Welcome to the IIA Milwaukee Chapter!
The Milwaukee Chapter serves its local members in Southeastern Wisconsin as well as visiting members from other parts of Wisconsin and Illinois.
Board of Directors
Sheila Moran
Ray Langford
Dave Braden
Chapter News and Events
State of the Profession: Building Trust in the Age of AI Acceleration
Join IIA President and CEO Anthony Pugliese and 2026-27 IIA North American Board Chair David Helberg as they present “State of the Profession: Building Trust in the Age of AI Acceleration.”
In this data-driven session, Anthony and David will unpack key findings from the latest IIA and Internal Audit Foundation research, with a focus on AI’s effect on governance and trust. Attendees will learn how The IIA’s practical frameworks and tools help internal audit professionals assess these risks and design governance that keeps pace with innovation.
Date: July 15
Time: 2-3PM ET
Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an international professional association with global headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida, USA. The IIA is the internal audit profession's global voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator. Generally, members work in internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security.
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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
Kyle Baldwin
Chapter President
Brett Smykal
Chapter Senior Vice President
Max Fu
Chapter Secretary
Eric Melster
Chapter Membership Chair
Jamin Miles (CIA)
Chapter Program Chair
Welcome to the IIA Milwaukee Chapter
The IIA – Milwaukee Chapter was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1947. The Milwaukee Chapter provides valuable continuing education training and networking opportunities for its roughly 500 members.
Mission
The Milwaukee Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors is a professional association of internal auditors involved in promoting professional growth and progress for the practice of internal auditing.
Objectives
Advocate and promote the value internal audit professionals provide to their organization.
Provide comprehensive professional education and leadership development opportunities.
Disseminate and promote knowledge concerning internal auditing and its appropriate role in control.
Educate practitioners and other relevant audiences on best practices in internal auditing. -
Matthew Braeger
Board of Governors
Darren Bornemeier
Board of Governors
Jamin Miles
Board of Governors
Gary Wollenzien
Board of Governors
Himanshu Sharma
Board of Governors
Jessica Feiner
Board of Governors
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Do you have questions about The IIA Milwaukee Chapter?
Have you thought about taking your involvement with The IIA to a new level? The Milwaukee Chapter provides many opportunities to participate beyond the membership level.
Use your personal and professional skills with the Milwaukee Chapter of The IIA by serving on a committee. Your leadership and direction can contribute to the strategic direction of the chapter as well as the ongoing development of new programs, services, and guidance for the profession. Serving as an IIA leader can introduce you to a world of opportunities!
Contact Kevin Rasmussen (President) at chapter19@iiachaptercommunications.org or iiamkepresident@gmail.com to find out more! -
Olga Lesinski
Committee Chair
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