Welcome to the IIA Springfield Chapter!

The Springfield Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) serves Central Illinois. The Chapter has over 190 members.

Welcome to the IIA Springfield Chapter

Founded in 1978, the Springfield Chapter of the IIA had the distinct honor of becoming the IIA’s first Gold Chapter in 1986. In 2016, the Springfield IIA became a Sapphire Chapter, after attaining Gold and Platinum for every year since the inception of the awards The Springfield IIA is a registered CPE-sponsor and provides high-quality continuing education at affordable prices on a not-for-profit basis. Serving nearly 200 members, primarily consisting of public sector employees in the Springfield, Illinois area, the chapter has played an important role in the central Illinois audit community for over four decades.

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

Kayla Routh

Chapter President

Mrs. Katrina Woodcock (CIA)

Chapter President Elect, Chapter Program Chair

Kristen Drainer

Chapter Secretary

Charla V. Bond-Jones

Chapter Academic Relations Chair

Board of Governors

Nick Barnard

Angie Bartlett, CPA, CIA

David Brink

Sally Burton

Staceyann Cabey-Kaufmann

Casey Evans

Jackie Hohn

Nikki Lanier, CPA

Candice Long

Butch Stilwell

State of Illinois Signed Proclamation - Internal Audit Awareness Month

Annual Report - 2024-2025

Read our Latest Chapter Newsletter

March 2026

If you would like more information on the Chapter or would like to reach out, you can email us at: Chapter145support@iiachaptercommunications.org. Our mailing address is The Institute of Internal Auditors - Springfield Chapter, P.O. Box 332, Rochester, IL, 62563.

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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.