SWOAFP February 2008 Meeting Notice

 

Meeting at The Original Montgomery Inn in Montgomery

 

Topic: The PATRIOT Act: Corporate and Banker Compliance Perspectives – Panel Discussion

 

Panel Discussion:

1) Susan Cruse, Vice President for Fifth Third Bank, Investigative Services Manager for The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Office and Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

2) Michael J. McAdams, Treasurer for Robbins & Myers

3) Scott Graham, CTP, Director of Treasury and Risk Management for CareSource Management Group

 

 

Date:                February 20, 2008

Time:                4:15 p.m................Networking Opportunity, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar

                        4:45 p.m………....Announcements

5:00 p.m................Program/Presentation

6:00 p.m.………..Adjourn

 

Location:          The Original Montgomery Inn, Montgomery, OH

9440 Montgomery Road
Montgomery, OH 45242

Telephone: 513.791.3482

World-famous and a local favorite, the original location in the Village of Montgomery, northeast of downtown, has become a local institution. Its history spans more than five decades and the ribs have tingled the taste buds of millions around the world.

Directions:       

TAKING I-71 SOUTH – Go to Exit 14 - Ronald Reagan Highway East. Turn left onto Ronald Reagan. Stay in Left lane, follow Montgomery Road North. Cross Cooper Road (first traffic light) and Montgomery Inn is on the right.

TAKING I-71 NORTH – Go to Exit 14 - Ronald Reagan Highway - bear right (East). Get in left lane - follow Montgomery Road North. Cross Cooper Road (first traffic light) and Montgomery Inn is on the right.

TAKING I-75 NORTH – Follow to Ronald Reagan Exit - go east. Follow until Ronald Reagan ends - stay in left lane - follow Montgomery Road North. Cross Cooper Road (first traffic light) and Montgomery Inn is on the right.

TAKING I-75 SOUTH – Follow to I-275 East - Exit 16. Follow I-275 East to I-71 South - (approximately 5 miles) - Exit 49. Follow to Ronald Reagan Highway - Exit 14. Turn left onto Ronald Reagan Highway. Get in left lane - follow Montgomery Road North. Cross Cooper Road (first traffic light) - Montgomery Inn is on the right.

 

TOPIC:     The PATRIOT Act: Corporate and Banker Compliance Perspectives – Panel Discussion

Panel: Susan Cruse, Michael (Mac) McAdams, and Scott Graham

Our experienced panel members will talk informally about how the Patriot Act has affected banks and companies, in general.  Listed below are some talking points from the different perspectives regarding the Patriot Act.

 

1) What is the Patriot Act?

2) How, in general, have banks been affected by this Act?

3) What is a Customer Identification Program (CIP)?

4) What does a bank do if suspicious activity is confirmed?

5) Are banks audited by the OCC - re: their processes?

6) How are companies affected by the Patriot Act?

7) Differences for international companies

 

 

 

Biographies:

Susan Cruse, Vice President for Fifth Third Bank

Susan has been with Fifth Third Bank since February 2002 and currently serves as the Investigative Services Manager for The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Office. Susan manages the daily AML operational functions, which include suspicious activity investigations and reporting and compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act. She also monitors ongoing industry trends to ensure appropriate risk measures are effective.  Susan assists in the development of AML training and works with the Bank’s lines of business representatives to make certain processes are in place to migrate the chances of the Bank being used to facilitate money- laundering activities.  Other responsibilities include developing policies and procedures to enhance BSA/AML controls within the Bancorp, building and maintaining relationships with each line of business in order to assess and improve facilitation of AML initiatives Bank wide.  She also provides regulatory interpretation and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of changes within the industry, as well as changes in legislation. Susan is an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), earned her Bachelors Degree from the University of Detroit Mercy in Business Administration, and a Graduate Degree from the University of Phoenix, Master of Arts in Organizational Management.

 

 

Michael J. McAdams, Treasurer for Robbins & Myers Inc.

Michael (Mac) has been Treasurer at Robbins & Myers since October 2005.  He was the Assistant Treasurer from September 2004 to September 2005.  From 1999 to 2003, Mac was the Treasurer of Evenflo Company, Inc.  He was Treasurer of Advanced Silicon Materials, Inc. from 1996 to 1999.  He was also employed by Armco, Inc. for 15 years holding various finance positions, including the position of Assistant Treasurer. 

 

 

Scott Graham, CTP, Director of Treasury & Risk Management for CareSource Management Group

Scott oversees all Treasury Operations, manages a significant fixed income securities portfolio, and is responsible for the procurement of all required insurance.  Scott spent 25 years in the Commercial Banking Group of Chase out of Dayton.  Prior to joining CareSource last August, Scott spent seven years as Vice President of Treasury with CNG Financial (CNG) in Mason, OH.  During Scott’s tenure with CNG the company more that doubled its retail loan offices and revenue.  Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Banking from Wright State University and is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).

 

Upcoming Activities

 

 

·        March 12th  - Technology Update – Iron Horse Inn, Glendale

 

·        April 16th – Tour of Givaudan Flavors (dinner afterwards)

 

·        The COTMA/SWOAFP Conference – will be held on April 21, 2008 at the Roberts Center in Wilmington on I-71.  This is 50 minutes from downtown Cincinnati, 35 minutes from downtown Dayton, and 55 minutes from downtown Columbus.  Anyone interested in helping plan this conference, please contact one of the SWOAFP board members.

 

 

Of Note

·        The annual dues notice will be sent out the first week of February.  Please call Mary Fetch or Susan Albonetti if you have any questions.  Susan’s number is 513-474-7999 and Mary’s number is 345-1141.

 

 

Membership Info

 

·        If you know friends or peers that are interested in becoming a SWOAFP member, please contact Susan Albonetti at 513-474-7999 or Mary Fetch at 513-345-1141. 

 

Other

 

 

·        Want to know what’s going on in the local job market? Check out the SWOAFP website (www.swoafp.org) for recent job postings. If you are looking to fill a position and would like to post it on the site, please feel free to email any of the Board members.

 

·        New SWOAFP Membership Brochure – Our new SWOAFP brochure is in the process of being approved by the board.  We will be displaying this brochure at the next meeting.