David Blankenship, CPA
Manager of Risk Advisory Services 
(314) 862-2070
dblankenship@mppw.comAs a Manager of Risk Advisory Services, David Blankenship has more than 11 years experience delivering internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, and other risk management services to Fortune 1000 and equivalent manufacturers, financial institutions and service organizations.
Prior to joining MPP&W in October 2005, David served in the internal audit and risk management practices of two Big 4 firms and in the internal audit department of a multinational financial institution.
David is regarded for his technical expertise and thought leadership in the areas of internal control and enterprise risk management. During his career he has successfully implemented startup internal audit functions, advised organizations on their risk profile and control environment, and provided performance improvement and business process re-design services.
David is a member of the Missouri Society of CPAs and the St. Louis Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors, where he serves as chairperson of the Programs Committee.
David received his bachelor’s degree in management from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University, and received a certificate as a Six Sigma – Greenbelt from the University of Michigan College of Engineering.