Brittany Thompson is the new director of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance's (TDCI) Internal Audit team. Thompson, an experienced audit professional with nearly 15 years of experience, started with the TDCI's Internal Audit team in 2013. She has been promoted to the role after previously serving as an Auditor 4, where she assisted former Internal Audit Director John G. Williams. Williams recently retired after a 41-year career with the Tennessee State Government. In her new role, Thompson will lead a team of four auditors and manage compliance audits. She will also conduct internal investigations and make sure the department meets the Financial Integrity Act's standards. TDCI Commissioner Carter Lawrence says that Thompson has demonstrated the knowledge, ability, and commitment to lead her team and the department. Thompson has a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Middle Tennessee State University. She is also a Certified Internal Auditor and a Certified Fraud Examiner. Thompson says she is honoured to take on the role and looks forward to leading the team.
