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Speakers 2026 – In the works

 

Chris Moya

 

SYMPOSIUM MODERATOR

Chris Moya, President & CEO
Independent Community Bankers Association of New Mexico Farmington, NM
Vice Chairman, Western States Director Education Foundation

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.

 

 

Marty Mosby

 

Economic Update 

Marty Mosby
CO-Founder & CEO
Erma Strategies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steve Ingalls 

Getting the Right Multigenerational Leaders in the Right Seats on Our Bus: A Succession-Planning/Multigenerational Leadership Mash-Up

Stephen A. Ingalls
President & CEO
Catalyzer

Catalyzer is a veteran-owned leadership development consultancy, headquartered in Lansing, Kansas. A West Point graduate, 22-year Army veteran, seasoned husband, engaged father, and doting grandfather, Steve is at his best in life when he’s with his grandchildren and when passing along his insights and passions around leadership development.

 

 

Sam Richter

Keynote Session
AI Mindset SHIFT™
Sam Richter

Meet Sam Richter, a distinguished Hall of Fame speaker renowned for his expertise in digital information. Sam is the only professional speaker who not only helps you discover the power of online intelligence, he also builds the AI and ChatGPT intel resources to ensure you experience immediate success. Throughout his career, he has crafted innovative programs and technology for both start-up companies and some of the world's most recognized brands.

Sam is the founder and CEO of SBR Worldwide/Know More. Through his in-person keynote presentations and online programs, Sam trains leading organizations and entertains tens of thousands of people around the world. Sam’s programs promise to be the highest-content, most take-home-value presentations attendees have ever experienced.
Learn more about Sam, here 

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