Welcome to the IIA High Plains Chapter!

The High Plains Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) serves the Panhandle, Big Country, Permian Basin, and Concho Valley regions of Texas. The chapter has over 50 members, and we welcome those interested in joining us!

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

James Mankins (CIA, IAP)

Chapter President

Ethan Arismendez

Chapter President Elect, Chapter Program Chair

Elizabeth Stuart (CIA, CFSA)

Chapter Secretary

Heather Crawford

Chapter Membership Chair, Chapter Certification Chair

Our chapter was founded in March 2015 as part of the global IIA network that includes more than 250,000 members worldwide. As a local chapter, we strive to provide tailored training and networking opportunities to internal audit professionals in several local regions of the Great Plains of Texas, which include the following cities and their surrounding communities: Amarillo, Lubbock, Abilene, Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo.

We send out a monthly newsletter to keep members updated on local chapter news and upcoming event. Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/iia-high-plains-chapter/

If you have any questions or want to learn more about our local chapter, please reach out to us at: chapter511@iiachaptercommunications.org

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.