Session 03

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When You’re in the Business of Being an Employer of Choice (I)

Mark Robich, Senior Vice President - UMB
Andrew Witkoff, Commercial Team Lead - UMB

Monday, April 28th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Grand I

Session Description

This session is meant to demonstrate the crossroads of where Finance meets education and strategy. Firms are challenged with producing financial results while maintaining associate engagement. Families struggle with health care expense and financial stress. This session will be a deeper dive covering healthcare consumerism, saving strategies, and overall impacts to the firm driven by tax advantaged accounts. Whether Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Arrangement or COBRA – employers have the option and frankly the obligation to understand the implications of how benefit packages impact their workforce.

Learn more about the options employers can offer for consumer directed healthcare different programs
Take advantage of tax advantaged compensation strategies for both employers and employees

Speaker Information

Andrew Witkoff is Commercial Team Lead at UMB. In this role, he leads the Commercial Bank efforts in the Dallas region, acts as a brand ambassador, and builds teamwork and camaraderie to assist growth in the region. Andrew has more than 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. Before joining UMB, Andrew was a Senior Relationship Manager at Citi for six years. Prior to that, he spent 20 years at Bank of America as a Senior Regional Treasury Sales Manager. Andrew earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He holds multiple FINRA securities licenses, including Series 79, Series 63, and Securities Industry Essentials. He is also a Certified Treasury Professional. Andrew lives in Plano, Texas, with his wife and two sons, where he is an active member of his community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce, is involved with Leadership Dallas and Scouting America, and participates in the Scholarship Committee for the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. In his free time, Andrew enjoys wine, playing squash, and spending time with his family.

Andrew Witkoff is Commercial Team Lead at UMB. In this role, he leads the Commercial Bank efforts in the Dallas region, acts as a brand ambassador, and builds teamwork and camaraderie to assist growth in the region. Andrew has more than 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. Before joining UMB, Andrew was a Senior Relationship Manager at Citi for six years. Prior to that, he spent 20 years at Bank of America as a Senior Regional Treasury Sales Manager. Andrew earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He holds multiple FINRA securities licenses, including Series 79, Series 63, and Securities Industry Essentials. He is also a Certified Treasury Professional. Andrew lives in Plano, Texas, with his wife and two sons, where he is an active member of his community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce, is involved with Leadership Dallas and Scouting America, and participates in the Scholarship Committee for the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. In his free time, Andrew enjoys wine, playing squash, and spending time with his family.

The Way We Pay: 2025 & BEYOND (I)(G)

Matt Davies, EVP & Director of Treasury Management - Pegasus Bank

Monday, April 28th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Grand B

Session Description

The evolution of the payments system continues. This presentation will provide attendees with an overview of recent and upcoming developments in the world of payments. The legacy ACH network remains “tried and true.” By the time we are at TEXPO 2025, Fedwire® will have recently gone through the conversion to ISO® 20022. The Clearing House’s Real Time Payments (RTP®) network continues to grow, helped, at least in part, by the growth of the FedNowSM instant payments service since its launch in 2023. Attendees will learn more about the current standing and future plans of these various networks, as well as recent development in credit and debit card and mobile payments, as well as fraud and security.

Participants will learn about recent and upcoming developments in the world of payments, including:

continued evolution of the legacy and “faster” payments, including ACH, wire transfer, Zelle®, RTP® and the FedNowSM service; and
advancements in credit and debit card and mobile payments; and fraud and security.

Speaker Information

Matt Davies, CTP, AAP, APRP, is EVP & Director of Treasury Management at Pegasus Bank in Dallas. He has more than 25 years of banking and payments experience. Prior to joining Pegasus in 2020, he spent a combined 19 years at the Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas and Kansas City. In addition to his experience with the Federal Reserve System, Matt also previously served as ACH & Wire Product Manager for Commerce Bank, Kansas City; Product Manager at Chase Paymentech; and SVP & Public Sector Market Manager for Citi. He is a past president and current board member of the Dallas Association for Financial Professionals (DAFP), and serves on the board of directors for the Leadership Division of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT). A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Matt graduated from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, with a B.A. in Political Science and History in 1997, and from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 2013.

Trailblazers in Treasury: Inspiring Journeys of Leadership and Legacy (I)(G)

Bridget Meyer, Head of Strategic Relationships - Redbridge
Emma Faye Rudkin, CEO - Aid the Silent
Shawna Krepps, Executive Director - Valero

Monday, April 28th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Grand H

Session Description

Dive into an empowering conversation with trailblazing female leaders in treasury who have shaped the industry with decades of expertise. This dynamic panel will reveal their personal stories of resilience, career milestones, and the challenges they face.

1. Learn practical ways to grow into senior leadership roles in treasury, tackle career challenges, and reach key milestones.
2. Discover how to create inclusive workplaces and balance work and life through real-world advice from experienced female leaders.

Speaker Information

Bridget Meyer is a Senior Director of Redbridge Debt and Treasury Advisory and a regular speaker at the AFP national and regional conferences. She is an internationally recognized expert on bank fee reporting and currently facilitates the SWIFT CGI-MP working group 5 dedicated to improving the quality and adoption of the ISO 20022 bank fee file format. Bridget has been working for 20+ years to improve the quality of bank fee reporting by administering the AFP Service Code Accredited Provider Program and authored the AFP Global Service Codes. Her passion is to collaborate with the treasury community to make bank fee analysis easier on all parties involved - corporate treasurers, bankers, and vendors.

Emma Faye went profoundly deaf at the age of three and has spent her life turning a disability into an ability. Emma Faye is an internationally known role model and public speaker for the (D)deaf and hard-of-hearing (HOH) community and Founder and Executive Director of Aid the Silent. Emma Faye travels around the country with her service dog, Hank, sharing and encouraging others to live their fullest life possible, no matter what the obstacles.

Shawna Krepps is currently the Executive Director of Cash Management at Valero and has over 25 years of combined banking and Cash Management experience. She has been a member of the San Antonio Association for Financial Professionals since 2003 and has served on the Board since 2005 holding several board positions including VP Membership, VP Programs, President and Immediate Past President. She also served on the Task Force for the AFP Regional Officers Meeting in 2014 & 2015 and co-chaired the event in 2016. Shawna is serving a five year term on Alliance of Texas Treasury Associations and was the San Antonio TEXPO Treasury Conference Chair in 2020. She actively volunteers to support a wide range of nonprofit organizations throughout San Antonio. She is on the board for Junior Achievement and has served on the Financial Review committee for Impact San Antonio. Shawna has two teenage children and a dog. In her spare time, she enjoys bowling, camping, family game nights, watching movies, Comic-Con, shopping, and spending quality time with her children.

Disruptive Innovation: Leveraging RPA, AI, and Machine Learning for Transformative AP Processing (B)

Nasir Mahmood, Principal - Baker Tilly Advisory Services, L.P.
David Hickey, Principal - Baker Tilly

Monday, April 28th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Grand E

Session Description

The advent of Intelligent Automation (IA) powers digital modernization by introducing digital workers capable of complex, cognitive decision-making processes. This session will showcase how combining Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform your accounts payable processes. From invoice intake and assessment, intelligent data extraction, workflow approval, to voucher processing, these digital workers can help eliminate 70% of the tasks associated with managing your AP process. We will discuss the challenges of implementing these technologies and share strategies for overcoming them. By harnessing digital workers can help your PA team shift their focus to higher-value activities, providing deeper insights into supporting your vendors. Join us to discover how these disruptive technologies can empower audit teams to deliver greater strategic value and respond proactively to emerging risks.

Participants in this session will understand AI has the potential to revolutionize business AP operations and outcomes by enabling organizations to:

Identify Key Applications of AI in AP Processing: Understand how AI can revolutionize business AP operations by automating tasks, providing real-time insights, and enhancing decision-making capabilities.
Analyze Challenges and Best Practices for Implementing AI: Discuss common obstacles organizations face when integrating AI into their AP processes and share strategies for successful implementation and optimization.
Evaluate the Strategic Value of AI in Optimizing Resource Allocation: Demonstrate how AI can improve resource allocation, streamline operations, and enhance overall efficiency through data-driven insights and analytics.
Leverage AI to Continuously Improve Workflows: Learn how to use AI to make proactive decisions, anticipate changes, and continuously optimize workflows for better operational outcomes.

Speaker Information

Nasir 'Nas' Mahmood is a Principal with Baker Tilly’s digital solutions practice. He is a seasoned executive with a diverse background in strategy, customer experience and digital solutions, having led transformative initiatives for multibillion dollar corporations worldwide. With extensive experience at leading global consulting firms and with over a decade of service in the Department of Defense (DoD), Nasir specializes in leveraging generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to drive innovation and operational efficiency across various sectors. He has launched a GenAI startup and successfully guided organizations across multiple industries through the complexities of digital transformation, utilizing AI to optimize processes, enhance compliance and improve client engagement. His entrepreneurial spirit and strategic vision have positioned him as a leader in digital transformation, helping businesses navigate the challenges of modernization and technological advancement. Nas’ experience includes:

Developing and implementing AI-driven digital transformation strategies across multiple sectors, including healthcare, real estate and technology
Expertise in leveraging Generative AI to optimize business processes, enhance client engagement, and drive operational efficiency
Leading major digital transformation projects, focusing on transitioning from legacy systems to modern, cloud-based and AI-driven architectures
Experience in designing and deploying innovative solutions such as quality assurance (QA) bots and automated workflows to improve client service delivery and operational performance
Skill in crafting bespoke solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse clients, from strategic planning to hands-on implementation

David Hickey is a Principal with Baker Tilly’s robotic process automation (RPA) practice where he leads innovative solutions in intelligent automation. He is also a member of the board of advisors for Personam.ai, further expanding his influence in the AI and automation sectors. As the founder of Alirrium, an automation startup which merged with Baker Tilly in November 2024, and former CEO of a $70M defense IT consulting firm, David brings more than 25 years of experience in process improvement and automation. He has spearheaded transformative initiatives across federal and commercial sectors, including impactful work with the Department of Defense and top global brands in retail, consumer goods, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. Known for his strategic vision and vast business network, David is a driving force in the evolving landscape of intelligent automation, helping organizations embrace the future of automation at scale. David has helped companies harness the full potential of their employees by moving them off the digital assembly line and into roles that leverage their passion, creativity, and talents – driving innovation and business growth.

Treasury Transformation: Fueling Payments (E)

Treasury Career Corner LIVE (I)

Mike Richards, CEO and Founder - The Treasury Recruitment Company
Jeremy Reedus, VP, Global Treasurer - Varel Energy Solutions
Martijn van Steenpaal, Senior Vice-President & Treasurer - Darling Ingredients
Danecia Stewart, Director of Treasury - NextDecade

Monday, April 28th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Iris

Session Description

Mike Richards, CEO of The Treasury Recruitment Company, has hosted the weekly Treasury Career Corner Podcast since 2018, interviewing Treasurers about their careers and insights into the profession.

In this LIVE version of the podcast, Mike leads a relaxed, fireside chat with two leading global Treasurers, digging into how they achieved career success, the key challenges they’ve overcome, and where they see treasury heading next.

With over 25 years of treasury recruitment experience, Mike knows the questions that matter to treasury professionals. Through this session, he gets straight to the insights that can help others reach similar career heights. Join him and hear firsthand stories that deliver real-world advice and inspiration for your own treasury journey.

Participants will gain insights into the career journeys of two leading treasury professionals, including the goals and decisions that shaped their paths. They’ll walk away with practical advice on setting career objectives, the role of treasury qualifications, and strategies for enhancing their own career prospects.
Attendees will discover valuable lessons from the speakers’ experiences, including:
- Key career milestones and what inspired them to pursue treasury
- Advice on navigating common career challenges and pitfalls to avoid
- Major trends shaping the future of treasury, from technology shifts to new approaches in hybrid and remote work
- Practical advice for building a successful treasury career, with a focus on adaptability and growth

Speaker Information

Mike Richards is the CEO & Founder of the Treasury Recruitment Company. Established in 2002, The Treasury Recruitment Company are the only truly Global Treasury Recruitment firm in the world. They recruit at all levels within Corporate Treasury from Treasury Analyst to Treasury Director for multinational corporates, consultancies, and a range of financial institutions. Mike regularly speaks at Treasury Recruitment conferences such as the EuroFinance International Treasurers Conference, the Windy City Summit – Chicago and AFP USA Treasurers Conference about; - the power of personal branding - how to attract, manage and retain treasury talent - the latest trends happening within the global treasury recruitment market. In addition, Mike also hosts the popular podcast www.TreasuryCareerCorner.com where he interviews treasury professionals about their careers. Their company website is www.TreasuryRecruitment.com

“Treasury stands here today looking forward to the future with finance and answers for the aftermath with accounting.” Jeremy Reedus serves as VP & Global Treasurer for Varel Energy Solutions, one of the world’s largest independent manufacturers and suppliers of downhole drilling and completions products to the energy sector. His mission is to help organizations realize the Treasury department is an overlooked, critical, strategic partner that can enhance the financial awareness of the entire enterprise. Prior to joining Varel, Jeremy held various treasury and finance roles in prestigious global companies such as Air Liquide (US based) and Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia). Jeremy has years of experience in establishing scalable extensive structures that are global and transparent in nature. As a world citizen, he has expanded his global network immensely while developing a has a track record of marked increases in efficiency, effectiveness, and internal collaboration throughout his career. He is the recent past President of the Houston Treasury Management Association, which is one of the oldest Treasury associations in the United States. He is a native Houstonian and holds an EMBA from the University of Houston.

Martijn van Steenpaal is an accomplished Treasury and Corporate Finance executive with a robust track record in treasury transformation, cash and liquidity management, and financial risk management. With over two decades of experience across multinational corporations, he currently serves as Senior Vice-President & Treasurer at Darling Ingredients, where he oversees global treasury operations, manages complex debt and capital structures, and plays a key role in strategic financing initiatives, including large-scale credit facilities and bond issues. Previously, Martijn held pivotal roles at companies like VION Food Group, Amgen and Perfetti Van Melle, where he led initiatives that optimized cash flows, banking relationships, and enhanced treasury systems. His expertise spans across corporate finance structuring, working capital improvements, and cross-border cash repatriation, enabling streamlined financial operations and significant cost savings. Known for his transparent, results-oriented approach, Martijn excels in cross-functional team leadership and stakeholder engagement, particularly during corporate restructuring and M&A transactions. He is active within the treasury community, regularly speaking at industry conferences and member of LeanUp, a network of Treasury professionals. Fluent in Dutch, English, and intermediate German, Martijn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management, Economics, and Law, supplemented by advanced training in corporate treasury. His dedication to driving financial excellence is matched by a commitment to innovation in treasury management.

Danecia Stewart, Director of Treasury at NextDecade, has over 15 years of extensive experience in treasury with the unique perspective of having been a practitioner, vendor, and consultant. She has a wide range of experience and knowledge covering global cash management, capital markets, cash forecasting and more. As a consultant and vendor, she gained additional expertise in FinTech, digital transformation, advisory, and project management. As a result of these three different perspectives, Danecia is able to cover all aspects of treasury technology from selection through implementation with the added benefit of having been a user also. She is very passionate about all aspects of treasury and loves having the opportunity to speak about it.

Beyond the Cards: Live Podcast Event! (I)

CTP – Session 3 – 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 28th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Sunflower

Session Description

CTP Math Session 1 – Review of Basic Calculations

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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When You’re in the Business of Being an Employer of Choice (I)

The Way We Pay: 2025 & BEYOND (I)(G)

Trailblazers in Treasury: Inspiring Journeys of Leadership and Legacy (I)(G)

Disruptive Innovation: Leveraging RPA, AI, and Machine Learning for Transformative AP Processing (B)

Treasury Transformation: Fueling Payments (E)

Treasury Career Corner LIVE (I)

Beyond the Cards: Live Podcast Event! (I)

CTP – Session 3 – Mastering CTP (ETM7) Materials (B)

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