectual property and First Amendment rights of artists and music labels; conduct consumer, industry and technical research; and monitor and review state and federal laws, regulations and policies. RIAA also certifies Gold®, Platinum®, Multi-Platinum™, Diamond and Los Premios De Oro y Platino™ sales and streaming awards.