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An Event for Marketing, Human Resources, Retail Banking, Training, Security, Enterprise Risk Management, Operations and Technology, and Compliance Professionals

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The VBA Connect|Protect Experience will uncover new ideas, trends and developments in banking.

Rosters (Attendee & 2024 Committee)

Attendee Roster

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Committee Roster

The creation of the agenda for the VBA Connect|Protect Experience is largely guided by the following VBA committees: 

  • Operations & Technology 
  • Security & ERM
  • Compliance 
  • Retail Executives
  • Marketing 
  • Training 
  • Human Resources 

The members of these committees are a great resource for you should you have any questions or need guidance in your professional roles. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of them during or after the conference.  Committee rosters are available here.

Conference Agenda – Monday, March 11, 2024

1:00 pm                         Registration Open

2:00 – 5:00 pm           Work Smarter, Not Harder: Tips and Tools to Power Your Productivity
                                       Shameka Jennings, Events Noire | Virginia EF

If there’s anything people struggle to achieve it is better productivity. However, being more productive isn’t rocket science. The key is to work smarter, not harder. As the saying goes, “it’s not the number of hours you put into work, it is the amount of work you put in those hours.” In this session, we compiled productivity tips and tools to help you in your day-to-day work. You’ll find shortcuts to speed up routine tasks, tools to enhance your workflow, as well as ideas to stay organized, improve communication with your team, and power your productivity.

5:00 – 6:00 pm            Welcome Reception | Virginia ABCD
                                         sponsored by Works24

Conference Agenda – Tuesday, March 12, 2024

7:15 - 8:15 am           Registration & Continental Breakfast with the Exhibitors | Virginia ABCD

8:15 – 8:30 am           Welcome | Announcements | Sponsor Introductions | Virginia EF

8:30 - 9:30 am           Opening Keynote: Fintech Transformers: Rise of Primacy      
                                      Adam Thompson, StrategyCorps | Virginia EF

In the ever-transforming battle for customers/members, fintechs seek to be the new rulers of the banking universe. And the tides have turned. From 2019 to 2022, digital banks have the largest growth rates of primary relationships. Now, for the first time ever, more consumers in the Gen Y and Gen Z age groups name a digital bank as their primary institution than all of the community banks and credit unions combined! Experience live demonstrations of the banking apps that are reimagining the definition of PFI as Primary Financial Interactions, instead of Primary Financial Institution, and changing consumer attitudes and banking behaviors.

9:30 – 9:50 am           Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall | Virginia ABCD
                                       sponsored by Addison Clark 

9:50 – 10:50 am         Breakout Sessions

  • Piedmont A: Hot Topics in Employment  Law | Steve Brown, Isler Dare, PC 
  • Allegheny A: Who Took the Cookies? Digital Marketing Trends for 2024 & Beyond | Robert Ropars, Vericast
  • Allegheny C: The State of ERM Today | Alp Can, FHLB Atlanta
  • Allegheny B: Legislative and Legal Update Affecting Banking | Robert Chappell, Spotts Fain
  • Piedmont B: ​Check Fraud | Marydith Newman, US Postal Inspection Service
  • Piedmont C: ​Atomic Banking: The Talent Management Edition | Erin Black, PhD, Liberty University

10:50 – 11:10 am        Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall | Virginia ABCD

11:10 – 12:10 pm        Breakout Sessions

  • Piedmont A: HR Legal Panel, Part I | Steve Brown, Isler Dare, PC; Deb Collins, Yeng Collins Law; Christy Kiely, Seyfarth Shaw; Tevis Marshall, Ogletree Deakins
  • Piedmont C: Fraud Busters: Empowering Banking Retail Staff to Detect and Explain Fraud to Customers | Bobbi McVey-Blath, Level Up Facilitation Group
  • Allegheny A: Corporate Communications Strategy … and Engaging Employees In It! | Erin Black, PhD, Liberty University
  • Piedmont B: ​Payments Fraud – Instant Payment Shouldn’t Equal Instant Fraud | Elissa Brewer, Abrigo
  • Allegheny B: 1071 Small Business Rule | Margaret Dolinger, TCA
  • Allegheny C: Implications of Chat GPT and other Large Language Models for Banks | Larry Pruss, SRM

12:10 – 1:10 pm           Lunch | Virginia EF

1:10 – 2:10 pm             Breakout Sessions

  • Piedmont A: HR Legal Panel, Part II | | Steve Brown, Isler Dare, PC; Deb Collins, Yeng Collins Law; Christy Kiely, Seyfarth Shaw; Tevis Marshall, Ogletree Deakins
  • Allegheny A: Training’s AI Bootcamp: Where AI Doesn’t Stand for “Absolutely Intimidating” | Paul Carney, Carter Bank & Trust
  • Piedmont C: Migrating from Transactions to Conversations, Setting Your Branches and People Up for Success | Marshall Jett & Glenn Grau, PWCampbell
  • Allegheny C: Automation isn’t Automatic: How to Get Started | Josh Mabus, Mabus Agency
  • Allegheny B: Are You Ready for It? How to Manage Regulatory Change | Stephanie Lyon, Ncontracts
  • Piedmont B: ​M365/Azure Security and Real Stories of Email Compromise | Eric Delgado, Safe Systems

2:10 – 2:30 pm             Networking Break in Exhibit the Hall | Virginia ABCD

2:30 – 3:30 pm             Breakout Sessions

  • Piedmont A: Navigating Conflict | Tom Epperson, InnerWill  Leadership Institute
  • Piedmont B: ​How to Do Amazing Things with a Small Training Department | Bobbi McVey-Blath, Level Up Facilitation Group
  • Allegheny B: CRA Modernization Final Rule and Update | Elizabeth Madlem, Compliance Alliance
  • Allegheny C: What is Data Governance and How to Implement It? | James Krynicky, FHLBAtlanta
  • Allegheny A: Elder Financial Exploitation: The Hidden Crime | Terri Luttrell, Abrigo
  • Piedmont C: Unlock Immediate Banking Wins with AI | Paul Carney, Carter Bank & Trust

3:30 – 3:50 pm             Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall | Virginia ABCD

3:50 – 4:30 pm             Industry Update | Virginia EF Bruce Whitehurst, Virginia Bankers Association

4:30 - 5:15 pm              Vendor Speed Dating | Virginia EF

5:15 - 6:30 pm             Networking Reception | Virginia ABCD
                                         sponsored by Vericast  

Conference Agenda – Wednesday, March 13, 2024

7:00 – 8:00 am          Continental Breakfast with the Exhibitors | Virginia ABCD

8:00 – 8:10 am          Welcome | Announcements | Virginia EF

8:10 - 9:10 am          Evolving Cyber Threats: What’s Next? Stephanie Lyon, Ncontracts | Virginia EF

What would one cyber breach do to your financial institution? How would your team respond? This session will explain the responsibilities of the team when it comes to cybers security and disaster recovery resiliency. During this session, attendees will learn:

  • The risk posed by third-party vendors and why they must be managed effectively
  • The FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool
  • Risk management as prevention
  • Best practices for vendor due diligence rules and contract management
  • How to work with your regulatory agency both during and between your exam cycles

The operational, financial, and reputation risk costs of a cyber breach are staggering, and agencies are emphasizing accountability on board and management levels. This session is essential for your financial institution’s team to gain the knowledge they need to effectively manage cybersecurity risk.

9:10 - 9:25 am         Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall | Virginia ABCD

9:25 – 10:25 am       Breakout Sessions

Please Note: The roundtable sessions are for bankers only. 

  • Piedmont B: ​HR Roundtable
  • Allegheny A: Training Roundtable
  • Piedmont A: Retail Roundtable
  • Allegheny C: Marketing Roundtable
  • Allegheny B: Operations Roundtable
  • Piedmont C: Security Roundtable 
  • Virginia EF: 
    • ​ERM Roundtable
    • Compliance Roundtable
    • Tech Roundtable

10:25 – 10:45 am          Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall | Virginia ABCD

10:45 - 11:00 am          Sponsor Prize Drawings | Virginia EF

11:00 – 12:00 pm          Closing Keynote: The Anatomy of a Good Idea | Virginia EF
                                          Ace Callwood, Envoy

In “The Anatomy of a (Good) Idea” Ace debunks the widely held idea that brilliance is born of epiphany or a knock to the head a la Doc Brown in Back To The Future. The process of coming up with a quality idea is characterized by discipline and adherence to a handful of core principles. Beyond the idea, the work of ensuring we’re solving the right problem is paramount for optimal outcomes.

12:00 pm                      Conference Adjourns

Breakout Session Descriptions

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 9:50 – 10:50 am

HR Legal Hot Topics, Steve Brown, Isler Dare, PC
This session will focus on how to evaluate credibility when interviewing witnesses in a workplace investigation and how to write the investigation report. (Audience: HR)

Who Took the Cookies? Digital Marketing Trends for 2024 & Beyond, Robert Ropars, Vericast
This session will cover key changes in digital marketing for the finserv vertical including: Privacy Protection, the end of cookies and new digital channels to consider.

The State of ERM Today, Alp Can, FHLBAtlanta
This session will provide an overview of emerging trends in Enterprise Risk management and the overall risk management field for Banks. Also shared will be insights on lessons learned from the events that occurred in March 2023.

Legislative and Legal Update Affecting Banking, Robert Chappell, Spotts Fain
This program will cover recent developments in the law that are of interest or concern to the banking community. It will review select legislative and regulatory developments over the past year impacting financial institutions. It will also highlight recent key court cases and decisions relevant to banks. Key takeaways will include steps bankers need to take to comply with changes in the law and areas of focus for the coming year.

Check Fraud, Marydith Newman, US Postal Inspection Service
This session is a basic overview of the of the Postal Inspection Service and investigative responsibilities; focusing mostly on the evolution of mail theft, check fraud and new security features being implemented by the Postal Service to ensure the security of the U.S. Mail.  Also covered will be the role of the Inspection Service in check theft investigations, how to report check fraud/bank fraud and financial crimes to the Inspection Service.

Atomic Banking: The Talent Management Edition, Erin Black, PhD, Liberty University
Want to retain, develop, and engage employees in a meaningful way? Check out this session for researched-based tactics on how to make it happen! 

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 11:10 am – 12:10 PM

HR Legal Panel, Part I, Steve Brown, Isler Dare, PC; Deb Collins, Yeng Collins Law; Christy Kiely, Seyfarth Shaws; Tevis Marshall, Ogletree Deakins
A two-part session, the panelists will share and discuss scenarios and potential legal implications addressing some of the hottest topics facing HR professionals today. (Audience: HR) *Note: The discussion around a scenario may start during this block and continue in part II after lunch.

Fraud Busters: Empowering Banking Retail Staff to Detect and Explain Fraud to Customers,  Bobbi McVey-Blath, Level Up Facilitation Group
Join Bobbi McVey-Blath as she unpacks the common types of fraud and how bankers can best educate customers on preventing fraud, how to communicate when fraud hits and how to work effectively across the bank to resolve fraud incidents and support customers through the process.

Corporate Communications Strategy … and Engaging Employees In It! Erin Black, PhD, Liberty University
As seasoned professionals, you know WHAT a corporate communication strategy entails, but let’s shift our perspective to HOW we can build it to engage employees and achieve success. 

Payments Fraud – Instant Payment Shouldn’t Equal Instant Fraud, Elissa Brewer, Abrigo
Payments, faster payments, instant payments. All the convenience is great for customers but is also a hunting ground for fraudsters. Institutions are seeing several fraud schemes related to payments and are taking losses. Join us for a discussion on popular types of payments, fraud trends, and fraud mitigation techniques to help your institution fight fraud.

1071 Small Business Rule, Margaret Dolinger, TCA
The 1071 Small Business Rule presentation will provide an overview of the rule. Even though there are lawsuits currently filed against the rule, all the regulatory agencies state “this is just a delay of the rule”. The presentation will include information of who is impacted, data that is to be collected and reported, the requirement of written procedures and monitoring of the small business loan data. TCA will provide best practices now that can help implement the rule for the future.

Implications of Chat GPT and other Large Language Models for Banks, Larry Pruss, SRM
This talk is focused on the implications of advanced large language models (LLMs) for banks and credit unions. Topics covered include the history of AI, what LLMs are and why they matter, emerging use cases for FIs, risks, and the future of work.
Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the transformative potential of LLMs and their applications in the banking and credit union industry.
  • Recognize the risks and challenges associated with implementing LLMs, including biases, data security concerns, and compliance risks.
  • Gain an understanding of how LLMs can enhance various areas of financial institutions, from fraud detection to content management.
  • Explore the potential impact of LLMs on the workforce and the need for new skills and expertise.
  • Learn about the importance of establishing robust AI policies to govern the use of LLMs and protect sensitive data within financial institutions.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 1:10 – 2:10 PM

HR Legal Panel, Part II,  Steve Brown, Isler Dare, PC; Deb Collins, Yeng Collins Law; Christy Kiely, Seyfarth Shaw; Tevis Marshall, Ogletree Deakins
A two-part session, the panelists will share and discuss scenarios and potential legal implications addressing some of the hottest topics facing HR professionals today.
*Note: The discussion around a scenario may have started in part I before lunch and pick-up in this session.

Training’s AI Bootcamp: Where AI Doesn’t Stand for “Absolutely Intimidating”, Paul Carney, Carter Bank & Trust
Ever wondered if robots could make better HR trainers? Find out in this “Amazingly Informative’” session. Discover how AI can take your training sessions from ‘meh’ to ‘wow’ with a few clicks, laughs, and ah-ha moments. Understand how to turn your training function into an “Advancement Incubator” that provides stronger employee development. Learn to speak confidently about how AI helps your team to be “Always Innovating” your HR practices with creative solutions and strategies.

Migrating from Transactions to Conversations, Setting Your Branches and People Up for Success, Marshall Jett & Glenn Grau, PWCampbell
For as long as we can remember, the bank branch was a place where routine transactions were taken care of, job functions were specialized, and limited conversations took place quickly to move people along – all behind a barrier called a teller line or closed in office. Now, this new generation of customers want one-on-one conversations, education, and advice; experts who can help them through life’s important moments, like buying a house, setting up a retirement account or paying for college. They want open spaces, natural light, and environments that feel like home, along with the ability to perform self-service functions at the touch of a button. Good service is no longer defined by “how quickly you can get me out of here” but is now defined by “how good can you educate me”. From designing the look, feel, and functionality of a branch based on customer needs, to streamlining branch operations to free up time; to training your employees to have conversations about life’s important moments and transitioning to the universal staffing model; this session covers both sides of the spectrum and your two most important assets – people and branches.

Automation isn’t Automatic: How to Get Started, Josh Mabus, Mabus Agency
Automation can fuel two of the most impactful areas of marketing: onboarding and nurturing (cross-selling). Find out how these two factors fit into a comprehensive marketing scheme. Josh will take you through tips for success and point out pitfalls to avoid as you stand up emailing and beyond for your bank.

Are You Ready for It? How to Manage Regulatory Change, Stephanie Lyon, Ncontracts
If there’s one constant in compliance, it’s regulatory change. And 2024 has a lot of final and proposed rules in store. This presentation will look at the regulatory road ahead while showing you how to create a change management playbook that interplays with your enterprise risk management program. Don’t reinvent the wheel every time a new change is handed down. Learn how to prepare for the regulatory change ahead.

M365/Azure Security and Real Stories of Email Compromise, Eric Delgado, Safe Systems
Discover how to optimize Azure AD and M365 settings, controls, and Conditional Access Policies (CAPs) to get ahead of threats and effectively prevent email compromise. Also, learn how institutions that experienced real compromises discovered the attacks, what caused them, and how they resolved them.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM

Navigating Conflict, Tom Epperson, InnerWill  Leadership Institute
Dr. Tom Epperson will lead an engaging session on navigating and supporting conflict resolution among employees. Participants will have the chance to explore the positive aspects of constructive conflict, gaining insights into how to express disagreements, pose challenges, and ask questions effectively. We’ll focus on fostering an environment of growth, encouraging innovation, and strengthening team dynamics through open communication and understanding. Join in to discover practical approaches to navigating conflicts for the benefit of your team.

How to Do Amazing Things with a Small Training Department, Bobbi McVey-Blath, Level Up Facilitation Group
Join us for a dynamic session on applying the SUCCESS model to elevate training in small banking departments. Discover practical steps to set clear goals, leverage technology effectively, foster collaboration, enhance communication, embrace flexibility, and streamline training processes. We’ll share insights and real-world strategies to help your team create impactful training with limited resources. Walk away with a toolkit for success, ready to optimize your approach, stay learning-focused, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your small training department and drive excellence in banking education.

CRA Modernization Final Rule and Update, Elizabeth Madlem, Compliance Alliance
With the recent passing of the CRA Final Rule and an estimated effective date of April 1, 2024, just around the corner, what better time to delve into the rule and its expectations. The final can be challenging with its near-1,500 pages of definitions, tests, changes, and transitions. This session will identify and focus on some of the key considerations for your bank’s strategic preparation and implementation of the new rules. We will review areas such as the size and thresholds which apply to your bank, how CRA evaluations will be calculated, the new “assessment area” rules, and much more.

What is Data Governance and How to Implement It? James Krynicky, FHLBAtlanta
Join us for the enlightening seminar “What is Data Governance and How to Implement It?” to unlock the secrets of effectively managing your organization’s data. Discover the essentials of data governance, a critical process that ensures data is managed securely, ethically, and efficiently across your enterprise. James will guide you through the foundational elements of a robust data governance framework, including stewardship, quality control, policy management, and compliance. Learn practical, actionable strategies for initiating and sustaining a successful data governance program, from securing executive buy-in to leveraging cutting-edge technologies for data management. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your organization’s data
practices, ensuring they’re fit for the challenges of today’s data-driven world!

Elder Financial Exploitation: The Hidden Crime, Terri Luttrell, Abrigo
Financial exploitation continues to be an effective form of abuse of seniors and adults with disabilities, and the number of reported cases has grown significantly since the pandemic. This session will discuss the red flags and give you the tools to identify elder financial abuse in your community and help protect your customers and loved ones.
Takeaways:

  • Gain the knowledge needed to train front-line staff on red flags.
  • Feel confident in your ability to file a SAR for elder financial exploitation correctly.
  • Know who to call in your state to report elder abuse.

Unlock Immediate Banking Wins with AI, Paul Carney, Carter Bank & Trust
Banking leaders are in a very unique position. While you need to leverage generative AI (GenAI) to enhance your skills and abilities as you tackle business challenges, you can also be the catalyst for widespread GenAI literacy in your workplace. To unlock the power of GenAI, you need to understand and learn about it yourself before you can guide employees through the learning process to use GenAI for increased productivity, efficiency, and innovation. In his latest speech, Unlock Immediate Banking Wins: Practical AI Techniques for Enhanced Productivity, Paul Carney inspires and ignites the GenAI passion in bankers. He has given this speech to hundreds of business professionals, is your group next?

Session Materials

Session materials will be shared as they become available from the speaker (please note – some materials may not be shared until after the session.)

All session materials are password protected.  The password is ConnectProtect2024.

Monday, March 11, 2024

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Tips & Tools to Power Your Productivity Shameka Jennings, Events Noire
Shameka's Magic Touch - Productivity Insights from VBA

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Fintech Transformers: Rise of Primacy Adam Thompson, StrategyCorps 

9:50 – 10:50 am         Breakout Sessions

11:10 – 12:10 pm        Breakout Sessions

1:10 – 2:10 pm             Breakout Sessions

2:30 – 3:30 pm             Breakout Sessions

Industry Update Bruce Whitehurst, Virginia Bankers Association

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Evolving Cyber Threats - What's Next? Stephanie Lyon, Ncontracts

The Anatomy of a Good Idea | Ace Callwood, Envoy

Meet the 2024 Speakers!

Erin Black, PhD, Liberty University
For two decades, Erin Black has served as a hub of digital strategy and innovation, both within her organization and the organizations in which she volunteered. She has extensive experience in digital marketing, content management, customer-focused strategic planning, and internal and external crisis communication. In 2018, after serving as a Senior Vice President in bank marketing for nearly 10 years, Erin shifted her corporate career to commit to full-time University-level instruction. The opportunity to reinvent common practices motivated Erin into a world of curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and digital instruction. Erin uses research to solve the challenges and problems she encountered in the corporate world to deliver fresh insight and a real-world approach to the challenges that most organizations face today. Erin earned her BA in Creative Writing from Christopher Newport University, her Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Longwood University, her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2015, and completed her PhD in Communication from Liberty University in 2021. Erin has also served as the Lead Marketing Faculty for Virginia Bankers Association’s Bank School since 2019 and will continue that role in 2024-2025. In addition to many other civic engagements, Erin served on the Virginia Banker’s Association Marketing Board for nearly a decade and was named Chair in 2016. Erin is also a published author, specifically on topics concerning corporate, customer and employee impact during crisis.

Elissa Brewer, Abrigo
Elissa Brewer is a Senior Risk Management Consultant with the Abrigo Advisory Services Group. She has over 20 years’ experience working in the financial institution & software industry. She has worked directly with financial institutions and FinTech’s to incorporate manual and automated solutions into their BSA, AML/CFT, and Fraud programs. Prior to her transition in the software industry, Elissa worked for multiple financial institutions and built their BSA/AML/OFAC, Fraud, and Risk Management Programs from the ground up. Elissa is an accomplished trainer, speaker, and content developer for BSA/AML/CFT, Fraud, Risk, and Information Security topics. She has experience in Prepaid Cards and Payments (program management, AML monitoring, system setup, bank-vendor relations), Cannabis Banking, Vendor Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Deposit Compliance, and Retail Banking. Elissa earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Ethics. She is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). She is a member of the National Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) and the Kansas City ACAMS Chapter.

Steve Brown, Isler Dare, PC
Steve understands the business operations of the private and public employers he represents and he provides creative strategies to manage labor, employment and business issues. He has over thirty-three years of experience in defending employers in a variety of industries in cases under various federal and state labor and employment laws before administrative agencies, state and federal courts, and before arbitration panels all over the United States. He also provides daily legal and strategic advice related to all labor and employment issues, including, but not limited to, hiring, employment agreements, wage and hour, progressive discipline, performance evaluations, investigations, leave issues under the FMLA and ADA, workplace safety issues, termination of employment, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, trade secrets, noncompetition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality covenants, severance and release agreements, employment and business related tort claims, workplace violence issues, labor and employment law audits, and labor and employment due diligence.

Ace Callwood, Envoy
Combining his role as the firm’s lead mediator with his background in tech entrepreneurship, Ace is constantly working at the intersection of digital and human to collaboratively create solutions for some of the world’s intractable issues. In Envoy’s executive programs he teaches leadership skills in trust-building, conflict navigation, and drawing from diverse perspectives to innovate and disrupt markets. An instinctive bridge-builder, Ace deploys advanced, transparent techniques to ensure parties truly hear each other and stretch their creative minds to find paths forward.

Alp Can, FHLB Atlanta
Alp Can directs FHLBank Atlanta’s Enterprise Risk Management and Credit and Collateral Services. Can joined the Bank in 2005 as an Asset Liability Analyst and earned promotions to Senior Financial Risk Analyst in 2007 and to Vice President and Manager of Financial Risk Modeling in May 2011. Can was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer in June 2017, and Executive Vice President in January 2020. He earned a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Istanbul, and a Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in mathematical risk management from Georgia State University.

Paul Carney, Carter Bank & Trust
Paul Carney has covered it all. As a guiding force behind Carter Bank & Trust, Paul performs today as their Chief Human Resources Officer. With over 30 years of experience across business, IT, and HR, Paul seamlessly blends his roles and proudly identifies as a businessperson who manages HR by being a trusted advisor to his business partners. And Paul isn’t just all talk; he’s penned his wisdom into his insightful book, “Move Your Æ(ash): Know, Grow, and Show Your Career Value”. Lauded for its innovative way to calculate a person’s career value, the book launched in 2018 and quickly found its place on the desks of many ambitious professionals. His extensive writing and speaking serves as a testament to his dedication to career growth and personal development. Paul’s expertise is not limited to HR alone; he has earned respected accreditations from the Blockchain Council as an AI Expert™ and Certified Prompt Engineer™. Away from the hustle and bustle of his professional life, Paul shares an active life with his best friend and wife, Lisa, in Oak Ridge, NC. Together, they relish the simple joys – quality time with their two adult children, the natural beauty of the beach, and their shared love for wine. And this isn’t just any ordinary love for wine; Paul and Lisa turned their passion into achievement when they received the prestigious “Level 2 Award in Wine”, making every sip an educated experience of aromas and flavors.

Robert Chappell, Spotts Fain
Robert Chappell’s practice focuses on commercial bankruptcy, bankruptcy litigation, creditors’ rights insolvency, and business. He represents lenders in all facets of commercial credit transactions from origination to work-out and recovery. Recently, he has represented asset purchasers in complex bankruptcies, represented debtors in Chapter 11 cases selling real properties, helped restructure the finances of a continuing-care-retirement-community and assisted in the resolution of major credit issues involving real estate developments, condominium developments, title litigation, hotels, and golf courses. He also provides counsel to local businesses, with a focus on community banks.

Deb Collins, Yeng Collins Law
Deb Collins began her legal career as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney with the Norfolk Commonwealth Attorney’s Office for a number of years before joining a boutique employment law firm, as an associate then as a partner. Her current practice focuses on employment law and business disputes. Deb represents both employees and employers across the entire spectrum of employment issues, including providing day-to-day advice, negotiating contract issues, drafting policies and handbooks, conducting internal investigations, and representing clients in grievances, mediations, arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and litigation. She also assists corporate clients with business formation and has represented corporations and professionals in pursuing and defending claims in various business disputes. Deb is a first generation American whose family, through many years of hard work, lived the American dream of entrepreneurship. Her background and experience leave her uniquely positioned to understand both the injustices an employee can suffer and the struggles specific to the business owner. This perspective provides her with the tools to efficiently resolve problems and effectively craft solutions to each individual legal situation.

Eric Delgado, Safe Systems
Eric Delgado handles research and development into the Azure platform with a focus on security, identity, and compliance technologies at Safe Systems. His vision for a clearly defined, unified, and secure approach to the adoption of Azure technologies guides Safe Systems and customers to safe and productive utilization of the platform. With continued efforts into R&D, Eric works with every team from the top down to enact this vision. Eric hosts webinars, writes blog posts and white papers, and speaks at conferences to spread awareness of Azure technologies, services, and concepts. He does this with a unique perspective geared toward the SMB Finance Industry built on years of experience working with Safe Systems and their customers. Eric has worked with Safe Systems since 2016, helping customers resolve network and cloud related issues and identity compromises before moving into R&D. Eric holds a B.S. from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is Microsoft 365 Certified as both an Enterprise Administrator Expert and Security Administrator Associate.

Margaret Dolinger, TCA
A veteran Virginia banker with her CRCM (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager) whose compliance focus centers on the loan side and the many components of CRA and Fair Lending, Margaret Dolinger’s ability to analyze credit data, operational processes, branch performance and support fraud investigation research positions her strategically well in the TCA compliance support spectrum. Assigned to TCA’s East Coast region and operates from Charlottesville, VA, Margaret Dolinger primarily assists TCA client banks in the Mid‐Atlantic states, although her extensive banking credentials have led to nationwide assignments. Subject matter expert in Fair Lending laws, Community Reinvestment Act and working on 1071 Small Business Data Collection, Ms. Dolinger enjoys assisting banks in seeking opportunities in outreach efforts to fulfill community credit needs. Outside of work, Ms. Dolinger enjoys any outdoor activities, especially with her four grandchildren. Other interests include cooking and crafting. Finally, Ms. Dolinger is a Star Wars and Marvel geek.

Tom Epperson, InnerWill
Dr. Thomas Epperson is the President of InnerWill Leadership Institute and has over twenty years of experience as a leadership coach, facilitator, and speaker. He regularly works with organizations, family businesses, and the families behind them to help transform their leadership. Tom is a certified business coach and has a Doctorate in Leadership from The George Washington University. Tom is currently an adjunct instructor in Virginia Commonwealth University’s Executive MBA Program.

Glenn Grau, PWCampbell
As Senior Vice President of Sales and a member of PWCampbell’s Planning Committee, Glenn is charged with leading the business development team for the company and assisting clients through the re-imagination of their retail branch network. He also helps guide them through the construction process, from program and design development into post construction, ensuring quality and client satisfaction every step of the way.
A veteran banker himself, Glenn spent over 10 years in key management roles for Dollar Bank where he was responsible for twelve branch locations, managed 100 employees and oversaw assets of $2 billion. This experience, combined with his extensive knowledge in the design-build arena, makes him an authority on branching. Working with hundreds of banks and credit unions to optimize their retail branch network and operations space over the past two decades has enabled him to speak to the latest branching trends, methods to revitalize branch networks for peak performance and profitability, and optimum space planning for operational efficiency and future growth. Glenn has a distinctive knack for blending his diverse understanding of banking, construction, and marketing to provide effective solutions for clients of every size. Glenn holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Finance, Management and Accounting, as well as a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and is licensed in commercial real estate. He is frequently asked to share his knowledge via speaking engagements with financial leagues and associations throughout the mid-Atlantic Region.

Shameka Jennings, EventsNoire
Shameka Jennings is an award-winning certified meeting professional, speaker, and thought leader with over 8 years of industry experience. Shameka is passionate about people, leadership, and successful businesses. She has a knack for making meaningful connections through events and an insatiable appetite for helping others maximize their potential. She is especially inspired to help people take their events, organizations, and careers to unprecedented levels. Shameka is the Principal and Chief Events Officer of EventsNoire, where she drives revenue growth, sponsorships, and member engagement through the creation of relevant and on-brand event experiences, in-person and virtually, for non-profit organizations, associations, and corporations.

Marshall Jett, PWCampbell
Marshall is a highly skilled and results-driven sales representative with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service while driving business growth. He has a deep understanding of design principles and construction processes and excels at translating client needs into innovative and practical design solutions. As a veteran banker, Marshall also has a first-hand understanding of the inner working and operations of the financial industry which supports his ability to tailor viable solutions in retail branch expansion, branch reimagination, space optimization and customer experience enhancement through the integration of technology and positive brand perception. Working directly in the field, Marshall has had the opportunity to work with hundreds of financial institutions making him an invaluable resource on up-to-date industry trends and emerging technologies. Marshall has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia as well as a Master’s of Business Administration degree from Longwood University.

Christy Kiely, Seyfarth Shaw
Building a workforce for the future requires data-driven insights to spot trends, identify and mitigate risks, and create programs that attract and retain the best talent. Increasingly aggressive legal and regulatory developments are placing new demands on employer practices, policies, compliance, and reporting requirements. Clients routinely turn to Christy for guidance on legal matters related to data analytics, including OFCCP audit defense, pay equity analysis, adverse impact analysis, affirmative action compliance, DE&I analysis, and reduction in force analysis. She understands the realities of a busy workplace and is adept at implementing comprehensive compliance schemes for clients. She has substantial experience conducting sophisticated, proactive equal pay analyses, as well as targeted analyses to respond to compensation claims. Christy represents employers in connection with discrimination, harassment, denial-of-benefits, defamation, wrongful discharge, and other claims in front of the EEOC and state and federal courts, and also has significant experience with #MeToo investigations, including sensitive, high-level scenarios. Christy has a deep commitment to pro bono work, and is actively involved in several regional programs that provide critical legal support to low-income populations.

James Krynicky, FHLBAtlanta
James Krynicky is the Manager of Data Operations and Governance for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. James looks after the governance of data, operations and processes for the bank. He has over 25 years of finance and IT experience. Receiving degrees in both International Economics & Finance and in Philosophy from the Catholic University of America, James received the prestigious Wall Street Journal Student Acheivement Award given to the top student in the business school. In his IT career, James is a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) and a principal Azure architect. In his role as the manager of data operations and governance, James focuses on teaching those interested about data privacy, data governance and risks associated with data. James also has expertise in risk analysis associated with AI technologies.

Terri Luttrell, Abrigo
Terri Luttrell is CAMS-Audit certified and has over 25 years in the banking industry, working both in medium and large community banks in the areas of compliance/fraud, commercial lending, and deposit operations. As an AML consultant, she has helped institutions develop BSA/OFAC programs to ensure all regulatory requirements are met and managed a team of AML investigators for a large/cross-border institution, among other roles. Terri is currently Compliance & Engagement Director with Abrigo (formerly Banker’s Toolbox).

Stephanie Lyon, Ncontracts
Ms. Lyon is a dynamic force in risk and compliance management, leading Ncontracts’ team of attorneys and compliance, risk, and audit professionals in developing products, including model content. Named one of the Most Powerful Women in Fintech by PROGRESS in Lending, Ms. Lyon is known for her thought-provoking webinars, podcasts, and articles for financial institutions covering everything from regulatory compliance and risk management to third-party risk management. She has advised hundreds of financial institutions on compliance-related topics and is also a faculty member for Compliance, Risk and Bank Secrecy schools and seminars around the country.

Josh Mabus, Mabus Agency
Josh Mabus owns the Mabus Agency — a 34 person bank marketing firm. Josh is a 20+ year veteran marketer. His expertise in bank marketing has transformed how financial institutions approach retail and commercial clients. No matter the asset size, institutions small and large have improved their success from Josh’s work — whether it is active work as a client or through keynotes and breakout sessions. Strategy, traditional and digital advertising, design, leadership, innovation, video, web, podcasting and more are tools of his trade. Josh Mabus formed the Mabus Agency in 2008 with a simple mission statement: to help people and raise the creative bar. Josh has used his varied experiences to bring a holistic approach to raising the creative bar in the financial industry. Journalist, writer, designer, actor, director, videographer, builder, maker, doer — he uses strategy to focus all facets of marketing into winning results for clients. As cohost of Marketing Money Podcast, he freely shares his expertise as he looks under the hood of financial marketing — usually with more than a few pop culture and sports references plus a healthy dose of humor. From building a complete brand overhaul for a bank to creating a new deposit campaign, Josh knows whatever you’re making, be sure you make a difference.

Elizabeth Madlem, Compliance Alliance
Elizabeth is the Vice President of Compliance Operations and Deputy General Counsel at Compliance Alliance. In the past, she served as both the Operations Compliance Manager and Enterprise Risk Manager for Washington Federal Bank, a $16 billion dollar organization headquartered in Seattle, WA. She has industry expertise and real-world solutions surrounding bank-enterprise initiatives and knowledge of contract law and bank regulatory compliance. An attorney since 2010, Elizabeth was a Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Epsilon Sigma graduate of Saint Michael’s College in Burlington, VT, and a Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law in Indiana. As the Vice President of Compliance Operations, Elizabeth oversees C/A’s Products and Services and plays an important part in all operational areas of C/A.

Tevis Marshall, Ogletree Deakins
Tevis Marshall is a founding member of the firm’s Richmond office and focuses his practice on all aspects of traditional employment law. He regularly counsels employers on a broad range of workplace issues, including regulatory compliance, personnel policies, hiring, disciplining, terminating, reasonable accommodations, FMLA leave and workplace investigations. He has also assisted clients in managing onsite investigations from the EEOC and the U.S. Department of Labor. In addition to advising employers on workplace issues, Tevis has litigated cases on a wide range of topics, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), overtime and wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), non-compete agreements, wrongful termination and other general employment matters. Tevis is also committed to public service. Since 2009, he has served as the President of the Board of Directors for Human Resources, Inc., a non-profit organization that offers a wide range of substance abuse treatment services for individuals suffering from opioid addiction. 

Bobbi McVey-Blath, Level Up Facilitation Group
Bobbi McVey-Blath has over 26 years of experience in the banking industry, with a focus on learning and development. She has trained numerous professionals, including corporate trainers, subject-matter experts, HR professionals, and Sr. Executives. Drawing on her experience and expertise, she founded her own company, which offers a range of services to help banks enhance their training programs. These services include developing customized, bank-specific content, certifying training managers, and providing practical, timeless, and universally applicable facilitation skills training. Through her work, Bobbi is dedicated to helping banks invest in their employees and build a strong, skilled workforce that can drive success and growth.

Marydith Newman, U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Postal Inspector Marydith Newman began her law enforcement career in 2000 after graduating from the George Washington University with a degree in Environmental Studies. She began working for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General as a Special Agent in the Clearwater, FL field office where she was responsible for investigating Medicare and Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse. In 2003, Inspector Newman was appointed the position of Postal Inspector with the United States Postal Inspection Service in Washington DC. As an Inspector in the Northern Virginia – Merrifield Domicile, she worked mail fraud investigations. In 2007, Inspector Newman transferred to the Richmond, VA Domicile where she worked mail fraud and violent crimes investigations. During her time working mail fraud, she successfully investigated three large scale, security fraud investigations totaling over $1 Billion in losses to consumers with jail sentences ranging from 60-100 years in prison. In 2014, Inspector Newman was promoted to the position of Team Leader for the Postal Inspection Service’s Richmond and Norfolk Domiciles where she oversees a team of Inspection Service personnel whose mission it is to investigate mail theft; financial crimes and identity theft through the U.S. Mail; mail fraud, narcotics – prohibited mailings, violent crime and to ensure security of all postal facilities and employees within Southern Virginia. In her current position Inspector Newman also manages the Newport News Financial Crimes Task Force, a multi-jurisdictional task force comprised of local, state, and federal partners, as well as regulatory agencies and financial institutions. Inspector Newman also serves as a violent crimes subject matter expert for the Postal Inspection Service.

Larry Pruss, SRM
Larry Pruss is the Managing Director of Digital Assets and Emerging Technologies Advisory Services at SRM (Strategic Resource Management), an independent, full-service advisory firm specializing in identifying cost savings and new revenue potential in contractual relationships. A recognized thought leader, frequent industry media contributor, and expert in the finance and fintech industries, Pruss’ role at SRM is as a thought leader and strategist on faster payments, digital assets, tokenization, digital ledgers, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Mr. Pruss also hosts SRM’s popular Tech Talk series where he leads industry discussions at the intersection of traditional financial services and emerging technology.

Robert Ropars, Vericast
Robert Ropars is a Senior Account Executive, Digital at Vericast and brings over 23 years of experience in strategic client support, digital strategy, and sales enablement for multiple industries/verticals with the last 14 years focused exclusively on financial institutions. Within the financial services industry he’s worked with numerous lines of business including retail/consumer, commercial/SMB, mortgage, and CRA/LMI/MM. He holds in-depth experience in digital advertising strategy, digital strategies in general, tech trends and translating technical concepts into plain English. He has spent the last six years focused on sharing Vericast digital advertising solutions with clients looking to leverage data insights to foster growth and forge deeper business-to-people connections.

Adam Thompson, StrategyCorps
Adam Thompson, Director of Sales, is a self-proclaimed checking account nerd driven to take data analytics and market research to guide clients to the right product strategy to deepen relationships in their marketplace. His strategies drive increases in brand loyalty, non-interest income, and deposits. Adam has been with StrategyCorps for 10 years, guiding over 80 financial institutions through retail checking improvements. Prior to joining StrategyCorps, Adam worked with the online sports news service Rivals.com, gaining a deep understanding of subscription strategies that drive engagement. Adam graduated from Lipscomb University with a BS in Organizational Communications and has spoken at countless state and national banking conferences like the ABA Marketing Conference. When not building the next great checking account you’ll find Adam on the golf course, basketball court, or dragging his family to the closest museum, battlefield, or other historical site.

Bruce Whitehurst, Virginia Bankers Association
Following a 10-year career in retail and commercial banking, Bruce joined the Virginia Bankers Association in 1993, its 100th anniversary year. He has served as president and chief executive officer of the association since 2007 and was previously executive vice president. While at the VBA, Bruce has worked with member banks in a variety of areas, to include government relations, education and training, financial literacy, and partnering with banks in a number of innovative ways to help them enter new lines of business. He also speaks about and on behalf of the industry on a regular basis. As a banking industry advocate, Bruce is active at the national level. He served on the American Bankers Association’s Regulatory Reform Task Force during the 2008-2009 financial crisis and served as an ABA Board member and chairman of the Alliance of State Bankers Associations in 2012-2013. He has also served on several other committees and councils at the national level. Committed to serving his community, Bruce is a director of and has chaired United Methodist Family Services in Richmond, VA and the Virginia Council on Economic Education. Bruce received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of William & Mary, his MBA from the University of Richmond and is a graduate of the Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management.

Credits

CPE CREDITS

CPE Credit Form

Once completed, scan a signed copy of the CPE form to Gail Queen (gail@vabankers.org)

SHRM

The 2024 VBA Connect|Protect Experience is approved for up to 10.5 PDC (certain sessions only).  To submit your PDC to SHRM, download the SHRM PDC Form.

ABA professional CREDITS

The following Connect|Protect sessions carry ABA Professional Credits.

  • Tuesday, March 12, 2024
    • Opening General Session/Fintech Transformers: Rise of Primacy – CFMP
    • 9:50-10:50 AM
      • Who Took the Cookies? Digital Marketing Trends for 2024 & Beyond – CFMP
      • The State of ERM Today – CERP, CRCM
      • Legislative and Legal Update Affecting Banking – CRCM, CERP
      • Check Fraud – CRCM, CERP, CAFP
    • 11:10-12:10 PM
      • Fraud Busters: Empowering Banking Retail Staff to Detect and Explain Fraud to Customers – CAFP, CRCM, CERP
      • Corporate Communications Strategy…and Engaging Employees in It! – CFMP
      • Payments Fraud – Instant Payment Shouldn’t Equal Instant Fraud – CRCM, CERP, CAFP
      • 1071 Small Business Rule – CRCM
      • Implications of Chat GPT and other Large Language Models for Banks – CRCM, CERP, CAFP
    • 1:10-2:20 PM
      • Migrating from Transactions to Conversations, Setting Your Branches and People Up for Success – CFMP
      • Automation Isn’t Automatic: How to Get Started – CFMP
      • Are You Ready for It? How to Manage Regulatory Change – CRCM, CERP
      • M365/Azure Security and Real Stories of Email Compromise – CRCM, CERP, CAFP
    • 2:30-3:30 PM
      • CRA Modernization Final Rule and Update – CRCM, CFMP
      • What is Data Governance and How to Implement it? – CRCM, CERP
      • Elder Financial Exploitation: The Hidden Crime – CRCM, CAFP, CTFA
  • Wednesday, March 13, 2024
    • General Session/Evolving Cyber Threats: What’s Next? – CRCM, CERP, CAFP

ABA Approval Statement

American Bankers Association (ABA) Professional Certifications has approved 2024 VBA Connect | Protect Experience for:

6 CFMP, CAFP, CERP, CRCM, 1.25 CTFA credits. APPROVED NON-ABA CE search for training will appear as: Virginia Bankers Association | 2024 VBA Connect | Protect Experience

*Approved program may take up to 7 days after approval to appear in CE Search

Attendee Instructions to self report for CE credit:

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  2. Hover over ADD CE CREDIT select APPROVED NON-ABA CE
  3. Enter key word(s) from program title or sponsor name and Select program from search results
  4. Click Request and when page refreshes click Mark Complete
  5. Email certifications@aba.com and request that they edit the credit total on their transcripts to reflect the sessions you attended

ABA Professional Certifications is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of performance and ethics within the financial services industry. This statement is not an indorsement of this program or its sponsor.

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Addison Clark
Andrew Rountree, Managing Partner
andrew@addisonclarkonline.com | (804) 864-9190
addisonclarkonline.com

As a full-service marketing agency, you won’t find one-size-fits-all solutions here. By taking the time to understand your business, they can tailor their marketing services to your specific needs. Their collaborative team of experts uses a data-driven approach to find solutions that will produce measurable results for your business.

 

ATM USA
Darren Smith, VP of ATM Management
darren@atmusa.net | (919) 534-3232
www.atmusa.com

Partnership You Can Count On. Resolving ATM issues shouldn’t take all day. With 25 years of experience, ATM USA will keep your ATMs operational, communicating and compliant ‒ with just one phone call and no runaround. No matter if you need a complete outsourcing program, customized managed services, a partner to manage your off-premise ATMs or just want to purchase an ATM or ITM, they have a solution to meet your unique needs. 

 

Bank Design & Equipment aka BD&E
Cory Conner, Chief Revenue Officer
cconner@bankdesign.net | (540) 255-9500
www.bankdesign.net

Bank Design & Equipment is a leader in full-service technology solutions for financial institutions. Their products and services are designed to streamline business operations and create time and money-saving efficiencies while enhancing the customer experience. At BD&E, service excellence is their first priority.

Banzai
Jake Finlinson, VP Sales
jake@banzai.org | (214) 417-9426
banzai.org

Banzai is a Premier Financial Literacy content provider for banks. Banzai has all the marketing tools that you need to create engaging, unique, high-quality content for your website and to partner with community organizations, non profits, schools, and social media. 
VBA ENDORSED PROVIDER

 

Brown, Edwards & Company
Jennifer Theimer, Director
jtheimer@becpas.com | (540) 345-0936
www.becpas.com

Brown Edwards financial institution professional services help management improve procedures, reduce risk exposure, and improve earnings. With over 40 years of banking experience, their team will design a tailored service solution for your organization’s needs while providing best practices and cost-effective outsourced services. In addition to specializing in loan review/credit stress testing, CECL model validations, and related compliance consulting, Brown Edwards offers a complete scope of internal and external audit services, as well as ICFR/SOX assessments and regulatory compliance services.

 

ByteSpeed
Alex Peterson, Solutions Specialist
apeterson@bytespeed.com | (218) 227-0490
https://bytespeed.com/

Headquartered in Moorhead, Minnesota, ByteSpeed has been a leading IT solutions resource since 1999. They provide customized computer hardware, enterprise networking solutions, and professional IT services nationwide.

 

Cennox
Tony Shirah, Senior VP of Sales
tony.shirah@cennox.com | (810) 493-0508
https://www.cennox.com/

They support everything banking. Cennox specializes in centrally managed, end-to-end solutions for banks across all things facilities, security and technology. From branch remodeling and transformation projects to ATM’s, safes, security solutions designed to protect, and sales and service for all major OEM banking equipment and supplies, Cennox is the only partnership you’ll ever need.

 

Compliance Alliance
Membership Development Team
Bankers Alliance
info@compliancealliance.com | (888) 353-3933
www.compliancealliance.com

An expertly-staffed hotline, federal regulatory tools, policies and procedures, and unlimited reviews for small-to-medium community banks across the U.S. — the only all-inclusive banking compliance advisory. C/A’s nearly 1700 products and tools support 48 separate bank compliance areas –an unlimited-access Bank Compliance Library – conforms to the most recently published federal banking rules and regulations. Whether you are building institutional exam-readiness or a bank compliance program, C/A has all the resources, access, and availability for one membership subscription. Co-owned by the Virginia Bankers Association and 28 other state bankers associations across the country. To learn more about C/A’s new Virtual Compliance Officer service, call (833) 683-0701.
VBA Endorsed Provider

 

Convergint
Jeff Trimble, Account Executive
jeffrey.trimble@convergint.com | (804) 564-1372
www.convergint.com

Global systems integrator that designs, installs, and provide service solutions for financial
institutions for electronic security, physical security, and automation machines.

 

Global Payments
Joanne Tyrrell, VP Financial Institutions
joanne.tyrrell@globalpay.com | (813) 853-3593
www.globalpayments.com

Driven by customer needs around the world, Global Payments is the partner of choice by delivering a broad range of products and services that help businesses innovate and grow. Whether in person, online or on-the-go, they bring the expertise to assist you with unique payment solutions.
VBA Endorsed Provider

 

Graduate School of Banking, Wisconsin
Kathleen Berman, Vice President, Marketing & Communications
kberman@gsb.org | (608) 243-1945 
www.gsb.org 

Graduate Banking School, plus specialty schools for HR, Technology, Marketing, Digital Banking, Financial Management - along with more than 100 specialty schools.

 

HC3
Jeffrey Reeves, Senior Business Development Manager
jreeves@hc3.io | (205) 504-0068
https://hc3.io/

Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., HC3 connects financial institutions to their customers. By outsourcing bank statements with HC3, financial institutions leverage document design, digital delivery, and print delivery. Through these solutions, banks can make a statement that reflects their brand. 

 

Ncontracts
Michael Harrison, Account Executive
Michael.harrison@ncontracts.com | (703) 626-8894
www.ncontracts.com

Ncontracts is a leading provider of SaaS-based compliance and risk management software and services to financial institutions. Our GRC solutions cover vendor management, enterprise risk management, business continuity, compliance, audit and findings management, and cybersecurity. They provide seamless management of the complete lifecycle of risk and compliance, backed by dedicated support, unlimited training, and guaranteed accuracy.
VBA Endorsed Provider

 

NCR Voyix
Vincent Brady, Senior Sales Executive
vince.brady@ncrvoyix.com | (773) 620-7607
https://www.ncrdbmarketplace.com/

NCR Voyix Digital Banking offers an intuitive digital banking user experience to over 600 community FIs. Customers appreciate their modern, intuitive design, and you can serve, both, consumer & business segments on one digital platform, managed from one back-office administrative tool. And, their core-agnostic, cloud-based architecture lets you integrate seamlessly to over 180+ pre-integrated fintechs and solutions.

 

PWCampbell
Marshall Jett, Regional Vice President
marshall.jett@pwcampbell.com | (412) 737-2508
www.pwcampbell.com

PWCampbell is a full-service firm offering design-build, branch experience, and consulting
services to the financial industry. Our vast experience lies within architecture, interior
design, preconstruction, construction, branded environments, and award-winning
technology solutions. Our Best in Class service and “open door” relationship with our clients
are the cornerstones of the business. Backed by over a century of experience, we have the
passion and vision to take your project to the next level.
VBA Endorsed Provider

 

Quality Data Systems (QDS)
Lisa Ayers, Regional Sales Director
layers@qualitydatasystems.com | (804) 382-9430
www.qualitydatasystems.com

QDS, a 2nd generation family-owned business, has become a regional leader for cash automation, ATM/ITM and Video Banking technology. QDS takes a consultative approach to sales to help clients achieve their results and spend the right money, not the most money. Improved efficiency ratio, better customer experience, and help with addressing staffing issues are key results delivered. Combine their approach, with their partnership mindset, offering guaranteed uptime contracts, and you’ll understand why their tagline of “Technology you need, from people you TRUST” could be a good fit for your bank.

 

QSI
Kris Keefauver, Account Executive
kristopher.keefauver@qsibanking.com | (520) 331-5691
www.qsibanking.com

QSI is NCR’s largest financial partner. They provide turnkey delivery of ATM and ITM solutions, including professional services. They offer custom outsourcing, remote managed services for compliance and marketing, as well as TCRs, video, alarm, and traditional bank equipment. Find out why customers love QSI service!

 

RA Business Solutions – Your Equifax Sales Agent
Amy Cardona, Vice President of Sales
acardona@retailalliance.com | (757) 455-9387
https://rabsolution.com/

RA Business Solutions is the exclusive Equifax Sales Agent for the Mid-Atlantic region. Their client portfolio includes auto dealers, banks, credit unions, finance companies, and real estate companies. The RABS team provides these industries leading edge consumer insights and analytics, as well as complete consumer and commercial credit files.

 

Safe Systems
Adam Causey, Senior Sales Executive
adam.causey@safesystems.com | (251) 652-5533
https://www.safesystems.com/

Since 1993, Safe Systems has provided compliance-centric IT services exclusively to hundreds of community financial institutions in 30 states. Three pillars serve as the foundation for all Safe Systems’ offerings: Technology, Risk Management, and Cybersecurity. Compliance and reporting are deeply integrated into all their solutions.

 

Securitas Technology
John Lee, Regional Financial Account Executive
john.lee@securitases.com​ | (517) 409-2528
Securitastechnology.com

Securitas Technology is a world leader and global provider of security, health and safety technologies. By delivering scalable end-to-end electronic security solutions enriched with over 80 years of protecting people, places, and assets. They help businesses transform through the power of safe.

 

Source4
Janice Rakes, Director of Marketing
janice.rakes@source4.com | (540) 598-6848
www.source4.com

Source4 has been in business for over 46 years. Source4’s tagline, “integrated business, marketing, and technology solutions” is manifested in Source4’s success, in helping financial clients reduce operational and marketing expenses, grow customer base/loyalty and protect Community Banks’ customers from identity theft and fraud. Source4’s 4 programs are:  • IMAGE – E-Procurement and Company Store Portal • Content on Demand – Marketing
Template Portal • Gen-Gold – Lifestyle and Rewards Portal • Ultimate ID Plus – Identity
Theft/Fraud Portal

 

SQN Banking Systems
John Ravita, Director, Business Development
jravita@sqnbankingsystems.com | (609) 447-8121
www.sqnbankingsystems.com

SQN Banking Systems is a leading worldwide provider of fraud detection solutions for the financial industry. SQN offers real-time fraud analysis, exception item processing, cross-channel transaction analysis, check fraud detection, automated signature verification, AML Life module for AML solutions, and safe deposit box management. SQN’s modular applications give flexible, cost-effective fraud protection for your financial institution.

 

TCA
Brenda Payne, Vice President
b_payne@tcaregs.com | (252) 573-8008
www.tcaregs.com

As former bankers, TCA sees compliance from your perspective. They understand your challenges and know how to collaborate with your team to lighten your regulatory and operational loads. You can rely on them to deliver a sophisticated, practical compliance strategy that is on target and tailored to your bank’s specific needs.
VBA Endorsed Provider

 

Vericast
Carroll Lynn Downs, Account Executive
Carrolllynn.downs@vericast.com | (210) 697-1221
www.vericast.com

Vericast, formerly Harland Clarke Holdings, is a leading marketing solutions company that helps businesses across many industry verticals connect with consumers through data, analytics, and a broad portfolio of digital and print solutions. They help businesses understand, engage, grow and retain customers. Every day, they influence the consumer purchasing and transaction behavior of more than 120 million households – impacting where people eat, shop, buy, save, and borrow. It’s crucial to maximize every engagement tool at your disposal to drive brand awareness and revenue. With a full suite of services designed to engage customers including, Check Solutions, Card Solutions, Customer & Employee Insight, Customer Change Management and Acquisition and Retention, Vericast solutions combine superior service and deep experience to build a program tailored to your goals and brand strategy.
VBA Endorsed Provider

 

Verint
Michael Levin, Regional Sales Manager
mike.levin@verint.com | (410) 279-5816
www.verint.com

They are the leading provider of Fraud Prevention Solutions for Financial Institutions. They have over two decades of experience serving over 3,000 banks and credit unions. And, 8 out of the top 10 U.S. banks have deployed Verint Fraud and Security Solutions.

 

Wittenbach
Janet Kaplan, Marketing Director
janet.kaplan@wittenbach.com | (443) 718-7583
www.wittenbach.com

Your branch, done your way - ATM/ITM, physical security, electronic security, alarm monitoring & cash automation solutions. When it comes to banking, you know that reliability, convenience, and security are just as important as the money you handle. And, lasting relationships are built one transaction at a time. Wittenbach’s dedicated team of engineers, customer relations and service technicians will be there for you every step of the way. Consultation…Installation…Field Service…Managed Services.

 

Works24
Philip Edwards, 
pedwards@works24.com | (919) 422-7232
www.works24.com

Works24 specializes in digital media marketing solutions, primarily to financial institutions. The array of products they offer focus on internal marketing to maximize communications to existing customers and prospects while on hold, waiting in a lobby or at the drive thru. Their products include OnHold messaging, Video Cross-Production (VXP), touchscreen applications, website video and overhead music.

 

YHB
Bryan Newlin, Principal
bryan.newlin@yhbcpa.com | (540) 662-3417
yhbcpa.com

At YHB, they are passionate about finding custom solutions to help you thrive. As a leading CPA and advisory firm, they work with some of the most innovative and passionate leaders and organizations across the region. YHB’s Risk Advisory Services Team includes Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITPs) and Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISAs), as well as CPAs. All team members are focused on auditing, testing and consulting on internal controls and information technology systems for clients. They have extensive experience in working with both public and private businesses.

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