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This year's conference boasts a lineup of expert speakers in credit and lending from all over the country. Learn more about our speakers below, and if you haven't already, register now to save your spot.
Dev Strischek
Principal, Devon Risk Advisory Group
"Evaluate a Borrower’s Ability to Survive Inflation & Recession"
A frequent speaker, instructor, advisor and writer on credit risk and commercial banking topics and issues, Dev is principal of Devon Risk Advisory Group and engages in consulting, speaking and training on a wide range of risk, credit, and lending topics. As former SVP and senior credit policy officer at SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, he was responsible for developing, implementing, and administering credit policies for SunTrust's wholesale lines of business--commercial, commercial real estate, corporate investment banking, capital markets, business banking and private wealth management. He also spent three years as managing director and credit approver in SunTrust's Florida commercial lending and corporate investment banking areas, respectively. Prior to SunTrust, Dev was chief credit officer for Barnett Bank's Palm Beach market. Besides stints at other banks in Florida, Kansas City, and Ohio, Dev's experiences outside of banking include CFO of a Honolulu construction company, combat engineer officer in the U.S. Army, and college economics instructor in Hawaii, Missouri, and Florida. A graduate of Ohio State University and the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking, he earned his M.B.A. from the University of Hawaii.
Dev serves as an instructor in the Stonier Graduate School of Banking and the American Bankers Association's (ABA) Commercial Lending. He has also taught at the Southwest Graduate School of Banking and the Wisconsin School of Banking. His school, conference, and workshop audiences have included participants drawn from the ABA, RMA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, FFIEC, SBA, the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and the AICPA.
Dev has written about credit risk management, financial analysis and related subjects for the Risk Management Association's RMA Journal, and other business professional journals. He is the author of Analyzing Construction Contractors and its related RMA workshop. A past national chair of RMA and former Florida Chapter president, Dev served as a member of the RMA Journal's advisory board and the advisory board of the Atlanta Chapter of the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA) He has consulted on credit risk issues with banks in Morocco, Egypt, and Angola through the US State Department's Financial Service Volunteer Corps (FSVC). He was also on the Private Company Council (PCC) of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); the PCC reviews current and proposed generally accepted principles (GAAP) and recommends revisions that simplify their use for privately held organizations.
"Evaluate a Borrower’s Ability to Survive Inflation & Recession"
A frequent speaker, instructor, advisor and writer on credit risk and commercial banking topics and issues, Dev is principal of Devon Risk Advisory Group and engages in consulting, speaking and training on a wide range of risk, credit, and lending topics. As former SVP and senior credit policy officer at SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, he was responsible for developing, implementing, and administering credit policies for SunTrust's wholesale lines of business--commercial, commercial real estate, corporate investment banking, capital markets, business banking and private wealth management. He also spent three years as managing director and credit approver in SunTrust's Florida commercial lending and corporate investment banking areas, respectively. Prior to SunTrust, Dev was chief credit officer for Barnett Bank's Palm Beach market. Besides stints at other banks in Florida, Kansas City, and Ohio, Dev's experiences outside of banking include CFO of a Honolulu construction company, combat engineer officer in the U.S. Army, and college economics instructor in Hawaii, Missouri, and Florida. A graduate of Ohio State University and the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking, he earned his M.B.A. from the University of Hawaii.
Dev serves as an instructor in the Stonier Graduate School of Banking and the American Bankers Association's (ABA) Commercial Lending. He has also taught at the Southwest Graduate School of Banking and the Wisconsin School of Banking. His school, conference, and workshop audiences have included participants drawn from the ABA, RMA, OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, FFIEC, SBA, the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and the AICPA.
Dev has written about credit risk management, financial analysis and related subjects for the Risk Management Association's RMA Journal, and other business professional journals. He is the author of Analyzing Construction Contractors and its related RMA workshop. A past national chair of RMA and former Florida Chapter president, Dev served as a member of the RMA Journal's advisory board and the advisory board of the Atlanta Chapter of the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA) He has consulted on credit risk issues with banks in Morocco, Egypt, and Angola through the US State Department's Financial Service Volunteer Corps (FSVC). He was also on the Private Company Council (PCC) of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); the PCC reviews current and proposed generally accepted principles (GAAP) and recommends revisions that simplify their use for privately held organizations.
Michael Wear, CRC
Owner, 39 Acres Corporation; Faculty, Graduate School of Banking at University of Wisconsin-Madison
"Early Warning Indicators of Commercial Borrower Illiquidity"
Mike Wear is owner of 39 Acres Corporation, specializing in banker training and bank consulting services in credit risk underwriting and loan portfolio risk management. Less lecture—real-life business cases—more hands-on practice… and more fun!
Over his 41-year banking career, he served in commercial lending and senior credit management positions with Omaha-area community banks. Wear retired as a Senior Analyst in the Credit Risk Administration department of First National Bank of Omaha, a $26B regional community bank, specializing in underwriting large commercial real estate projects throughout the country. In addition, he developed curriculum and conducted multi-tier training programs in credit analytics on an enterprise-wide basis.
Wear is the Loan Portfolio Management Section Leader and serves as a member of the faculty and board of trustees at the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He is a former adjunct professor for the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He has authored articles for banking publications and has served as a commercial lending textbook editor/reviewer for the American Bankers Association.
In his 30th year teaching over 8,000 bankers, Mike offers his advanced Commercial and CRE Lending workshops and teaches for several State Banking Associations. Bank consulting services include custom-tailored credit analytics coaching, generating new loan production, and loan portfolio risk management strategies and tools to identify risk early in your pass-rated portfolio.
Contact Information: MikeWear@hotmail.com
402-871-9067
"Early Warning Indicators of Commercial Borrower Illiquidity"
Mike Wear is owner of 39 Acres Corporation, specializing in banker training and bank consulting services in credit risk underwriting and loan portfolio risk management. Less lecture—real-life business cases—more hands-on practice… and more fun!
Over his 41-year banking career, he served in commercial lending and senior credit management positions with Omaha-area community banks. Wear retired as a Senior Analyst in the Credit Risk Administration department of First National Bank of Omaha, a $26B regional community bank, specializing in underwriting large commercial real estate projects throughout the country. In addition, he developed curriculum and conducted multi-tier training programs in credit analytics on an enterprise-wide basis.
Wear is the Loan Portfolio Management Section Leader and serves as a member of the faculty and board of trustees at the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He is a former adjunct professor for the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He has authored articles for banking publications and has served as a commercial lending textbook editor/reviewer for the American Bankers Association.
In his 30th year teaching over 8,000 bankers, Mike offers his advanced Commercial and CRE Lending workshops and teaches for several State Banking Associations. Bank consulting services include custom-tailored credit analytics coaching, generating new loan production, and loan portfolio risk management strategies and tools to identify risk early in your pass-rated portfolio.
Contact Information: MikeWear@hotmail.com
402-871-9067
Kathleen Navin, CBE
Senior Business Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Kathleen Navin is a Senior Business Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis in the division of Supervision. Kathleen’s responsibilities pertain to analyzing and presenting on economic and banking conditions in the United States and regionally.
Prior to joining the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Navin held the position of Economics Executive Director in US Economics at S&P Global Market Intelligence, joining the firm through the acquisition of Macroeconomic Advisers. In this role, she produced analysis on economic data and forecasts related to the US economic outlook and developed alternative macroeconomic scenarios for use in bank stress testing. She was previously a Research Associate at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in the division of Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy. Navin graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics in 2007 from the University of Missouri, where she went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in Economics in 2008.
Navin is an active member of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE), currently serving a three-year term as a Director on the Board of Directors. She became a member of NABE’s inaugural class of Certified Business Economists in 2015.
Kathleen Navin is a Senior Business Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis in the division of Supervision. Kathleen’s responsibilities pertain to analyzing and presenting on economic and banking conditions in the United States and regionally.
Prior to joining the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Navin held the position of Economics Executive Director in US Economics at S&P Global Market Intelligence, joining the firm through the acquisition of Macroeconomic Advisers. In this role, she produced analysis on economic data and forecasts related to the US economic outlook and developed alternative macroeconomic scenarios for use in bank stress testing. She was previously a Research Associate at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in the division of Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy. Navin graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics in 2007 from the University of Missouri, where she went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in Economics in 2008.
Navin is an active member of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE), currently serving a three-year term as a Director on the Board of Directors. She became a member of NABE’s inaugural class of Certified Business Economists in 2015.
Maggie Abney, CTP
Director, Evans Banking and Financial Services Program at Eastern Kentucky University
"Building Tomorrow's Leaders - LIVE Podcast"
Dr. Maggie Abney, Director, Evans Banking and Financial Services Program at Eastern Kentucky University
After nearly two decades working in banking and financial management, Maggie discovered her passion for inspiring young graduates to pursue careers in banking. As Director of the Evans Banking and Financial Services Program at Eastern Kentucky University, she collaborates with industry leaders to create experiential learning in the classroom. She also works with community banks on developing talent management plans for entry-level talent.
As the Norton Endowed Professor of Finance, she teaches courses including: Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Markets and Institutions, and Bank Management. The graduates of the Evans Banking Program are well-prepared to begin careers in the banking industry, government agencies, and financial technology firms.
In addition to teaching undergraduate finance courses, she taught at the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado for two years. Her passion for community banking is the focus of her research work on the topics of community bank non-interest income and community bank innovation. Maggie graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and holds a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA), a Doctorate in Accounting/Finance from Marshall University, and Certification in Treasury Management (CTP).
"Building Tomorrow's Leaders - LIVE Podcast"
Dr. Maggie Abney, Director, Evans Banking and Financial Services Program at Eastern Kentucky University
After nearly two decades working in banking and financial management, Maggie discovered her passion for inspiring young graduates to pursue careers in banking. As Director of the Evans Banking and Financial Services Program at Eastern Kentucky University, she collaborates with industry leaders to create experiential learning in the classroom. She also works with community banks on developing talent management plans for entry-level talent.
As the Norton Endowed Professor of Finance, she teaches courses including: Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Markets and Institutions, and Bank Management. The graduates of the Evans Banking Program are well-prepared to begin careers in the banking industry, government agencies, and financial technology firms.
In addition to teaching undergraduate finance courses, she taught at the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado for two years. Her passion for community banking is the focus of her research work on the topics of community bank non-interest income and community bank innovation. Maggie graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and holds a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA), a Doctorate in Accounting/Finance from Marshall University, and Certification in Treasury Management (CTP).
Jamie Beaulieu, CAE
SVP, Executive Education & CEO Programs, American Bankers' Association
"Building Tomorrow's Leaders - LIVE Podcast"
Jamie Beaulieu, CAE is ABA’s senior vice president for executive education and CEO programs. She is responsible for the strategic direction of ABA training and events within the executive education market vertical, including the Annual Convention, the Conference for Community Bankers, and the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. In addition, she works to reinforce the role of professional development within the ABA member value proposition and engagement strategy. Prior to joining the ABA in 2021, Jamie worked for several other trade associations and professional societies with a focus on membership engagement and professional development. With over 20 years of non-profit association experience, Jamie has a strong background in membership relations, community building, and program development, particularly in the areas of leadership development and career pathway development. She considers herself at the intersection of education and member value and has a passion for helping to propel industries and the people within.
Jamie is a Certified Association Executive, and in 2017, she was recognized by Association Trends Magazine with a Young & Aspiring Association Professional award. She sits on the Digital Marketing Certificate Advisory Board for the USF Muma School of Business, as well as the American Society of Association Executive’s Membership Advisory Council. Jamie has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland, and in 2020, she earned a Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from Cornell University.
"Building Tomorrow's Leaders - LIVE Podcast"
Jamie Beaulieu, CAE is ABA’s senior vice president for executive education and CEO programs. She is responsible for the strategic direction of ABA training and events within the executive education market vertical, including the Annual Convention, the Conference for Community Bankers, and the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. In addition, she works to reinforce the role of professional development within the ABA member value proposition and engagement strategy. Prior to joining the ABA in 2021, Jamie worked for several other trade associations and professional societies with a focus on membership engagement and professional development. With over 20 years of non-profit association experience, Jamie has a strong background in membership relations, community building, and program development, particularly in the areas of leadership development and career pathway development. She considers herself at the intersection of education and member value and has a passion for helping to propel industries and the people within.
Jamie is a Certified Association Executive, and in 2017, she was recognized by Association Trends Magazine with a Young & Aspiring Association Professional award. She sits on the Digital Marketing Certificate Advisory Board for the USF Muma School of Business, as well as the American Society of Association Executive’s Membership Advisory Council. Jamie has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland, and in 2020, she earned a Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from Cornell University.
Derek Hetherington
President and CEO, ICBI
"Keys to Building a Strong Credit & Lending Culture"
Derek Hetherington was named the third President and CEO of the Independent Correspondent Bankers’ Bank in January of 2020. He joined ICBB in 2014, and during his tenure, has been primarily responsible for overseeing the growth and credit risk management of the bank’s $275 million participation loan portfolio. With over 16 years of retail banking and commercial lending experience, Derek has worked in every area of the bank. His banking experience started on the teller line and throughout his career he spent time in Retail Center Management, Asset Lending, Business Banking, Commercial Lending and Executive Management.
"Keys to Building a Strong Credit & Lending Culture"
Derek Hetherington was named the third President and CEO of the Independent Correspondent Bankers’ Bank in January of 2020. He joined ICBB in 2014, and during his tenure, has been primarily responsible for overseeing the growth and credit risk management of the bank’s $275 million participation loan portfolio. With over 16 years of retail banking and commercial lending experience, Derek has worked in every area of the bank. His banking experience started on the teller line and throughout his career he spent time in Retail Center Management, Asset Lending, Business Banking, Commercial Lending and Executive Management.
Eli Barber
Chief Finance Officer, ICBB
"Pricing Loans using Market and Risk"
"Pricing Loans using Market and Risk"
Sarah Mattingly
Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
"Navigating Foreclosures and Workouts"
Sarah focuses her practice on commercial litigation and banking and finance law. She assists clients with everything from everyday issues, questions, and problems to complex challenges, such as contested litigations, complex bankruptcies, real estate, and general transactions. She regularly appears in state and federal courts to advocate for her clients.
Her experience includes general creditors’ rights (lender liability defense, actions against borrowers and guarantors, writs of execution/writs of possession, wage and non-wage garnishments, asset depositions and investigations, and fraudulent transfer investigation, prosecution, and settlement); bankruptcy (commercial and consumer Chapter 11, 7, 13, or 12); and workouts (forbearance agreements, deeds in lieu of foreclosure, loan assumption/modification, and loan sales and assignments). She also handles foreclosure/collateral actions (judicial and non-judicial foreclosures, mortgage enforcement and property protection, mortgages in possession, enforcement of assignments of leases and/or rents, consensual and court-appointed receiverships, property management issues, real estate title issues, and claims, sales and short sales, UCC Article 9 rights and dispositions, mechanic’s lien, judicial lien, and tax lien foreclosures and litigation, and OREO sales, property management, and eviction); and retail banking disputes (UCC Article 3 and 4 claims, Electronic Funds Transfer Act and Regulation E claims, Expedited Funds Availability Act and Regulation CC claims, deposit account disputes, CD, trust, and restrict accounts issues, and fraud loss claims).
"Navigating Foreclosures and Workouts"
Sarah focuses her practice on commercial litigation and banking and finance law. She assists clients with everything from everyday issues, questions, and problems to complex challenges, such as contested litigations, complex bankruptcies, real estate, and general transactions. She regularly appears in state and federal courts to advocate for her clients.
Her experience includes general creditors’ rights (lender liability defense, actions against borrowers and guarantors, writs of execution/writs of possession, wage and non-wage garnishments, asset depositions and investigations, and fraudulent transfer investigation, prosecution, and settlement); bankruptcy (commercial and consumer Chapter 11, 7, 13, or 12); and workouts (forbearance agreements, deeds in lieu of foreclosure, loan assumption/modification, and loan sales and assignments). She also handles foreclosure/collateral actions (judicial and non-judicial foreclosures, mortgage enforcement and property protection, mortgages in possession, enforcement of assignments of leases and/or rents, consensual and court-appointed receiverships, property management issues, real estate title issues, and claims, sales and short sales, UCC Article 9 rights and dispositions, mechanic’s lien, judicial lien, and tax lien foreclosures and litigation, and OREO sales, property management, and eviction); and retail banking disputes (UCC Article 3 and 4 claims, Electronic Funds Transfer Act and Regulation E claims, Expedited Funds Availability Act and Regulation CC claims, deposit account disputes, CD, trust, and restrict accounts issues, and fraud loss claims).
Cassandra Carter
Associate, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
"Navigating Foreclosures and Workouts"
Cassie focuses her practice on commercial litigation matters and banking and financial services law. Her skills particularly relate to consumer retail products, mortgage lending, enforcement, and protection, real estate title protections, collections, bankruptcy, and consumer banking compliance.
Cassie assists both local and national clients with everything from questions on internal procedures to complex litigation strategy. She has represented clients in both state and federal courts related to Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Truth in Lending Act, Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, garnishment proceedings, executions, and adversary bankruptcy proceedings. Cassie’s experience in all aspects of litigation, including pre-lawsuit investigation and compromise, case analysis, discovery, motion practice, and trial advocacy, have allowed her to successfully represent clients seeking to enforce and defend their rights.
"Navigating Foreclosures and Workouts"
Cassie focuses her practice on commercial litigation matters and banking and financial services law. Her skills particularly relate to consumer retail products, mortgage lending, enforcement, and protection, real estate title protections, collections, bankruptcy, and consumer banking compliance.
Cassie assists both local and national clients with everything from questions on internal procedures to complex litigation strategy. She has represented clients in both state and federal courts related to Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Truth in Lending Act, Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, garnishment proceedings, executions, and adversary bankruptcy proceedings. Cassie’s experience in all aspects of litigation, including pre-lawsuit investigation and compromise, case analysis, discovery, motion practice, and trial advocacy, have allowed her to successfully represent clients seeking to enforce and defend their rights.
Stephanie Oerther
Chief Credit Officer, ICBB
"Must Dues with Pre and Post Closing Reviews"
"Must Dues with Pre and Post Closing Reviews"
Beth Soard
Loan Operations Manager, ICBB
"Must Dues with Pre and Post Closing Reviews"
"Must Dues with Pre and Post Closing Reviews"
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