Chief Audit Executive
What drew you to the higher education world?
After spending 30 years in healthcare finance, it was time for a change. I returned to where it all started - SFA, my alma mater. Most people do not know that my initial plan was to teach high school math!
What do you enjoy most about your role at SFA?
Learning. I love learning new things. In my role, I have the opportunity to explore how things are done across campus. It is amazing how many moving pieces are necessary to carry out SFA's mission. As a bonus, I get to meet people that I might not otherwise have the opportunity to.
What do you hope students gain from SFA?
Home. I hope that students find SFA home, a place where they can grow, learn, and gain a meaningful education that will propel them into becoming successful in life.
What are you passionate about outside of your role at SFA?
Faith and family. I love all things family, including being a grandmother. I am active in my church and enjoy serving others. My husband, Mark, and I can be seen at most SFA volleyball games.
Experience
- Chief Audit Executive
SFA (2022 - Present) - Assistant Chief Audit Executive
SFA (2020 - 2022) - Assistant Director Audit Services
SFA (2017 – 2020) - Risk and Compliance Auditor
SFA (2016 – 2017) - Chief Informatics Officer
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital (2016) - Chief Financial Officer
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital (1999 – 2015) - Controller
Lufkin Memorial Hospital (1995 – 1999) - Controller
Nacogdoches Medical Center (1990 – 1995) - Financial Analyst
Nacogdoches Medical Center (1987 – 1990) - Information Technology
Nacogdoches Medical Center (1985 – 1987)
Education
- Master of Business Administration
Stephen F. Austin State University - Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Stephen F. Austin State University
Awards / Achievements
- Certified Public Accountant, Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
- Certified Fraud Examiner, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Certified Internal Auditor, Institute of Internal Auditors
- Texas Association of College and University Auditors, Past President and Board Member
- Association of College and University Auditors
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Stephen F. Austin State University Alumni Association Life Member
- Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Nacogdoches graduate