Welcome to the IIA Central Ohio Chapter!

The Central Ohio Chapter is The IIA's 38th affiliate with over 700 members. We offer local training, education, and networking opportunities. Become a member of our chapter today and join us for a chapter event!

Welcome to the IIA Central Ohio Chapter

The Central Ohio Chapter is The IIA's 38th affiliate with over 700 members. We offer local training, education, and networking opportunities all across Central Ohio.

Chapter Advocacy Supporter

The 2026 IIA Advocacy Key recognizes U.S. chapters that have strengthened the internal audit profession through direct grassroots advocacy. This badge honors the chapter’s critical support of IIA Advocacy in advancing robust and coordinated engagement with key U.S. policymakers.

Chapter Officers

Mrs. Kristen Heller (CIA)

Chapter President

Mr. Charles Rehart IV (CIA, CRMA)

Chapter Senior Vice President, Chapter Program Chair

Katharine Hollern

Chapter Secretary

Karah Cundiff (CIA)

Chapter Membership Chair, Chapter Certification Chair

Mrs. Jessica Corbin (CIA)

Chapter Academic Relations Chair

2026-2027 Board Members

(effective 6/1/26-5/31/27)

Jim Aslinger, Encova
Kim Brannen, Kemba
Jordan Blanchard, Westfield Insurance
Melissa Clawson, Wendy's
Petre Ghitescu, RSM
Julia Gielow, Protiviti
Adam Howe, KPMG
Brad Ivanowicz, EY
Steve Koehrsen, Worthington Enterprises
Bob Navarre, Nationwide
Kevin Nichols, Cardinal Health
Ruth Nouanesengsy, Independent
Mukesh Singh, BWC Ohio

Building Awareness Champions

We are pleased to be a 2024 Building Awareness Champion!

During Internal Audit Awareness Month in May, we shared our passion for internal auditing, promoting the profession through a variety of events and campaigns designed to inform and engage, raise awareness, and help stakeholders understand the value of internal audit in their organizations.