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Chief Executive of Audit, Risk and Compliance
The role of the chief executive of audit, risk and compliance for Oregon State University, leads a team that evaluates and improves the effectiveness of the risk management, control, and governance processes. The audit team provides independent and objective assurance and consulting services that improve operations and protect organizational value. The compliance team continually improves the productivity and safety of the university environment by overseeing the university’s compliance and ethics program. In addition, the role facilitates the university's enterprise risk management, which evaluates mission-critical risks and formulates effective mitigation strategies for the university's board and senior leaders. The chief executive of audit, risk and compliance reports administratively to the president and functionally to the Executive, Audit and Governance Committee of the OSU Board of Trustees through routine communication practices.
Julee Otter
Deputy Chief Executive of Audit
As the deputy chief executive of audit, Julee is responsible for the management of the audit function within the Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance. This includes ensuring the completion of scheduled audits and consulting engagements, as well as follow-up reviews of open recommendations. Julee is also responsible for leading investigations of fraud, waste and abuse of resources reported via the Accountability and Integrity hotline or other reporting mechanisms
Before joining the Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance in August 2014, Julee served as the compliance manager at the University of Texas at San Antonio for nearly seven years. Her other audit experience includes approximately five years as an internal auditor at Purdue University as well as over two years as an audit manager for a large mortgage lending firm.
She is a member of various professional auditing organizations including the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA), and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
Julee received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a finance minor from Purdue University. She is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Compliance & Ethics Profession (CCEP), and holds her Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA). Julee also completed the IIA's IT General Controls Certificate program.
[email protected] (541) 737-3457
Susan Freccia
Deputy Chief Executive of Compliance and Ethics
Susan provides leadership for the institutional compliance and ethics program, which promotes a culture of compliance and the highest standards of ethics, integrity and responsibility for everyone in the university community. Susan works with compliance subject matter experts to assess and prioritize high-level compliance risks, and facilitate risk mitigation through policy development, process improvement, education and outreach, and effective governance. She works with the broader university community for consultation on and escalation of compliance topics and concerns, and serves as the university's ethics advisor. Susan manages the compliance portion of enterprise risk assessment and management, coordinating closely with senior leadership.
Susan’s work supports the university’s operations in an increasingly complex higher education regulation environment that spans across areas as diverse as research, health and safety, information privacy and security, financial services, athletics, civil rights and employment.
Susan has served in the role since March 2019. Susan came to Oregon State after spending more than 20 years at the University of Washington in strategic, compliance, and risk management roles. Susan holds a BA in philosophy from Wellesley College and is a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP).
Bill Draper
Director - IT Audit
Bill joined the Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance in January 2022. Bill is responsible for developing and executing the annual information technology (IT) audit plan. Bill works closely with university leaders, IT professionals and stakeholders at every level to identify threats and vulnerabilities to IT assets and develop strategies and recommendations to reduce risk.
Bill’s technology experience includes over 15 years with Lee Enterprises, Mid-Valley Media Group, as director of information technology responsible for IT strategy and systems administration for the shared services of 17 media companies in 7 states. In his most recent position, he managed a Continuous Improvement team at Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, responsible for identifying and mitigating risk by removing waste in critical processes. He was also responsible for implementing the Prosci ADKAR® Model, a change management methodology focused on individual change through the improvement process.
A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Bill received his Bachelor of Science, Dual Major, Computer Information Systems and Business Management from Park College. He holds a Lean Management Certification from the Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University and is a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP™).
Lynn Gonzalez
Director - Integrity Hotline Program
Lynn joined the Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance in January 2015. As director of the integrity hotline program, Lynn provides leadership over the Oregon State University (OSU) Accountability & Integrity Hotline. In this role, Lynn works with key partners across the university to ensure complaints are addressed appropriately. Together with the campus community, Lynn works to continually improve the OSU environment by promoting OSU's core values of accountability, diversity, integrity, respect and social responsibility.
Prior to joining OSU, Lynn had 14 years of higher education experience ranging from assistant director of financial aid at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, to senior program reviewer/auditor at Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation in Round Rock, Texas. Lynn also has ten years of accounting experience working for a private Certified Public Accountant.
Lynn holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and a professional certificate in human resource management. She also earned a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration with a concentration in college administration and leadership from Purdue University Global and a Master of Science in Accounting with a concentration in auditing from Southern New Hampshire University. Lynn is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and a Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP). She is also a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
[email protected] (541) 737-1136
Will Aurich
Director - Analytics and Assurance Services
Will joined the Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance in June 2018. As a director - analytics and assurance services he leads the OARC's data analytics program and leads and performs audit engagements over financial, compliance and operational topics and conducts fraud reviews, special projects and investigation and consulting projects. He works through all audit phases, applying experience and sound judgment. He also supervises student auditors or auditors directly assigned to projects he is leading and provides internal control and risk mitigation strategy training and consultation to campus staff.
Prior to joining OSU, Will spent eight years in the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps as an electronic technician, providing maintenance for the Patriot missile system. During his time in service, he graduated from Advanced Individual Training as the distinguished honor graduate, the Warrior Leader Course on the commandant’s list and the Advanced Leader Course as the distinguished leader. His roles included, team leader, unit retention representative, shop foreman, and platoon sergeant. He was honorably discharged in 2016 as a staff sergeant after serving overseas in Germany and Japan.
Will holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from OSU and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Excelsior College. He also earned a Master of Science in Accounting with a focus in forensic accounting from the University of Massachusetts. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and is a member of the Institute for Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
[email protected] (541) 737-1487
Michelle Greene
Staff Auditor
Michelle joined the Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance in May 2025. As a staff auditor, she conducts audit engagements and supports investigation and consulting projects. Michelle promotes accountability, integrity, and an ethical culture at OSU to add value and reduce risk by providing independent, objective, and systematic evaluations with recommendations that focus on continuous improvement.
Michelle began her career in higher education as a graduate program coordinator at the OSU College of Forestry, then as an administrative assistant at the OSU College of Business. Prior to returning to OSU, she served as an internal auditor at the University of Oregon and as a local government performance auditor at the Multnomah County Auditor's Office.
Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the UO and an Associate of Arts in General Studies, concentrating on social and behavioral sciences from Los Angeles Pierce College. She is currently pursuing the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) license. Michelle is a member of the Institute for Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA).
[email protected] (541) 737-1626
Emily Plant
Staff Auditor
Emily joined the Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance (OARC) in May 2025. In her role as a staff auditor, she contributes to the audit team’s mission of delivering independent, objective assurance and advisory services that enhance operations and safeguard organizational value. Her work supports the OARC’s efforts to foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and ethical conduct, while guiding OSU in achieving its objectives through a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and governance processes.
Prior to joining the OARC, Emily worked with a team to provide free individual income tax preparation services to low-income households in the Corvallis community, supporting efforts to expand equitable access to financial resources and services.
Emily earned her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Oregon State University and is currently pursuing her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. She is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA).
[email protected] (541) 737-1076
Eric Beeler
Executive Assistant
Eric joined Oregon State University in 2017 and serves as the executive assistant to the Chief Executive of Audit, Risk and Compliance. In this role, he supports the Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance by managing executive scheduling, coordinating internal and external communications, and aiding with planning and organization for strategic initiatives. Eric also provides administrative support for department operations, contributing to documentation, recordkeeping, and office-wide coordination.
Prior to joining the Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance, Eric directed business operations for a large student services department and led student sustainability initiatives focused on community engagement. His work emphasized improving administrative systems, enhancing internal processes, and supporting professional and student staff in delivering high-impact programs.
Eric holds a Bachelor of Science in Sustainability from Arizona State University and a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from the University of Kansas.
[email protected] (541) 737-5547