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2008 Conference Information - Return for 2009 updates this Fall.
Speakers
Danielle Fagre Arlow Danielle Fagre Arlowe is Senior Vice President of State Government Affairs for the American Financial Services Association (AFSA), the national trade association for the consumer credit and finance industry. Founded in 1916, AFSA's nearly 400 active member companies, which account for approximately $350 billion in outstanding consumer receivables, include auto finance companies, credit card issuers, mortgage lenders, and large and small consumer finance companies. Prior to joining AFSA in late 2003, Ms. Fagre was Director of Government Affairs and Legislative Counsel for credit card issuer Metris Companies in Minnesota, where she developed and executed the company's legislative and regulatory strategy, its new law compliance program and oversaw its Political Action Committee. Prior to joining Metris, she was an associate with two Washington, DC law firms, Venable LLP and O'Connor & Hannan, LLP. As counsel under senior partners Thomas H. Quinn and Timothy Jenkins, she represented banks and major U.S. financial institutions, lobbying on their behalf in Congress on consumer privacy, bankruptcy, telemarketing, Internet and emerging technology policy, antitrust, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and other legislative initiatives related to banking and financial institutions. She also worked with Fortune 500 corporations in various industries on government ethics, corporate federal gift rules, campaign finance and election law, lobbyist registration and disclosure compliance. Ms. Fagre was born and raised in Minneapolis. She holds a B.A. in Politics and Government from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, and she earned her J.D, cum laude, from American University in Washington, DC. She is admitted to the bar in Maryland (inactive), Washington DC and Minnesota. She lives near Minneapolis with her husband, Steve Arlowe and their daughters, Ruby and Josephine. John FundColumnist John Fund is a columnist for the WSJ, and writes "On the Trail" for the Journal's website. He is also a commentator on the 24-hour cable news channels CNBC and MSNBC. Fund previously served as deputy editorial features editor and on the Journal's editorial board. His editorials on Congressional reform led the Capitol Hill newspaper "Roll Call" to dub him "the Tom Paine of the modern Congressional reform movement," and his articles on education reform have been honored with awards from the American Legislative Exchange Council and the Institute for Justice. He is also the author of several books, the most recent being "Stealing Elections: How Voter Fraud Threatens Our Democracy." (Saturday morning) Bill Himpler Bill Himpler is the American Financial Services Association's (AFSA) Executive Vice President for Federal Affairs. Bill and his team have enhanced AFSA's presence in the political debate affecting a number of issues that impact member companies' ability to offer affordable credit options to American consumers. Bill came to AFSA from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development where he headed the congressional relations office. Prior to joining HUD in 2002, Himpler was director of legislative affairs for Barbour Griffith & Rogers, Inc. and was tax counsel/legislative director for Rep. Jerry Weller (R-IL). He has also served as a senior legislative assistant with Rep. Charles Canady (R-FL) and was a policy analyst and press secretary for the House Republican Study Committee. Himpler holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Steubenville, a master's degree from Dominican House of Studies and a law degree from the Catholic University of America. Terry M. Keating Terry has more than 25 years experience in the financial services arena, in several different settings. In his first job at a community bank he was responsible for buying and collecting a portfolio of indirect automobile loans purchased from new and used car dealers in northwestern Indiana. Subsequently Terry spent 10 years as a general-industries middle market commercial banker in Chicago. In June of 1993 Mr. Keating established a new business unit for LaSalle Bank devoted to serving the needs of consumer finance companies on a nationwide basis. As of September 2005 that practice had expanded to serve a variety of industry sectors including consumer finance, commercial finance, leasing residential and commercial mortgage banking companies. This unit with 12 professionals supported 50+ clients in 15 states and loan commitments exceeding $1,000,000,000 Mr. Keating had the opportunity to look closely at the policies, procedures, practices and technology used by both the best in the industry as well as, many of those who have failed. With that experience and by virtue of having reviewed nearly 400 companies for potential financing and serving as banker to many, he has established a strong operational knowledge base. During this time Mr. Keating developed extensive due diligence procedures and a "best practices" list, detailing the operating practices common to successful financial services companies. Terry has spoken on numerous occasions at industry conferences and seminars have testified as an expert witness in criminal and civil matters and have authored articles and guidebooks on several industry topics. In September of 2005 Mr. Keating resigned his position at LaSalle Bank to pursue other avenues for serving finance and leasing companies. From June of 2006 to December of 2006 he was affiliated with Hovde Financial, a boutique investment bank focused on financial services. There he assisted in the formation of a mergers and acquisitions advisory practice for non-bank financial companies. From September of 2005 through June of 2006 and from January of 2007 through October of 2007 Terry was engaged in a number of advisory relationships within the finance and leasing industry. In November of 2007 Terry joined Bank of Scotland plc in their Chicago office to expand and broaden its efforts within the finance and leasing field. At Bank of Scotland Terry is charged with building a business unit provide debt capital to a wide variety of mid-sized financial services companies. In addition to his career in finance and leasing, Mr. Keating has a long standing commitment to Kaleidoscope, Inc. a child social services agency in the city of Chicago that serves as a last resort for troubled, abandoned and neglected children. The agency has an annual budget of approximately $8,000,000 and employs approximately 110 staff. He joined the Board of Directors in 1993, and served as Treasurer from 1995 through 1998, when he was elected Chairman. As Chairman from 1998 through 2006, Mr. Keating presided over many financial, board development, fund raising, and management transition issues; including the replacement of a retiring 27 year Executive Director and a rebuilding of the Board of Directors. Kathy MeyerPresident, Founded in 2001, KM Consulting Group is a human resources consulting firm that specializes in providing creative and comprehensive, turnkey human resources expertise to small and mid-size companies. KMCG brings expertise to clients in the broadest range of company people needs in creating efficient, innovative processes that are vital to organizational effectiveness and growth. In addition, Kathy is an energetic coach and facilitator in assisting business owners in guiding their business in all human resources disciplines. Kathy brings over 30 years of experience in human resources and the financial services industry. She has been a regular contributing editor to the AFSA Independents Newsletter and is a long time member of the AFSA Human Resources Committee. Prior to founding KM Consulting Group, Kathy held executive roles at Associates First Capital, Ford Consumer Finance Company, Meritor Credit Corporation and GE Capital. Joe MorganHall of Fame Baseball Legend Joe Morgan was the heart and soul of the Big Red Machine. Morgan was that rarest of combinations: a five-time Gold Glove second baseman who could hit for average and power, and one of the premier base stealers of his era. He was also the field leader of the Cincinnati Reds, with such deep baseball knowledge that, unlike most batters, he was given no signals from the bench and decided himself what to do on each pitch. During his career, Morgan played for eight divisional champs, five pennant winners, and two World Series champions. In 1990, he was the first second baseman to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame since Jackie Robinson entered in 1962. Currently he is a prize-winning commentator for ESPN's baseball broadcasts. (Saturday morning) Andrew MorrisonAFSA Chairman of the Board Andrew Morrison began his career in the financial services industry in 1979 when he joined British merchant bank Dresdner Kleinwort, working in both North America and the United Kingdom. In 1981, he relocated to Chicago, where he oversaw the South and Southwest regions and in 1985 opened a Dallas office as senior vice president of Kleinwort Benson North America. He returned to London in 1987, serving as the first credit officer of the company's securities division and later as deputy head of group credit in London. Morrison has been with Brundage Management/Sun Loan Company since 1990. He is Chairman of the AFSA Executive Committee, Board of Director and serves on the Education Foundation Board. In 2005, Morrison served as Chairman of the AFSA Independents Advisory Board and received the AFSA Distinguished Service Award. Neal PetersenAuthor South African born Neal Petersen is an entrepreneur, award-winning author, solo around the world racing yachtsman and professional businessman and speaker. Author of the award-winning book, Journey of a Hope Merchant, Petersen is also the subject of the acclaimed PBS documentary "No Barriers." Few people have realized their dreams of reaching the stars, but even fewer have sailed alone around the world--not to mention in a home-built boat! Peterson has demonstrated what can happen when one truly lives by goals, planning and preparation, learning to turn "perceived" disadvantages into advantages. In sharing his high-impact, unique and extraordinary adventure, Peterson delivers a powerful message: "In life there are no barriers -- only solutions!" (Thursday morning) David ShererMr. Sherer has 30 years of banking experience, with the past 10 years specializing in lending to consumer and commercial finance companies, leasing companies, and mortgage warehousing.
Tim StanleyPresident & CEO Before assuming his current position in April 2003, Tim Stanley worked with Wells Fargo Financial, Inc., for 23 years, starting in various branch positions. In his most recent post at Wells Fargo as Corporate Vice President, Global Learning and Development, he pioneered a new initiative for formalized, consistent education and leadership development. Stanley currently serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the American Financial Services Association (AFSA). He is chairman of the AFSA Independents Section Advisory Board, and a director for the National Institute for Consumer Credit Management. |
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