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I partner with executives to help them evolve their team's culture in two very specific ways - (1) establishing a strong governance foundation and (2) developing a nucleus of highly-effective team leaders.  

And I partner with internal audit leaders to help them add value to their organizations by aligning their audit activities around these same things. 

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I’m a published author, former Chief Audit Executive, former Chief Risk Officer, and leader of some very large operational and IT projects.

I have built a career around being practical and delivering results. Everyone will agree that I’m skeptical by nature. I assume nothing. And I don’t jump on the bandwagon when the next new thing comes along. Instead, I observe, judge for myself, adapt good ideas, and incorporate them to solve problems.

My Background

I proudly grew up in a blue-collar family. I’m the first generation to graduate high school and attend college. I ended up with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting while also working full-time. A few years later I took night classes over several years to get my master’s degree in Information Technology. Along the way, I passed both the CPA and CIA exams on the first try. I’ve had the great fortune to spend most of my career in internal audit within the banking industry.

I don’t mention these things to pat myself on the back. They just illustrate how I approach things. I tend to be practical, trust my instincts, set a path, and then relentlessly move forward.

Most importantly, I learned what so many others have learned. Success is not mysterious. All you have to do is figure out how you can add value to others. Then deliver results.

My Focus

I know from experience that an organization’s culture can make all the difference between good and great. And having been both an executive and an internal auditor, I see how executive leaders and internal audit can (and should) support each other.

Now, I focus on showing executive leaders and internal audit departments how they can align their activities. When aligned, they can create and sustain a performance and governance culture that delivers consistently strong results.  

My Writing

I continue to publish and post about ways that organizations can create a more effective governance and performance culture.

I also help internal auditors by posting weekly as “the Audit Explainer“. This is where I show internal auditors that seemingly complex audit issues can have simple solutions – when you have the right foundation.

My Current Project

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