Donald Rickett

Donald Rickett, CISA, CDPSE, serves as the Senior Director of Internal Audit at the University of North Texas System since July 2021, where responsibilities include designing and executing internal auditing programs focused on risk management. Prior experience includes over 15 years at Discover Financial Services, where roles escalated from Manager of Internal Audit to Senior Director, leading a large team and overseeing audit methodologies, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives. Donald's earlier experience includes positions at PULSE EFT Association, Ernst & Young, Arthur Andersen LLP, Mellon Bank N.A., Bank United, and the FDIC, contributing expertise in IT risk management, financial audits, and regulatory compliance. Donald holds a B.B.A. in Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas in Texas.