Welcome to the IIA Chattanooga Chapter!

Welcome to the IIA Chattanooga Chapter

Chapter Officers

The Chattanooga Area Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors is proud to have celebrated our 40^th anniversary on March 26, 2021. Our chapter serves Chattanooga and its surrounding areas and is home to approximately 100 members. Our members represent a variety of industries including automotive, education, energy, government, insurance, manufacturing, and transportation. To assist our members in enhancing their skillset within the Internal Audit profession, our chapter provides professional development, roundtables, and networking events. The chapter advocates and supports the profession through academic engagement.

If you would like more information about joining our chapter, getting involved by volunteering, or have any other questions, email us at chapter177events@iiachaptercommunications.org.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Reporting Illegal Practices or Violations of Chapter Policies

The IIA Chattanooga Area Chapter is committed to upholding the laws and regulations governing our field and community. To report potential violations of governing laws, rules or policies, please contact any member of our Board of Governors, or reach out to our District Advisor or Representative, listed below:

Jay Wagner, District Advisor - Jay.Wagner.IIA@gmail.com

Tim Staggs, District Representative - Iia.district3.dr@outlook.com

Additionally, you may contact the IIA Chapter Relations at ChapterRelations@theiia.org.

Chapter representatives will not retaliate against complainants and will seek to protect the confidentiality of individuals who make good-faith reports.

As we end the chapter year, I wish to express my gratitude and appreciation for trusting me to serve as your Chapter President. I have been surrounded by amazing officers, volunteers, and board members who believe in Internal Audit’s mission and the Chattanooga area. Without their dedication, the Chapter would not achieve our mission to cultivate and promote knowledge and information concerning internal audit.  I thank you all for your efforts and applaud your dedication to the Internal Audit profession.

The 2024 –2025 chapter year has been a year of success, but also a year of focus. Providing continuing education in the post-Covid era brings many considerations and our chapter has risen to the challenge by combining both in-person and virtual events. This year, the chapter provided ten continuing professional education hours with presentations from six speakers.  However, membership attendance at chapter events remains a significant focus.

Connecting with colleagues can lead to greater job satisfaction, more meaningful work relationships, and ultimately, greater personal and professional success. Even with all the distractions that the world can throw at us, I believe the Chattanooga Chapter will continue to strive to promote personal and professional success though our chapter activities. I have been enriched beyond measure by my involvement in this wonderful organization. Get out of your comfort zone, talk to people, ask for help, offer help – the Chattanooga IIA has so much to offer and I want you to take advantage of it all!

Looking forward, the new Chapter Officers are planning for a great 2025–2026 and it will be the Chapter’s 45th year. I plan to give them my support and I hope you will too.

Sincerely,
Kimberly Clingan

The success of the Chattanooga Area Chapter is a result of the efforts of many past and current volunteers. Our goal is for our chapter to have a team of volunteers representing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and demographics of our professional community. We need your help and participation to achieve this goal! Get involved and help us keep the chapter strong and vibrant.

Volunteer opportunities provide an opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills in leadership, marketing, project management, treasury, communication, and outreach. Reach out, join the team, and become part of the chapter’s history, chapter177@iiachapters.org.

The IIA Chattanooga Area Chapter is seeking thought leaders, subject matter experts, and local professionals to share their experience and skills.

Some Speakers Benefits:

• Connect and grow new relationships with local internal audit professionals.
• Enhance your reputation, brand, and visibility as an industry subject-matter specialist.
• See yourself featured on the chapter website and materials, and on social media channels.
• Earn extra CPE as a speaker.
• The Chapter hosts events ranging from 1 -8 hours via in-person and virtual formats.

Interested in sharing your knowledge? Share your proposal with us by emailing chapter177events@iiachaptercommunications.org.

The Chattanooga Area IIA Chapter is committed to increasing awareness within and educating the next generation of Internal Auditors. To aid in that mission, the Academic Relations Committee partners with local universities and colleges.

If you are associated with a local university or college and would like more information, please contact us via email at chapter177events@iiachaptercommunications.org.

We offer sponsorship opportunities to promote and enhance your brand's visibility while supporting a global not-for-profit organization whose mission is to advance the value of the internal audit profession.

To learn more about sponsorship options with the Chattanooga Area chapter and how it can benefit you, download the Sponsorship Program. If your organization wants to partner with us, please complete the Sponsorship Agreement and email us at chapter177@iiachapters.org.

We greatly appreciate your consideration of our efforts to promote the internal auditing profession.