Steve is a senior economist for Credit Union National Association. He conducts economic research, teaches at various credit union schools and conferences and writes articles for CUNA publications. Steve facilitates strategic planning sessions for credit union boards and has authored a textbook on asset-liability management. Steve is also a faculty member of the economics department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Brian currently serves as a member of the Client Strategies Group with CNBS, LLC. He is directly responsible for managing client portfolios on a non-discretionary basis and conducting original research for presentation to financial institutions nationwide. He is focused on the development of new products and services throughout the company, as well as original research to support the enhancement of products that span the firm’s business units. Brian is also responsible for managing CNBS’ Business Continuity Planning practice and is also dedicated to guiding the use of information and technology assets throughout the firm.

Brian is actively involved in the Securities Industry Association (SIA) and is currently serving as a member of SIA’s Business Continuity Planning Committee and SIA’s Small Firms’ Technology Focus Group. He has been a frequent speaker and participant at industry conferences, contributed to industry publications, attended management education and development programs and is a member of the Net Future Institute.

Tim is a financial consultant at CUNA Mutual Group. He assists credit unions in the selection and use of a variety of programs that perform asset-liability management, interest rate risk analysis, financial analysis, budgeting, strategic planning, and loan pricing. Tim also conducts strategic planning training sessions, presents financial analysis training workshops, and assists credit unions with special projects. Previously, Tim was the financial analyst for Wright Patman Congressional Federal Credit Union in Washington, D.C.