Sunday Opening Keynote Speaker

Raymond C. Vines, CPA, CTP, FPAC

CFO, Consultant, & Trainer – Turningpoint Communications

Raymond C. Vines, CPA, CTP, FPAC, is a distinguished treasury expert and wine connoisseur with over 30 years of experience. As CFO, consultant, and trainer for Turningpoint Communications, Ray specializes in treasury best practices, banking relationships, and value-based selling. He shares his expertise globally as an MBA instructor at Coburg University in Germany and a CTP instructor with Rice University and The Treasury Academy.

Beyond finance, Ray is an International Wine Judge and an avid collector. Holding WSET Level 3 and Advanced Sommelier credentials, he uniquely bridges the corporate and lifestyle worlds by hosting “Wines Around the World” presentations for national treasury conferences. Based in Dallas, Ray blends technical financial rigor with elite sensory expertise, helping clients master both liquidity and the art of the vine.