Welcome to the IIA Nashville Chapter!

Welcome to the IIA Nashville Chapter

The Nashville chapter chartered on May 9, 1975, and achieved Ruby Status in 2018. The Nashville Chapter serves Nashville and surrounding areas and is home to approximately 500 members. Our members represent a variety of industries including banking, healthcare, government, education, consulting, retail, and manufacturing. In order to help our members continue to enhance 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 and scholarship programs.

If you are new to the area, or currently are not a member, and would like more information about joining our chapter, getting involved by volunteering with one of our committees, or want a listing of upcoming events, email us at chapter119@iiachapters.org.

We look forward to meeting you soon-

The Nashville Chapter became a Ruby Chapter in 2018.

Chapter Officers

Reporting Illegal Practices or Violations of Chapter Policies

The IIA Nashville 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.

Hello IIA Nashville,

Recently, I was asked to assume the role of the 23-24 Chapter President because the initial nominee had to step back due to excess obligations. I said yes, obviously. As a little background, I previously served as Chapter President in 1995-96 and have held too many chapter positions over the past years to mention. In fact, the last two years is the first time I haven’t been in an active role since I joined (back in the late 80’s). My inactive volunteer status was due to a change in the IIA bylaws that restricted service as a voting member of the Board of Governors to no more than 10 years without rolling off for at least one year. That said, I am honored to be able to serve again. 

A lot has changed in our profession and our chapter over those years, including changes in technology, new tools and expanded ways we can positively impact our organizations. It is truly exciting to think about how far we’ve come. A lot has also changed in how we run the chapter, so I have some new things to learn.

In the spirit of the “What is Your Why” that so many of our members have shared this chapter year, here is my “Why”. I wasn’t pushed to get involved. I got involved to better understand what internal auditors were supposed to do, since it wasn’t taught in my college classes. Then I became a young manager and wanted to build a department that was “full service” rather than solely focused on financial and compliance related work. Being a member allowed me to build relationships where you can discuss challenges faced or learn from other professionals’ knowledge and experience. These were the driving reasons for me to become and remain a member. Whether you need an audit program for an area you’ve not audited before, are looking for how another organization implements key areas of the standards, or are dealings with audit committee members and executives, there will always be someone in the Chapter who has dealt with a similar issue and can lend help. There are many great reasons to be an active member, but these have always been the most compelling for me.

Whether we have not yet met or we are old friends, I look forward to working with the officers and board this year in service to the membership. I also look forward to seeing many of you at the in person meetings and events.

Ginger Rogers, CIA, CRMA, CPA

Dr. Perry Moore 40 Year Member

The success of the Nashville 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, chapter119@theiia.org.

The 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. Interested in partnering with us, reach out to us at chapter119@theiia.org.

The Nashville Chapter established an award for volunteerism in 1991. The Moore-Walker Volunteer Award annually recognizes a Nashville Chapter member for outstanding service to the Chapter. Click here to learn more about the Moore-Walker Volunteerism.

The Chapter Awards Committee selects a volunteer each year from chapter member nominations. Each chapter member is encouraged to participate and engage in support of the Nashville Chapter. Recipients over the last ten years are listed below.

2022-2023 - Irina Allen
2021-2022 - Thad Delconte
2020-2021 - Cate Stricklin
2019-2020 - Corinne Summs
2018-2019 - Kimberly Phegley
2017-2018 - Christy Cross
2016-2017 - Cate Wilson
2015-2016 - Jonathan Goode
2014-2015 - Damon Work
2013-2014 - Kimberly Phegley
2012-2013 - Tim Staggs

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Nashville IIA is seeking thought leaders, subject matter specialists, and local professionals to share their experience and skills.

Some Speakers Benefits:

1. Connect and grow new relationships with middle TN and southern KY internal audit professionals.
2. Enhance your reputation, brand, and visibility as an industry subject-matter specialist.
3. See yourself featured on the Nashville IIA Chapter website and materials, and on social media channels.
4. Earn extra CPE as a speaker under NASBA standards (up to three times the CPE credits earned by participants).

The Chapter hosts events ranging from 1 hour to full day via in-person and virtual formats, through curated events and periodic roundtables.

Interested in sharing your knowledge, share your proposal with us.