Staff Listing

Staff

Dean Hiser

Dean Hiser

  • Director of Internal Audit

About Dean

Dean Hiser serves as Director of Internal Audit at Michigan Tech.He is responsible for leading the University’s internal audit function, providing independent assurance and advisory services designed to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls. His career spans more than 20 years across the healthcare, professional services, and aerospace and defense industries, including 14 years at KPMG, where he advanced from associate to director. He is a Certified Internal Auditor and holds an MBA in Accounting from Southern Methodist University and a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Arlington.

David Palek

David R. Palek

  • Auditor

About David  

  • David joined the Internal Audit department in August of 2019 . He has a background in administration and operational audits and enjoys spending time in the wilderness of the Keweenaw camping, hiking, and kayaking. 

Student Auditors

Krystyn Hoff

Krystyn Hoff

  • Student Auditor

About Krystyn

  • A second-year student at Tech, Krystyn is pursuing an Accounting major with a concentration in Data Analytics and a minor in Psychology. With the goal to become a forensic accountant and dedicate my career to uncovering financial fraud and misconduct.

  • Originally from DeWitt, Michigan, Krystyn is involved in several activities on campus, including the Cheer team, the American Marketing Association, KSI, and Women in Management.

  • When not focused on studies or campus activities, Krystyn enjoys spending time traveling and reading.

Brynn Erickson

Brynn Erickson

  • Student Auditor

About Brynn

  • A fourth-year Statistics major at Michigan Technological University, Brynn plans to continue her education by pursuing a master's degree at Tech.

     

  • Originally from Ashland, Wisconsin, Brynn is a member of the Michigan Tech Women's Volleyball Team. When not focused on academics and athletics, she enjoys spending time with friends, playing beach volleyball, pickleball, and spikeball, and traveling to new places.