Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Chad Burney is an expert at applying technology trends within budgetary parameters. Having gained worldwide recognition for a virtualization project focused on right-sizing $60 million in infrastructure assets, increasing performance and reducing costs, Chad was named 2009 CIO of the Year CIO Magazine. Also Top 25 CTO InfoWorld Magazine, Chad�s ability to efficiently innovate includes the implementation of remote deposit, Techs on Tour, leveraging vendors to provide free member computer check-ups and the launch of a state-of-the-art online banking solution. He�s a proven leader with inventive ideas and a sincere desire to enhance the credit union industry through technology.

Oregon native and Maps� Business Development Officer, Amanda Brenneman joined Maps Credit Union in 2010 as a teller, bringing previous banking and commercial insurance experience. She was promoted to the BDO position in September 2012 after completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Corban University. Through an undergrad internship with an anti-human trafficking organization, she discovered how much she enjoyed research, product development and management as well as cultivating mutually beneficial business relationships. She now manages relationships with surrounding chambers and local businesses in addition to the credit union�s award winning Buy Local program and is developing an alternative/green energy lending program.

Kayla R. Mehring is an associate in Alston & Bird's Finance Practice. She works in the firm's Los Angeles office.

Patrick Goodwin is president of Strategic Resource Management, Inc., Memphis, Tenn. He can be reached at 901-681-0204 or pgoodwin@srmcorp.com.

Todd Harris is the CEO of Tech CU, a $2 billion credit union serving more than 75,000 members throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Yena Son is an analyst in Advisory Board’s Research division.

Paul R. Bahnson is a professor at Boise State University. His views are not necessarily those of his institution or Accounting Today.

Jackson Mueller is an associate director at the Milken Institute's Center for Financial Markets.

Iris Ouyang is an intern reporter for American Banker who covers breaking news and writes about financial regulation issues and fintech. She is a graduate student at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Prior to joining American Banker, she has covered the Democratic National Convention for USA Today and has reported for MarketWatch, U.S. News & World Report, UPI, PC World, Phoenix New Media and Caixin.com.