Kim Herrenkohl leaving as Internal Audit director

Internal Audit Director Kim Herrenkohl will be leaving her position at Western Washington University. Her last day will be March 28.

“Kim has done exceptional work for our university. She will be missed, but the many legacies of her excellent work will remain with us,” said Western President Bruce Shepard. “I thank Kim for her service to Western and to the State of Washington and wish her continued success in her new job,”
Herrenkohl, who has been Western’s Internal Audit director for over 12 years, has accepted a position as chief deputy auditor for San Juan County. She and her husband have a home on Lopez Island.

“While my decision to leave Western was very difficult, I am looking forward to new challenges as part of San Juan County government. I have thoroughly enjoyed being at Western and being part of a dedicated team focused on students’ academic and life-long success. I will miss all of the wonderful folks who I have gotten to know during my 12 years at Western,” Herrenkohl said.

Under Herrenkohl’s leadership, the Office of the Internal Auditor produced numerous audit reports that assisted the university with recommendations for improving efficiency, effectiveness and compliance in a number of major business and operational processes.

Herrenkohl assisted the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its oversight of the university’s internal controls, financial risks and compliance.

She provided proactive consulting and advice services to the campus community, and served on university committees such as the Technical Review Committee for policy development, Banner Initiatives for business process improvement and new employee orientation training.

A search will be conducted to find Herrenkohl’s successor.

The Office of the Internal Auditor reports functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees and administratively to the President. The Internal Audit Office is committed to assisting WWU management and staff in achieving their oversight, operating and management responsibilities through independent reviews designed to evaluate and promote the system of internal controls established by management.