Chad Sharp joined Internal Audit in October 2002. He was named Regents Chief Audit Executive in January 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the auditing efforts of the Regents enterprise. He previously worked for three and a half years as an account manager, financial auditor, and process/compliance analyst for a local telephone company. Chad earned a BA and MBA from the University of Iowa. He is a Certified Internal Auditor, a Certified Information Systems Auditor, and a Certified Fraud Examiner.

Kip Druecker joined Internal Audit in December 2006. He moved into his current position in November 2020. He previously worked as an auditor at the State of Iowa Auditor’s Office for five and a half years. Kip earned a BA in accounting and finance from the University of Northern Iowa. He is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Information Systems Auditor, and a Certified Fraud Examiner.

Julie Appleget joined Internal Audit in March 2016. She previously worked in insurance, including 10 years in Internal Audit. Julie earned an AAS in Marketing and Management and an AAS in Computer Programming from Kirkwood Community College. She is a Certified Internal Auditor, a Certified Information Systems Auditor and a Certified Fraud Examiner.

Don Ball joined Internal Audit in October 2023. He previously worked as a Senior Clinic Administrator at UnityPoint. Don also has experience with the University of Utah healthcare system as well as the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Don earned his MBA from Western Governors University.

Gavin Macdonald joined Internal Audit in January 2023. He previously worked as a Senior IT Support Consultant at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics for three years. Gavin earned a BA in Computer Management & Information Systems from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.

Lindsey Schmidt joined Internal Audit in March 2019. She previously worked as an Investigative Analyst in Test Security at ACT, Inc. Lindsey earned a BA in Psychology and Spanish from Coe College and a MA in Educational Measurement and Statistics from the University of Iowa.

Lucy Schneekloth joined Internal Audit in August 2023. Her previous roles include as a staff auditor and business analyst for Transamerica and as a data analyst for the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. Lucy earned a BS in Business Economics and Statistics from Iowa State University and is a Certified Internal Auditor.

Mike Cahill joined Internal Audit in April 2024. He previously worked in healthcare research at the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa. Mike earned a BS in Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Iowa and completed the Executive MBA program at Tippie.

Sam Wallace joined Internal Audit in October 2019. He previously worked as an auditor and accountant at the US Department of Defense for two years. Sam earned a BA in History and an M.Acc from the University of Iowa and is a Certified Internal Auditor.

Lauren joined Internal Audit in 2023. She previously worked for the University of Iowa in the Service Center. She obtained her BA in communications from Wartburg College.