Jeff Dehart serves as Vice President of Risk Advisory Services at Martindale, bringing more than 30 years of experience advising Boards of Directors, Audit Committees, and executive leadership teams on governance, risk management, internal audit, fraud prevention, and operational excellence. Throughout his consulting career, Jeff has helped organizations strengthen oversight, improve performance, and mitigate risk across a wide range of industries.

As a trusted advisor, Jeff has served as the outsourced Chief Audit Executive (CAE) for four major organizations, leading enterprise risk assessments, internal audit strategy, and board-level reporting. His expertise spans governance frameworks, fraud investigations, vendor risk management, supply chain oversight, construction controls, business continuity planning, and organizational risk consulting.

Over the course of his career, Jeff has delivered advisory services to organizations ranging from Fortune 100 companies to mid-sized businesses and nonprofit entities. His industry experience includes oil and gas, manufacturing, aerospace, construction, and nonprofit organizations.

During his career, Jeff has successfully:

• Led numerous fraud investigations and provided consulting services focused on fraud awareness and prevention.
• Built and managed vendor risk management programs, including supplier audits and third-party risk assessments.
• Advised organizations on construction oversight and control processes to reduce unnecessary costs, project delays, and quality concerns.
• Developed and managed vendor vetting services that help organizations engage qualified and trustworthy suppliers.
• Established and led supply chain consulting practices focused on improving operational efficiency and risk management across the enterprise.
• Created and directed internal audit functions for both public and private companies.
• Designed and implemented business continuity and resilience programs to help organizations prepare for and respond to disruptive events.

Jeff is an active member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), and Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University and maintains several professional certifications, including Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP).

A frequent speaker and educator, Jeff has presented at local and international conferences for the IIA, as well as meetings and events hosted by ACFE, COPAS, AICPA, and various client organizations. He is recognized for translating complex risk and governance concepts into practical strategies that help organizations achieve their objectives while managing risk effectively.