Session 01
L - Leadership, T - Transformation, A - Advanced, I - Intermediate, B – Basic, F- FP&A Renewal Credit, G - GTOT Credit
CTP Preparatory Sessions are not available for CTP or FP&A credit.
Taking politics out of ESG (I) (F)
- Deborah Cunningham, CFA - Executive Vice President; Chief Investment Officer, Global Liquidity Markets - Federated Hermes, Inc.
Monday, April 17th
9:45am - 10:45am
Dallas D1
Session Description
ESG can be an input into any investment process, or it can be an outcome pursued by sustainable strategies that clients can choose. The nuances of ESG investing can be difficult to convey and its politicization has added to the challenge of ESG-related discussions. Let’s discuss how to take the politics out, and how to reframe ESG so critics and enthusiasts (and every stakeholder in between) can have informed and productive discussions.
Speaker Information
Debbie Cunningham is chief investment officer of Global Liquidity Markets. She joined Federated Hermes in 1981 as a performance analyst and has over 35 years of investment experience. In 1994, she took over the management of the taxable liquidity group. In addition to the domestic Taxable Liquidity portfolios, Debbie also oversees the management of the domestic Tax-Exempt Liquidity portfolios as well as the Offshore Liquidity products.
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U.S. and Texas Economic Update (I) (G) (F)
- William Chittenden, Ph.D - Associate Professor - Texas State University
Monday, April 17th
9:45am - 10:45am
Dallas D2
Session Description
This session will discuss the current state of the U.S. and Texas economies as well as GDP, unemployment, inflation, interest rates, and other economic indicators. The economic impact of the Federal Reserve’s actions and the Federal government’s fiscal policy will also be discussed.
Speaker Information
Dr. William T. Chittenden is an Associate Professor of Finance in the McCoy College of Business Administration at Texas State University. He previously served as Presidential Fellow, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Department Chair. Dr. Chittenden earned a B.B.A. in Finance and an M.S. in Economics from the University of Texas at El Paso, and a Ph.D. in Finance from Texas Tech University. Dr. Chittenden also serves as the Chief Academic Officer for the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University. He has been quoted in USA Today, the Austin American-Statesman and has been interviewed for radio in the U.S. and Canada. His articles for TheConversation.com have been viewed over 110,000 times. He has served as a consultant to the Bank of Montreal/Harris, ABN/AMRO, Household International, Fitzsimons Federal Credit Union, TAP Pharmaceuticals, Ozona Bank, and other regional, national, and international firms. He speaks regularly to professional organizations across the United States and Canada on a variety of financial and economic topics.
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Becoming A Person Of Influence (B) (F)
- Matthew Renz - Speaker/Trainer - Transform Your World
Monday, April 17th
9:45am - 10:45am
Dallas D3
Session Description
Everyone influences others. You don’t have to be in a high-profile occupation to be an influencer; whenever your life connects with another person, you exert influence. Everything you do– at home, at work, or at play—has an impact on the lives around you. No matter what your goals are in life, you can achieve them faster, you can be more effective and the contribution you make can be longer lasting if you learn to develop your influence.
Learn simple, insightful ways to interact more positively with others, and watch your personal and organizational success grow. Whatever your vocation or aspiration, you can increase your impact on others by Becoming a Person of Influence.
Speaker Information
Matthew Renz attended Southern Methodist University with the hopes of becoming a professional golfer. Matthew would build a formidable career as a multiple award-winning executive with UnitedHealthcare. With a background in corporate sales and leadership, Matthew has helped countless men and women achieve professional growth and leadership development for success within themselves. Matthew has a rich history of advising and learning with some of the top companies in the world, including MetLife, Northwestern Mutual and UnitedHealthcare. Described as endlessly optimistic, Matthew is known for his humble delivery and his connections with the audiences.
Projecting an Executive Presence: Defining Your Personal Brand (L) (F)
- Brad Lawrence - Senior Master Instructor, Pinnacle Performance Company
Monday, April 17th
9:45am - 10:45am
Houston B
Session Description
Participants will learn the essential elements of executive presence and how they translate directly to effective leadership communication.
Leadership Track Sponsored by J.P. Morgan
Speaker Information
Brad Lawrence is the longest tenured of Pinnacle’s Master Instructors, having been with the company since its inception in 2004. Over the years Brad has trained thousands of people from diverse countries, cultures, and professions in the Pinnacle Method. In addition to his training responsibilities, Brad serves as Pinnacle’s Editorial Director for newsletters, curricula, promotional material, and web content. If there’s a Pinnacle word in print or online, it’s probably passed by his desk at some point. Brad is also an occasional adjunct professor of theatre and a successful Kickstarter creator. He lives in Chicago.
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From Business Partners to Strategic Advisors: Growing Treasury’s Mandate in the CFO’s Office (A) (T)
- JaeSon Kim - Vice President, Mid-Market - HighRadius
- Bobbi Cadena - Sr. Manager of Treasury Operations, Doral Renewables
Monday, April 17th
9:45am - 10:45am
Houston C
Session Description
The ultimate goal of a CFO is to encourage the financial growth of the business, and the starting point is to set up an accurate Cash Forecasting model. However, CFOs often do not rely on forecasts to make confident business decisions, as treasurers still rely on spreadsheets to forecast cash, which may deliver inaccurate and unreliable results. This is the case for many enterprises, as CFOs are still conflicted about implementing automation. Regardless of the challenges, more forward-thinking CFOs are embracing technologies like AI-based cash forecasting, machine learning (ML), and robotic process automation (RPA) to help enhance business value and efficiency. Learn how elevating the Treasury function to the position of strategic partner can help CFOs ensure they make the most of a critical team.
Transformation Track Sponsored by HighRadius
Speaker Information
JaeSon Kim is currently the Vice President of Mid-market at HighRadius. He is an accomplished and highly analytical executive professional with 20 + years of experience in implementing various financial software, including software in receivables, payables, tax, and treasury in both North America and APAC regions. He graduated from Brown University and Stanford University and started his career as a financial applications developer at Oracle.
Bobbi Cadena is the Sr. Manager of Treasury Operations at Doral Renewables, based in Houston Texas. Bobbi has experience in building out treasury departments from scratch, bringing innovation and automation to processes and procedures. She has over 18 years of experience in Finance and over 10 years of experience in Treasury. Prior to being at Doral Renewables, she worked through a chapter 11 bankruptcy and was a crucial part of rebuilding the treasury department.
She enjoys developing and training Treasury/Finance Analysts and collaborating with other departments to produce effective and efficient reporting to make sound business decisions while staying in tune with industry trends and changes.
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The Who, What & Why of FP&A (F)
- Bryan Lapidus, FPAC - Director, FP&A Practice, Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)
Monday, April 17th
9:45am - 10:45am
San Antonio A
Session Description
Companies are looking for the CFO to deliver value to the business, with an operating model that brings financial expertise to the front lines and functional levels. FP&A is focused on becoming a trusted advisor by supporting business decisions and allocating the next dollar of capital to its best use. This session will look at WHO does this work and their career paths, WHAT they do to deliver their services, and WHY FP&A is the growth engine for the company and the CFO.
Learning objectives:
- Learn about career paths to and through FP&A.
- Learn why FP&A is crucial to the success of the value-focused CFO.
Speaker Information
Bryan Lapidus has more than 20 years of experience in the FP&A and treasury space at organizations like American Express, Fannie Mae and private equity-owned companies. At AFP he is the staff subject matter expert on FP&A, designing content to meet the needs of the profession and helping keep members current on developing topics. Bryan also manages the FP&A Advisory Councils which act as a voice to align AFP with the needs of the profession.
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Quelling “Quiet Quitting” – Principles and Practices for Enhancing Employee Engagement (I) (F)
- Robin Johnson, MBA, MAPP - Founder/Owner - Robin Learning Systems
- Kristie Ondracek, CPA, CGMA, CAE - CFO/COO, TXCPA
Monday, April 17th
9:45am - 10:45am
San Antonio B
Session Description
“Quiet Quitting” is the new buzzword following in the wake of “The Great Resignation.” It reflects the persistent turbulence in the labor market. Employees that don’t leave a company physically can “leave” emotionally and psychologically, reducing productivity and morale. This is financially costly, disruptive, and demoralizing to any organization. Leaders at all levels can use science-backed, evidence-based principles and “power skills” to make their workplaces be somewhere people want to stay, instead of wanting to leave.
Speaker Information
Robin Johnson is an International Bestselling author, a resilience and well-being advisor, and a fraud prevention expert. She is passionate about helping organizations create workplaces where people want to stay, instead of wanting to leave – workplaces that are more Humane, Ethical, and Resilient. Having studied directly with Martin Seligman, Angela Duckworth, Karen Reivich, and other giants in the field of Applied Positive Psychology and Positive Organizational Scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania, she has acquired and has access to the tools of individual and organizational well-being and thriving. She has presented at national and regional conferences such as AFP, ALTA ONE, New York Cash Exchange, Texpo, and San Diego AFP. In addition to her Master of Applied Positive Psychology from Penn, Robin has an MBA with an emphasis in Organizational Behavior from Brigham Young University. She also works with SAFEChecks, a company specializing in fraud prevention. She is the primary Editor of Frank Abagnale's The Fraud Bulletin which is used by government agencies such as the FBI and Federal Reserve, as well as by organizations throughout the United States.
Kristie Ondracek is CFO/COO of TXCPA, a membership association for Houston and surrounding area Certified Public Accountants. She received a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from Midland Lutheran College (now Midland University) in 1998 and an MBA from University of Nebraska-Omaha. In 2013, she became a Certified Public Accountant and is active in the CPA community. Kristie has over twenty-five years of financial reporting experience, including nearly five years at TXCPA Houston. Prior to TXCPA Houston, Kristie served in various financial accounting roles at companies such as Xtreme Drilling Corporation, TransCanada, Northern Border Pipeline Company, and ONEOK. Her duties included being Controller, Accounting Supervisor, and Financial Analyst. Although she moved to Texas in 2010, Kristie is a native Nebraskan and still supports the Nebraska Cornhuskers, with deep roots as a Midwesterner. She has a very supportive partner who encourages all her dreams, and she is a caregiver to her sister, a special needs adult. Along with her love of numbers, in her limited free time, Kristie enjoys scrapbooking, designing, and creating custom greeting cards. She is a dog mom to two rescue dogs. Kristie will be a published author in March 2023.
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CTP – Session 1 – Mastering CTP (ETM7) Materials (B)
- Dubos Masson, Ph.D, CTP, CertICM, President, The Treasury Academy
- Raymond Vines, CTP - Part Time Treasurer, Treasury Consultant, Trainer - Turningpoint Communications
Monday, April 17th
9:45am - 10:45am
State Room 2
Session Description
- Chapter 10: Introduction to Working Capital Management
- Chapter 11: Working Capital Metrics
Speaker Information
D.J. Masson, Ph.D., is President of The Treasury Academy, a training and consulting firm specializing in treasury management, international finance, business forecasting, and risk management. Over the past 25 years, D.J. has provided business and financial consulting and training services to a wide variety of corporations, financial institutions, and not-for-profit organizations in the U.S., Canada, and abroad. He is currently an Associate Clinical Professor of Finance at Indiana University’s Kelly School of Business and is a trainer and curriculum developer for programs with Association for Financial Professionals (AFP), GT News and Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) in the U.K, and Citibank’s Global Transactions Services unit. D.J. has extensive experience in developing curriculum for a wide range of teaching and training environments, both residential and on-line. He has developed classes and taught at all levels of higher education: undergraduate, MBA, Executive MBA, and in-house, custom-designed courses. D.J. has worked with professional associations to develop workshop, training materials, and certification programs in the areas of Treasury Management, Credit Management, Global Cash Management, Financial Forecasting, Commercial Banking, and Risk Management. D. J.’s educational background includes a B.A. in Business from the University of New Orleans and an MBA and Ph.D. in Finance from Indiana University. D.J. earned his Certified Cash Manager (CCM/CTP) credential in 1988. D.J. also earned the Cert ICM, an international cash management certification, from the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) in the UK in 1999.
Ray Vines brings 30 years of corporate treasury experience (and honesty) to bear for Turningpoint Communications’ treasury management sales trainees, customers, customers’ clients and other key constituents as the “voice of the client” for programs, documentation and high-touch client experiences. Ray is also an instructor for the Association for Financial Professionals’ (AFP) Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), Treasury Learning System instructor-led courses, educating hundreds of prospective CTP candidates each spring and fall for Rice University and the University of Texas. Formerly, Ray served as Director of Treasury for Dean Foods in Dallas for seven years, where he was responsible for leading treasury operations and his team, managing internal and external relationships and continuous process improvement. Prior to Dean Foods, Ray spent 20 years at RadioShack as Director of Treasury Operations.
Ray is an active participant in enhancing the role of treasury management as an industry and career through his participation on industry roundtables and his leadership of the Dallas AFP, including his role as past president of the . Ray co-chaired the award-winning TEXPO conference in Dallas in 2018, leading all technological, marketing and communications aspects of the conference and is a key member of the content team for #DallasTEXPO2023. Ray holds a B.S. in Finance and MS in Accounting from the University of Texas and is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP). Ray is also a WSET Level 3 Advanced (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) Wine and Spirits Certified instructor, and customizes courses in wine/spirits etiquette for financial audiences and executives.
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