Chris Pembrook directs the internal audit function for the University of Oklahoma system, encompassing the Norman, Tulsa, and Health campuses, as well as Rogers State University and Cameron University. Serving as a principal advisor to the Board of Regents and senior executive leadership, he designs and implements a dynamic, risk-based audit strategy aligned with systemwide objectives and the strategic priorities of each institution.
Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a Master of Business Administration. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), and Certified Forensic Accountant (CRFAC). His professional experience includes 15 years with Crawford & Associates, an Oklahoma City based consulting and accounting firm, where he became a shareholder in 2017. He began his career with the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector’s Office, advancing through roles of increasing responsibility over a seven-year tenure.
Chris is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants, Institute of Internal Auditors, Association of College and University Auditors, and Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors. In recognition of his professional excellence, innovation, and community engagement, he was named a 2016 OSCPA Trailblazer.
