Session 07 | Texpo Conference

Eliminating Liquidity Uncertainty With Better Cash Visibility (B) (G)

Tori Geer, VP Controller - Premier Trailer Leasing
Valerio Trinchi, Treasury Practice Lead - RSM
Bob Stark, Global Head of Market Strategy - Kyriba

Tuesday, April 16th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Waterway 1

Session Description

The financial uncertainties of the past 12 months have increased the demands on treasury teams to improve cash visibility and project cash forecasts across multiple interest rate and risk scenarios. In this session, Premier Trailer Leasing, RSM and Kyriba will share their best practices by recomposing cash management and forecasting practices to deliver greater productivity, better insights and more confident forecast projections to internal business partners within the organization.

Updating cash management and forecasting processes to align with CFO objectives
Building a technology roadmap to improve cash performance

Speaker Information

Valerio Trinchi, MBA, CTP is a professional with 25+ years of experience in treasury, finance, and capital markets in the US and overseas. As a practitioner, he covered the spectrum of hands-on treasury activities, and as a consultant, he was instrumental in building a successful treasury technology practice, building a deep knowledge of treasury automation and the landscape at large. He has also venture in the treasury software development especially focusing on AI and ML application to advanced forecasting and Liquidity planning. Valerio is currently the Treasury Advisory Practice leader for North America at RSM providing functional and technical consulting services to corporate, financial Institutions and Fintech.

Bob Stark has been a product and go-to-market financial technology leader for 25 years. As the head of market strategy at Kyriba, Bob works directly with clients, partners, and industry influencers to ensure Kyriba is at the forefront of treasury and financial technology. Stark has empowered finance leaders at some of the world’s largest companies, and is a frequent speaker and author on treasury, risk management, and payments at AFP, EuroFinance, ACT, Sibos, and other industry events. Bob resides in Vancouver, Canada and is a graduate of Simon Fraser University.

Managing Working Capital In Challenging Economic And Interest Rate Environment (I)

W. Dustin Goldstein, SVP, Head of Commercial Products & Deposit Sales - City National Bank
Nicole Hoyuela, Assistant Treasurer - CEMEX USA

Tuesday, April 16th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Waterway 4

Session Description

The role of corporate treasury has become increasingly strategic to ensure companies successfully navigate the current economic environment. The session will review macro events that resulted in rises in inflation and interest rates. Our panel of experienced treasury practitioners will discuss the impact that these conditions have had; the cash management adjustments they have implemented; and the technology, operational tools and practices they leveraged to adapt to the new environment.

Using digital innovations to efficiently manage receivables
Strategically managing payables and liquidity
Actively managing risk with strong fraud prevention

Speaker Information

Dustin Goldstein is senior vice president and head of commercial products and deposit sales with City National Bank. Based in Miami, he leads the national sales team delivering the bank’s working capital solutions for clients across all business and commercial market segments. Mr. Goldstein has over 28 years of experience in global and domestic treasury management sales as well as product development, fintech partnership and product enhancement initiatives. He previously held leadership positions at U.S. Bank, RBS Citizens, Fifth Third, ABN Amro and HSBC, including covering Southern European corporate clients from Spain. Mr. Goldstein holds a Master of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor of Finance from Bryant University and Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and Certificate in International Cash Management designations.

Nicole Hoyuela is Assistant Treasurer at CEMEX USA. She is an experienced treasury professional, with expertise in managing investments, borrowing, long term debt compliance deliverables, opening and closing bank accounts both domestically and internationally, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and metrics, cash forecasting, debt and global liquidity reporting (both actual and forecasted), developing various detailed breakdown analysis and metrics of actual and forecasted cash flows, manual payment processing, electronic banking administration for numerous platforms, identifying host to host and payment processing issues and working across the organization to trouble shoot, facilitating the implementation of new host to host connections, payment processing, and managing bank signatories for a large volume of bank accounts globally. She previously held roles at ChampionX, Noble Energy, and Cardtronics. Ms. Hoyuela holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from Sam Houston State University.

Payments to Individuals (B2C) – Are You Meeting Their Expectations? (I) (G)

Charlie Sirridge, National Payables Solution Consultant - Commerce Bank
Curtis Webb, Senior Director, Head of Disbursements - Visa

Tuesday, April 16th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Waterway 5

Session Description

During this session, we will examine B2C payments, those issued by an organization to individuals, and some of the challenges faced related to these payments. We’ll discuss how expectations for receiving payments have changed and how offering options can improve the satisfaction of these individuals, which are often your customers.

Understanding what we’re hearing about the challenges related to B2C payments and the negative impacts on your organization
Articulating the costs in your current process
Evaluating solutions and alternatives to improve your B2C payment strategy and building your business case

Speaker Information

Joining Commerce Bank in 2014 as a project manager, Charlie Sirridge was immersed in the implementation of all things AP Automation. With insight regarding both the user’s and the provider’s perspective, Charlie is crucial member of the National Solution Consulting Team for Commerce Bank, a team that works directly with clients and prospects in various industries to determine where efficiencies would be gained and cost savings realized in their accounts payable process. They analyze current AP processes while establishing strategic goals and outlining the steps and best practices required to automate and digitize processes within AP. They also work to arm businesses with comprehensive ROI justifications through inclusive payments strategies.

Curtis Webb is the Senior Director and Head of Disbursements for Visa Direct North America at Visa, a company striving to be the leading global payment method. Visa Direct facilitates both domestic and international money transfers. Curtis leads the strategy and product management for business- funded disbursement use cases, focusing on labor and wages payouts and small to medium businesses. His team also handles established use cases such as government, loan disbursements, and accounts payable/receivable. Curtis' expertise lies in acquiring, tokenization, bill payments, and faster payments. Previously, he held product management leadership roles at MetaBank/Pathward, Citibank, and Mastercard. Curtis earned his MBA from Northeastern University and his Bachelor of Science in Management from Saint Francis University. He is also a licensed Private Pilot with the US Federal Aviation Administration.

Beyond the “New Employee” Manual – Effective Onboarding as a Tool for Employee Engagement (I)

Robin Johnson, Founder/Owner - Robin Learning Systems
Kristie Ondracek, Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer - TXCPA Houston

Tuesday, April 16th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Waterway 6

Session Description

Beginnings matter. With The Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting still in full view, it is imperative that organizations create an optimal environment for employee retention and engagement. That environment begins with the “onboarding” process all employees experience when newly joining an organization. Effective onboarding can increase productivity, expand retention, and enhance overall commitment to an organization. The process of onboarding is a reflection of corporate culture, for better or for worse, and is a core element that must be attended to.

Attendees will learn the bottom line impact effective onboarding has on employee retention and engagement.
Attendees will learn the core components of effective onboarding, and how they can be customized and adapted for any organization and its unique culture.

Speaker Information

Robin Johnson is an international bestselling author, Keynote speaker, wellbeing advisor, fraud prevention expert, and a Suzuki violin teacher! Robin has taught organizational wellbeing and leadership skills for professional organizations such as the Association for Financial Professionals, New York Cash Exchange, Texas Treasury Management Association, the American Land Title Association, the Western Textiles Services Association, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and Education Through Music-Los Angeles. She helps create workplaces where people want to stay, instead of wanting to leave – organizations that are Humane, Ethical, and Resilient. She also works with SAFEChecks and is the primary Editor of Frank Abagnale's The Fraud Bulletin, which is used by the FBI, the Federal Reserve, and hundreds of organizations throughout the country. She has an MBA with an emphasis on Organizational Behavior from Brigham Young University, and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) degree from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to her work with organizations, Robin has created various important and highly interactive Wellbeing Workshops for Women. She enables women to find their voice and develop skills to bring forth their best selves, including mastering Real-time Resilience, developing Signature Strengths, and employing the science of behavior change. For the cherry on top, Robin is also Co-Director of the Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles.

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 is an International Bestselling author.

Critical Uncertainties: The Top 5 Driving Forces for Derisking Treasury & Payments Operations (X)

Beatriz Saldivar, MBA, MM & CTP, Global Payments & Treasury Strategist - FIS
Jenny Kerzman, CTP Assistant Director of Treasury - City Controller's Office, City of Dallas
Travis Walsh, CTP

Tuesday, April 16th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Waterway 7

Session Description

In today’s rapidly changing market, CFOs and Treasurers face the challenge of dealing with unpredictable local and global events. While the economy follows a cyclical pattern, being able to identify these crucial uncertainties can empower the C-Suite to effectively compete and navigate through any economic conditions. The Federal Reserve attempts to control inflation by adjusting interest rates, among other key strategies, while many organizations opt to revamp their business models through restructuring and mergers & acquisitions. Some organizations experience organic growth, while others expand globally at a faster pace, but are exposed to risks due to manual processes and lack of controls.

Numerous organizations suffer from unnecessary foreign currency losses, complexities in payments, issues with bank connectivity, and impacts on cash visibility & forecasting, as well as data security breaches. These challenges can create a ripple effect across various departments, leading to the adoption of hybrid or manual processes that are prone to errors or fraud, especially when dealing with complex or outdated systems within the organization. Discover how to mitigate risks in your organization’s operations and develop a forward-thinking strategy that enables your organization to effectively manage uncertainties and volatility by implementing a framework to safeguard your financial ecosystem.

Executive Track Sponsored by J.P. Morgan

Speaker Information

Jenny Kerzman is the Assistant Director of Treasury in the City Controller’s Office for the City of Dallas. She joined the City of Dallas in 2021 and is responsible for overseeing the areas of cash management and banking services, the administration of the City’s $3.5 billion investment portfolio, and the $5 billion debt management program. Kerzman started her government career with the City of Arlington and served as the Assistant City Treasurer for the City of Fort Worth for over 10 years. In addition to her municipality experience, she has worked for multiple private companies including Crescent Real Estate Equities, CEC Entertainment, and Bimbo Bakeries USA. She is a graduate of Texas Wesleyan University and a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) since 1999. As a treasury professional of over 25 years, she was selected by the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) to participate in the 2001 CCM Item Writers Task Force and the 2004 Test Development Committee. She has been a member of several organizations, including the Fort Worth Association for Financial Professionals (FWAFP) serving in different board positions, including President and Treasurer. A long-time supporter of Texpo, she served as Chairman of the 2011 Texpo, and Treasurer in 2021. Last year, she was a member of the Texpo 2022 Education Committee and served as moderator for the Government Roundtable. She is currently serving in the Executive Board of the TX Women in Public Finance (WPF) and is a member of the Advisory Board of Saint Andrew’s Catholic School. In her spare time, Kerzman is a proud Aggie Mom and is currently serving as Treasurer of the Fort Worth/Tarrant County Aggie Moms’ Club

Cybersecurity and the Evolving Threat Landscape (I) (G)

Matthew Simmons, Technology Executive & Cybersecurity Expert - Wells Fargo
Justin Allbritton, Federal Bureau of Investigation - Houston Office

Tuesday, April 16th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Montgomery C

Session Description

Join a cybersecurity technology executive and an FBI agent for an informative discussion on what you can do to protect yourselves from a cybersecurity attack. This session will cover the various threat actors and what motivates them and attracts them. You’ll learn about how ransomware has become big business and latest techniques being deployed for phishing and malware. Leave with key takeaways for your organization on how to navigate cybersecurity and the evolving threat landscape.

Provide a broader understanding and awareness of the current threats that people face day in and day out.
Lessons from the front line.
Practical steps your organization can take to be proactive and create a contingency plan.

Speaker Information

Matthew Simmons is the Head of Cybersecurity Defense and Monitoring for Wells Fargo. In this capacity, Matt leads the team a dedicated professionals focused on enterprise cyber security operations and threat management to include the collection, detection, monitoring, response, and remediation of cyber security threats and the reduction of risk to the bank’s customers and employees. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Matt served as the Executive Director, Global Operations for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. In that role, Matt was responsible to ensure timely investigative data and threat reporting is provided to senior Air Force and Department of Defense leaders. Matt served on active duty and as a civilian Special Agent with the Air Force from 1999 to 2017

CTP – Session 7 – 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

Tuesday, April 16th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Montgomery A&B

Session Description

Chapter 19: Long-Term Investing
Chapter 20: Capital Structure and Financial Decisions

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.

Wartime Economy: Putting Treasury on the Front Lines (I)

Tim Frielingsdorf, Treasurer - Ascend Performance Materials
Bernice Van der Velden, Senior Consultant - HighRadius

Tuesday, April 16th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Waterway 8

Session Description

The treasury department holds the reins for CFO-led digital transformations and plays an increasingly critical role in managing a company’s financial operations while mitigating risks. Join this session with Tim Frielingsdorf, Treasurer at Ascend Materials, and HighRadius, as they unveil the pivotal role of treasury in financial operations, risk mitigation, and cash flow optimization.

Learn how to identify and leverage digital transformation opportunities within treasury operations to optimize processes and improve outcomes
Understand how technology optimization steered Ascend Materials toward transforming the organization’s long-term success

Speaker Information

Tim Frielingsdorf is an experienced and goal-oriented Treasurer with a demonstrated track record of successfully managing diverse teams in order to execute given tasks. Tim has proven expertise with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, commercial matters, integration, controlling, productivity, Corporate Guidelines, and IT and is a talented leader capable of working well in cross-functional teams allowing the corporation to achieve set targets on or before the set timeline.

Bernice Van der Velden has been with HighRadius for more than 5 years. In her role as a senior consultant at HighRadius, Bernice has experience and expertise in bringing AI into the Treasury workspace while building relationships, expanding the treasury team, and contributing to the growth of HighRadius products.