Day Two - 12/2 - CT
Open to bankers and special assets professionals only, this interactive, dynamic discussion will tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the distressed banking environment today. Participants will share insights into their current banking climate and lessons learned, while exploring defensive and distressed strategies in uncertain times. Attendees will reflect on what keeps them up at night, the evolving role of AI in the banking industry, and the practical realities of enforcing guarantees in today’s market. This is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, challenges, and forward-looking strategies in a candid, peer-driven setting.
- Brad McDonald - EVP, Senior Credit Officer and and Special Assets Manager, ABC Bank
- Robert Clement - Special Assets Officer, SVP, Rockland Trust
- Analyzing current shifts in SBA loan demand and origination patterns
- Regional & Sector Insights: Identifying geographic and industry-specific lending dynamics
- Enhancing credit risk assessment and borrower vetting strategies
- Assessing the impact of recent and upcoming SBA rule changes
- Compliance & Risk Management: Navigating evolving risk landscapes and regulatory obligations
- Leveraging technology to streamline lending and gain a competitive edge
- How are you implementing proactive strategies to stay ahead of economic shifts?
- Lyndsay Rowland - Shareholder, Starfield & Smith
- Bill King - Vice President, Banesco USA
- Peter Rizzo - SVP, Head of Special Assets, First Bank of the Lake
- Leslie Rhodes - Vice President / SBA Department Manager, TFNB Your Bank for Life
- Carl Pankratz - President and Managing Director, Blackacre Commercial
This presentation will show senior banking executives, technology leaders, and AI innovators how artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming banking operations, risk management, and customer experience.
As banks face unprecedented challenges—from commercial real estate distress and regulatory pressure to operational efficiency demands and competitive threats from fintech.
- Zane Smith - EVP, Chief Banking Officer, American Bank