Chris Moya
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SYMPOSIUM MODERATOR
Chris Moya, President & CEO Christopher “Chris” Moya is the President and CEO of the Independent Community Bankers Association of New Mexico ICBA/NM. Chris became President and CEO of ICBANM in January of 2022 after serving as the Executive Vice President of the Association for one year. Prior to his time at the ICBA/NM, Chris was on the regulatory side of the fence His most recent regulatory role was as the Director of the New Mexico Financial Institutions Division (FID) where he was appointed Director of the New Mexico FID in April of 2019, after having served as the Acting Director for 2 years. He joined FID in June of 2011 and held various roles as an Examiner, Mortgage Industry Manager, and as Deputy Director. Prior to entering the regulatory sector, Chris was in the mortgage industry in southern California. After several successful years in the private sector, he relocated back to New Mexico to raise his family. Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from California State University San Marcos, An MBA from Eastern New Mexico University and is a graduate of the Western States School of Banking. |
Dimitri N. Delis, Ph.D
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Economic Realities in 2024: Inflation, Interest Rates and the “Illusion” of a soft Landing
Dimitri N. Delis, Ph.D Dimitri Delis is responsible for evaluating economic trends, analyzing current economic issues and generating relative value strategies by integrating fixed income cross-sector trends with macro/economic analysis. He identifies/analyzes market dislocations across all fixed income asset classes and makes economic presentations to clients. Dimitri has been quoted in Bloomberg, Marketwatch and Reuters and is a frequent speaker at both regional and national level business/financial events. |
Greyson E. Tuck
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PANEL MODERATOR
Greyson E. Tuck, President Mr. Tuck’s legal and consulting practice covers all aspects of community bank operations, including corporate law, taxation, corporate structure, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory work and strategic planning. Mr. Tuck is a dynamic speaker that frequently presents at state and national bank association conferences.
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Anne Benigsen
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PANELIST
Anne Benigsen, SVP–CIO & CISO Drawing on three decades of experience in the fields of technology, cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management, Anne leads the Bank’s information security and technology initiatives, along with its affiliate, CivITas Bank Solutions, which has helped community banks with their cybersecurity and technology needs since 2020. Anne’s earlier work in the private and public sectors gave her the depth of experience needed to aid BBW and its customer banks. She holds several certifications in cybersecurity, technology, and privacy. Anne regularly speaks at regional and national banking and technology conferences; in addition, she is often asked to consult with private and public organizations on issues involving cybersecurity, technology, innovation, and regulation.
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James R. Durfee |
PANELIST
James R. Durfee, Outside Director Jim Durfee graduated from University of Wyoming with a BS in Finance. He worked at Sundance State Bank over 38 years, holding various positions and was President for 31 years. Jim has been serving on the Sundance State Bank board for over 42 years and the holding company board since its inception in 1998. During his career, Jim was a board member and president for the Wyoming Bankers Association and the American Bankers Associations Community Bankers Council and Government Relations. He also volunteered for the Western Sates Director Education Foundation, including Chairman for a term. Serving his hometown of Sundance and the surrounding area non-profits was a fulfilling experience. |
Sally Minihan-Ayers
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PANELIST
Sally Minihan-Ayers, Senior Vice President-CHRO Sally began her banking career with Hilltop Bank while completing school, took a brief hiatus to join another bank where she gained the “experience” of being the last person standing in an FDIC bank closure (never want to do that again!) and then returned back home to Hilltop.
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Forecasting the Future of Community Banking
Michael L. Stevens, President and CEO Mike is responsible for the curriculum and overall direction of all GSBC programs. Working with an experienced team, he leads the school’s marketing strategy, financial management and corporate governance. Prior to GSBC, Stevens served as the senior executive vice president at the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) where he was responsible for leading the organization’s government relations, communications and professional development functions. Stevens also served as the principal deputy to the state banking member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. |
Jimmy Sawyers
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Riding the Risk/Reward Wave of Artificial Intelligence
Jimmy Sawyers, Chairman & Co-Founder Jimmy Sawyers helps banks tackle issues ranging from strategic technology planning and system selection to cybersecurity and enterprise risk management. A graduate of Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee, Jimmy started his career in financial services technology at a fast-growing bank, where he was chosen at the young age of 21 to lead the bank’s operations and technology division, becoming one of the youngest officers in the history of the 100-year-old bank. Later, he directed the consulting division of a prominent CPA and consulting firm before joining a tech startup and then co-founding Sawyers & Jacobs LLC. Jimmy is on the faculty of the Barret Graduate School of Banking at Christian Brothers University, the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University, The Southeastern School of Banking at Belmont University, the Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management at the University of Virginia, and the Mississippi School of Banking at the University of Mississippi, where he teaches technology, payments, cybersecurity, and/or risk management courses at all five schools. Jimmy has authored two books on technology and risk management in community banks, is a frequent contributor to industry publications, and is a regular on the banking industry speaking circuit. Known as one of the most independent and informed voices in the industry, in addition to being nationally recognized for his entertaining presentations that engage, inform, and educate, Jimmy always delivers valuable takeaways, practical advice, and a fresh perspective on complex issues. |
Ryan Harwell
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Long-term Trends in Community Banking
Ryan Harwell, Vice President- Examinations and Inspections Ryan Harwell is responsible for community bank supervision supervising 157 community banks and over 600 bank holding companies. He has served in this role since March 2020. Mr. Harwell has spent the majority of his 19-year career in community bank supervision, and has also served in a leadership capacity over discount window and master account administration. He has also supported major Federal Reserve System initiatives such as FedNow. Mr. Harwell holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration and Economics from William Jewell College and an M.B.A. from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. |
Jenna Burke
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Update from the Hill
Jenna Burke, EVP and General Counsel for Government Relations and Public Policy Ms Burke focuses on a broad portfolio of issues including safety and soundness, corporate governance, deposit insurance, regulatory structure, accounting and taxes, and capital requirements. Burke also serves as ICBA’s co-staff liaison to the ICBA Safety and Soundness Subcommittee. Before joining ICBA, Burke was a senior associate for Mitchell Sandler, where she supported the law firm’s fintech, bank regulatory, and litigation practices. She previously served as vice president and associate general counsel for the Consumer Bankers Association. She also previously worked as counsel for the FDIC’s Consumer Enforcement Unit. Burke received a BA with honors in economics and political science from Loyola University Chicago, and a JD from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. Burke is a certified anti-money laundering specialist and is a director for Women in Housing and Finance. |
Brad Montgomery |
The Undeniable, Jaw-Dropping Power of Encouragement
Brad Montgomery Brad has captivated audiences across all 50 states and four continents. His clientele boasts major names like Microsoft, Verizon, the FBI, the CIA, and the IRS (where he cleverly withheld 30% of his best ideas). Learn more about Brad here.
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