Chief Audit Officer

Derek Allred, CIA, CISA, CFE
Location: Agriculture Building Room 530A
Phone #: 919-707-3163
Email: derek.allred@ncagr.gov

Derek Allred is the Department’s Chief Audit Officer. He works with senior management to ensure the Division is meeting the Department’s needs. Derek develops the annual audit plan and oversees the Division’s operations.

Derek holds professional certifications for internal auditing (CIA), information technology auditing (CISA), fraud examination (CFE), government auditing (CGAP) and risk management assurance (CRMA). He is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Information Systems and Control Association and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Derek earned his B.S. in Justice Studies from Georgia Southern University and his Master of Public Administration from N.C. State University.

Internal Auditor

Joanne Cameron 
Location: Agriculture Building Room 532
Phone #: 919-707-3085
Email: joanne.cameron@ncagr.gov 

Joanne Cameron joined the team as an Internal Auditor in January of 2024. She works on a variety of engagements including the Annual N.C. State Fair Audit, the Annual Mountain State Fair Audit, and EAGLE.  

She is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors. 

Joanne earned her B.S. in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 

Internal Auditor

Butch Kay
Location: Agriculture Building Room 528
Phone #: 919-707-3162
Email: alvin.kay@ncagr.gov

Butch Kay joined the team as an Internal Auditor in April of 2024. He works on a variety of assignments including special projects, follow-up monitoring and assurance and advisory engagements.

Butch earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from East Carolina University. 

Internal Audit Intern

A.J. Akers
Location: Agriculture Building Room 522
Phone #: 919-707-3172
Email: aj.akers@ncagr.gov 

A.J. Akers joined the team as an Internal Audit Intern in January of 2024. She works on a variety of assignments including special projects, the annual risk assessment, follow-up monitoring and assurance engagements. 

A.J. earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from N.C. State University and is currently working towards earning a Masters degree in Public Administration from N.C. State University.