Tina manages the investigations function and supervises investigations. She has over 30 years of experience performing investigations and identifying internal control and process improvements. She also serves as an advisor for the first ever Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) student chapter at UCF and started a student fraud investigator internship program in University Audit. Tina has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from UCF and a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration. Tina is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified Inspector General. Prior to joining University Audit in January 1990, Tina worked three years for the Florida Auditor General.

• Favorite things about working in audit: Identifying opportunities for improving processess throughout the university community
• Biggest misconception people have about audit and internal auditors: Folks think we know everything about tax law and filing tax returns. When they hear the word "auditor" they think Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
• Most memorable UCF moment: There are so many! However, my favorite is being part of and seeing UCF grow to become the 2nd largest university in the nation. I'm a proud '86 alumna.
• Life outside of work: I am a native Floridian - born and raised in Sanford, Florida. I've been married for 33 years and have three grown sons who all graduated from UCF. I love spending time with family and friends, cooking out, and going to New Smyrna beach.
• If I wasn't an internal auditor, my dream job would be: Working for Candid Camera as a prankster or developing ideas for pranks.
• Best vacation I ever took: A family vacation to New York City during the winter break and New Year's Eve. Thank you, Dr. Hitt, for the time off!

Vallery Morton manages the audit and management advisory services function, supervising operational and compliance audits, as well as supervising and providing advisory services. She has a Master of Science in Taxation from the University of Central Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Saint Mary's College of California. She is a Certified Public Accountant and worked eight years as a senior auditor with a media/publishing corporation after beginning her professional career at a public accounting firm. Vallery started with University Audit November 1993.

• Favorite things about working in audit: Helping others. Every new project there is an opportunity to make someone's job a little easier and to show appreciation for what they do.
• Biggest misconception people have about audit and internal auditors: The idea that we are "bean counters." What we really do is gather information and communicate solutions; we solve puzzles.
• Most memorable UCF moment: My first Symphony Under the Stars.
• Life outside of work: I have been married for 30+ years and have two adult children. I enjoy creating new recipes, making crafts, and participating in outdoor activities like hiking, tennis and swimming.
• If I wasn't an internal auditor, my dream job would be: Outdoor muralist
• Best vacation I ever took: A week in the Big Apple with my husband to experience Broadway, Fall foliage, Central Park, Ground Zero, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, museums, family and great food. We also enjoyed navigating public transportation.

Vicky Sharp performs operational and compliance audits and provides advisory services to departments. She has a Master of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Internal Auditor. Prior to joining University Audit in June 2003, Vicky was a senior auditor with a public accounting firm, and has over three years in public accounting.

• Favorite things about working in audit: Every few months I work on a new project and I get to meet new people and learn new processes.
• Biggest misconception people have about audit and internal auditors: People are often nervous when they hear “audit” because they think they might have done something wrong and they are going to be in trouble. We are here to make things better for the university by making processes more efficient or bringing a unit into compliance so they don’t get into trouble with outside agencies.
• Most memorable UCF moment: The first football game in the on-campus Bright House stadium.
• Life outside of work:: I have two sons, who keep me busy. I'm also very involved at church, and I love to cross stitch and watch UCF Football.
• If I wasn't an internal auditor, my dream job would be: Party Planner
• Best vacation I ever took: It's a tie between my honeymoon in St. Lucia and a weeklong trip to Italy with my mom.

Mary Dailey performs investigations and fraud risk assessments. She identifies internal control and process improvements. She has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida. Her final semester at UCF, Mary participated in University Audit’s student fraud investigator internship program. She is a Certified Fraud Examiner. Mary started with University Audit in August 2019.

• Favorite things about working in audit: Every assignment is different. I am constantly learning new things and meeting new people.
• Biggest misconception people have about audit and internal auditors: That auditors are an opponent. We are all on the same team working together so UCF can reach its greatest potential.
• Most memorable UCF moment: As a UCF graduate, my most memorable UCF moment is catching a duck at Spirit Splash my freshman year!
• Life outside of work: I am a huge Disney fan and an annual passholder, so I am frequently at the parks. I love to go on runs with my dog and then take a swim to cool off!
• If I wasn't an internal auditor, my dream job would be: To work on a cruise ship as an entertainer and travel the world.
• Best vacation I ever took: A cruise to Greece in the summer of 2014. Santorini is a beautiful island with incredible views. The architecture is so unique with the white buildings and blue roofs. The Red Beach was breathtaking.

Chase is responsible for supervising and conducting investigations of allegations of wrongdoing and identifying recommendations for corrective action and process improvements. He has over 8 years of experience in performing both criminal and internal investigations. Chase has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Psychology from UCF. He is also a Certified Fraud Examiner. Prior to joining University Audit, Chase worked 3 years for BB&T Now Truist as a Corporate Investigator and over 5 years with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office as a sworn law enforcement officer specializing in the investigation of economic crimes. Chase started with University Audit in May 2020.

• Favorite things about working in audit: Having the ability to work with various departments and learn new processes.
• Biggest misconception people have about audit and internal auditors: Audit’s purpose is to find fault within departments. We are here help implement efficient processes and to identify and minimize potential risks.
• Most memorable UCF moment: Attending my first football game as a student
• Life outside of work: I have two sons and a daughter with my wife of over 7 years who keep us on our toes. I also enjoy working on vehicles and boating in my free time.
• If I wasn't an internal auditor, my dream job would be: Classic car mechanic
• Best vacation I ever took: Trips to Blue Ridge, GA. I love the feel of the small-town community with scenic mountain views.

Dezso performs operational and compliance audits and provides advisory services to departments. He has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from DeSales University and Associate degrees in Criminal Justice and Business Management from NCC. He also graduated from the U.S. Army Military Police School and the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. Dezso is a Certified Fraud Examiner, a past chapter president for the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and was a chapter vice-president for the Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Dezso was a senior auditor at a private company with over seven years of global corporate internal auditing experience. Dezso Started with University Audit in November 2022.

• Favorite things about working in audit: Working with different departments and new projects helping everyone involved solve problems.
• Biggest misconception people have about audit and internal auditors: That we’re out to get them. Most of the time I have found that the policies, procedures and processes in place were going well, and I was able to provide positive feedback and offer operational improvements.
• Most memorable UCF moment: Seeing my first UCF football game - I was impressed with the amount of military appreciation displayed even though we were playing Navy.
• Life outside of work: I avoid TV - so I enjoy outdoor activities like running and training for triathlons. I like standup comedy, bowling, hiking, kayaking and West Coast Swing dancing. I volunteer with professional and other organizations. I like to practice my Hungarian when I can and I’m a lifelong learner looking forward to working on other certifications and transferring into a Master’s program here at UCF.
• If I wasn't an internal auditor, my dream job would be: Forensic Scientist, Professor, Lawyer, professional runner and/or comedian.
• Best vacation I ever took: I took a trip to Orlando for a leadership conference with the IIA a few years ago. It was my first trip to Florida, and it was during the winter. I had extended the trip into a vacation with my family. Orlando is now my home and my daughter, son-in-law and grandson have also moved to Florida.

Alison Bogart performs IT audits and special projects. She graduated from Pittsburg State University with a dual Bachelors in Accounting and Management Information Systems, and from Florida Institute of Technology with a Masters of Science in Cybersecurity. She has over 22 years of experience in internal audit. Alison joined the team in May 2023.

• Favorite things about working in audit: I have a perpetual sense of curiosity and I thrive on the consistent variety offered by embarking on each new internal audit topic. I am extraverted and really enjoy meeting new people.
• Biggest misconception people have about audit and internal auditors:Auditors really do want to listen and understand. We hope to add value by maximizing efficiencies which also minimize risks.
• Most memorable UCF moment:Watching my hometown Wichita Kansas team play the UCF Knights in Basketball in Addition Arena.
• Life outside of work:I am an avid traveler and have been to at least 1/3 of the US states and many countries in Europe. I have been on dozens of cruises.
• If I wasn't an internal auditor, my dream job would be:Executive Director of a social service non-profit.
• Best vacation I ever took:My mom, my grandma, and myself went on a three-generation trip to China and I climbed the Great Wall with my 80-year-old grandmother.

Alex assists the Audit department with administrative duties. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Vanderbilt University. Alex started with University Audit in February 2022.

• Favorite things about working in audit: The auditors are so friendly and knowlegable about how things work at the university. They know so many people and are great resources for navigating through the many departments that make up UCF.
• Biggest misconception people have about audit and internal auditors: Auditors are really good at seeing the whole picture. They focus on details, but help the university to reach its goals and carry out its mission.
• Most memorable UCF moment: When the UCF Knights beat the Auburn Tigers at the 2018 Peach Bowl to finish the season undefeated.
• Life outside of work: I was a stay at home mom and raised two sons. My husband and I enjoy watching them grow and learn while navigating their college experiences. I love to watch football, read, do crossword puzzles and sudokus.
• If I wasn't an internal auditor, my dream job would be: Teaching children to read.
• Best vacation I ever took: My husband and I went to Las Vegas as our first trip traveling without our sons. A few good friends went with us, and I have many fond memories of the six of us laughing, eating, and enjoying the many sights and experiences that Vegas has to offer.