New leadership will take office January 1, 2027, as national association enters its fourth decade of advancing independent government oversight.
The nonprofit and nonpartisan Association of Inspectors General (AIG) is pleased to announce the election of Kim Raines Chatelain, Inspector General for Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, as its next President, along with a new slate of officers and members of its Board of Directors. All newly elected officers and Board members will begin their terms on January 1, 2027.
Chatelain will succeed Will Fletcher who is completing his second term as AIG President at the end of 2026. The transition occurs as the Association enters its fourth decade of advancing independent government oversight, accountability, and integrity. AIG currently represents thousands of members working in hundreds of offices of inspector general across nearly all 50 states, U.S. territories and internationally.
Chatelain was elected by the Board to serve as President during AIG's 2026 Annual Training Conference in Miami, Florida, which welcomed more than 400 oversight professionals from across the country and internationally.
"Being elected President of the Association of Inspectors General is a tremendous honor," said Chatelain. "Throughout my career, I have seen firsthand the importance of strong, independent oversight in promoting integrity and accountability in government. AIG plays an essential role in supporting the professionals who carry out this work every day. I look forward to building on the Association's accomplishments, strengthening our professional community, and ensuring that AIG continues to be a leading voice for independent oversight."
An Experienced Leader in Government Oversight
Chatelain has served as Inspector General for Jefferson Parish since March 2022, following nearly nine years as the Office's First Assistant Inspector General. Previously, she served as Jefferson Parish's Director of Governmental and Ethics Compliance and spent 14 years as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Louisiana.
An attorney with more than three decades of legal and governmental experience, Chatelain holds a Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School and a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University. Her professional credentials include Certified Inspector General (CIG), Certified Inspector General Evaluator (CIGE), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Ethics and Compliance Professional (CCEP).
A member of AIG since 2013, Chatelain has played an active role in the Association's leadership, previously serving as Second Vice President and chairing both its Training Committee and Professional Certification Board.
Newly Elected Officers
Joining Chatelain on the Association's leadership team are:
Board of Directors Election
AIG also welcomes three newly elected members to its Board of Directors: David Harper, Steven Anderson, and Leigh Anderson.
Five current Board members were reelected to continue their service: Brigitte Bishop, Kim Raines Chatelain, John Curry, Joe Maleszewski, and Ivelisse Torres Rivera.
The Association's Executive Committee includes Dan Ahern, Steven Anderson, Ned Benton, Brigitte Bishop, John Curry, David Harper, Kelly Madigan, Darren Miller, Flora Miller, and Melinda Miguel.
Recognizing the Leadership of Will Fletcher
The leadership transition marks the conclusion of Will Fletcher's two terms as AIG President. Under his leadership, the Association expanded its educational and professional development programs, strengthened its financial position, and experienced significant growth in its membership and the expansion of its advocacy for inspectors general across the nation.
"It has been an extraordinary privilege to serve as President of the Association of Inspectors General for the last four years," said Fletcher. "I am tremendously proud of what we have accomplished together. AIG is stronger today because of the dedication of our Board, staff, and members, and I am confident that its best years are still ahead. I am very happy to pass the gavel to Kim Chatelain, who has been an outstanding inspector general and leader within our Association. Her experience, judgment, and commitment to the inspector general profession make her exceptionally well prepared to lead AIG into its next chapter."
Building on 30 Years of Excellence
The announcement comes as AIG celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Founded in 1996, the Association has grown into a national professional organization serving more than 2,500 members and providing education, certification, peer reviews, professional development, and advocacy for the inspector general community.
As AIG enters its fourth decade, its new leadership will build on this foundation by expanding professional development opportunities, supporting the independence and effectiveness of inspectors general, and strengthening collaboration among oversight professionals nationwide.
About the Association of Inspectors General
Founded in 1996, the nonprofit and nonpartisan Association of Inspectors General supports independent offices of inspector general in their fight to combat government waste, fraud and abuse—and protect taxpayers’ investment in government across the U.S. and internationally. AIG currently represents thousands of members working across hundreds of oversight offices. Since its inception, AIG has certified more than 4,700 individuals through specialized professional trainings that address best practices and pressing issues in investigations, audits and government oversight.
For more information, visit www.inspectorsgeneral.org.
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