Kelli S. Burrill

Kelli Burrill joined the Foundation Board in 2008

Burrill is a 1975 Ball State graduate, with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. While at Ball State, she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, Cardinal Corps, Phi Gamma Nu (charter member), and Mortar Board National Honor Society of College Seniors.

She began her accounting career with Arthur Young (now Ernst & Young), where she served as audit staff and manager. In 1983, Burrill left Arthur Young to become a financial consultant, acting as chief financial officer for several growing companies. She retired in 1985 to become a homemaker.

Living in San Francisco, Burrill is a member of the local ballet auxiliary. She has been active in the Ball State community by serving as an Alumni Ambassador for the San Francisco area, as well as serving on the Alumni Center Steering Committee and the National Philanthropy Council. In 2000, Burrill and her husband established the G. Steven and Kelli Burrill Accounting Scholarship in honor of Ball State Professor Paul W. Parkinson.

She is married to G. Steven Burrill and the couple has four sons. The Burrills are long-time donors and members of the Quadrangle and Fellows Lifetime societies.