Background
Tinsley, Nikki Lee Rush was born on April 23, 1948.
Tinsley, Nikki Lee Rush was born on April 23, 1948.
Bachelor of Science in Business Admistrn., Ohio State University/Virginia Commonwealth University, 1970. Master of Science in Business Admistrn., University Colorado/U. Northern Colorado, 1981.
Educational program assistant Office of Education, Washington, 1971. Bookstore manager United States Government Printing Office, Denver, 1971-1976. Auditor United States General Accounting Office, 1976-1982.
Supervisory auditor Department of Interior, Minerals Management Service, Lakewood, 1982-1990. Divisional inspector general Environmental Protection Agency, Kansas City, Kansas, 1990—1995, deputy inspector general Washington, 1995-1996, acting inspector general, 1997-1998, inspector general, since 1998. Chair human resources committee President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency, 2002—2004.
Member Advisory Council on Government Auditing Standards, Comptroller General's Domestic Working Group.
Member of Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants, Institute Internal Auditors, Association Government Accountants (Distinguished Federal Leadership award 2004).