SAM TWYMAN

Mr. Twyman is a seasoned audit and risk management professional with 17 years of experience working within and alongside the public sector. His career has been dedicated to enhancing financial oversight, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management, ensuring that public organizations operate with transparency and accountability. Throughout his journey, he has held key positions in both government oversight and the private sector, bringing a well-rounded perspective to financial and risk management disciplines.

Mr. Twyman began his career at the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General, where he spent six years conducting financial and performance audits. In this role, he played a critical part in assessing financial management practices, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. His work contributed to strengthening the integrity and efficiency of financial operations within one of the nation’s largest and most complex agencies. Following his tenure at the DoD, he joined the Amtrak Office of Inspector General as a Quality Assurance Manager. Over the next three years, he focused on internal oversight, refining audit methodologies, and promoting consistency and excellence in performance evaluations.

For the past eight years, Mr. Twyman has been a senior manager in Crowe LLP’s Consulting business unit, specializing in public sector regulatory compliance and risk management. In this role, he works closely with organizations that receive federal funding, providing critical support in grants management, enterprise risk management, performance auditing, and compliance assessments. His responsibilities include leading multi-disciplinary teams, advising on complex regulatory requirements, and helping clients mitigate financial and operational risks. His expertise extends to developing strategies that enhance financial governance, streamline compliance efforts, and strengthen internal control frameworks for government agencies and federally funded entities. In addition to his client-facing responsibilities, he has been an active contributor to the AGA/AFERM ERM Workshop Summary Report since 2020 and has served as the chair of the Breakout Session committee for the AFERM Summit in both 2023 and 2024.

In recognition of his leadership and expertise, Mr. Twyman was elected as the Vice President of Finance for the Association of Federal Enterprise Risk Management (AFERM). In this capacity, he plays a pivotal role in supporting AFERM’s mission to advance enterprise risk management practices across the federal landscape. His work within the association focuses on financial stewardship, fostering collaboration among risk management professionals, and driving initiatives that enhance risk-informed decision-making within government agencies.

Beyond his professional commitments, Mr. Twyman, as a D.C. native, has become deeply engaged within the Washington D.C. community after earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami (FL). He is currently completing his Master’s in Accounting at Howard University, further solidifying his expertise in financial management. Outside of his career, he is an active participant in the United States House Softball League, where he not only serves as a commissioner but was also part of the 2021 championship-winning team. Most importantly, he is a devoted husband and proud father of three daughters, who keep him both grounded and inspired.