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More Than
NUMBERS Story by Bridget Locke
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een understanding of accounting principles? Check. Efficient management skills? Absolutely. Emotional intelligence? No
doubt! Everything you would expect to be true of Angela Laville, CPA, MBA, the newly appointed Finance Officer for the Diocese of Kansas CitySt. Joseph, is true. However, she is also a strong woman of faith who loves her family and seeks God’s direction in every decision. Laville is so much more than a “numbers person.”
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Expanding horizons
“I was always strong in math and finance,” said Laville. “In college, I considered various options, but after speaking with accountants, found that the field would allow me to assist others in professional and personal environments. Becoming an accountant allowed me to work in my strength while helping others to be successful.” As her career progressed, supervisors suggested Laville explore other disciplines to become a well-rounded leader. Expanding her horizons allowed her to lead a variety of functions, including finance, human resources, information technology, risk, marketing, and more. “As a result, I can see the big picture and offer guidance from financial and operational perspectives,” she said. Laville has remained open to exploring new experiences in her personal life, as well, while yielding to God’s perfect timing. She waited intently to find the right person with whom to share her life, marrying in 2016 at age 51. In 2015, Laville and her husband Gordon were set up by a mutual church friend and realized quickly that they were compatible in the most meaningful way: their faith. Being married to someone who continually grows in his faith and shares it with
