Jack Oskvarek , CAMS, AMLP
Co-chair
AMCORE Bank

Jack Oskvarek, Vice President, BSA Officer & Deposit Operations Manager at AMCORE Bank, a $5.3 billion commercial bank with 77 branches, was brought in July 2007 to assist with navigating through an OCC formal agreement and consent order and build a comprehensive BSA/AML/OFAC program and team. Functioning in this integral role, all adverse OCC regulatory actions were lifted in April 2008. As Board of Director approved BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) Officer, Jack is responsible for overseeing AMCORE’s BSA, AML (Anti-Money Laundering), OFAC, CDD Programs and manages Deposit Operations. Jack has more than 25 years of banking experience. Prior to joining AMCORE in July 2007, he was First Vice President, BSA Officer & Deposit Operations Manger at MidAmerica Bank, where he was responsible for bank-wide AML/BSA/OFAC functions (completing a full AML/FIU build-out of personnel and systems), deposit operations, servicing departments, wire operations, internal help desk, and contact center. Prior to MidAmerica Bank, Jack served as Vice President of Retail Banking Operations and BSA Officer at TCF Bank, which included AML/BSA/OFAC functions, loss prevention/security operations, compliance, branch management, and was Plan Trustee for a $10 million employee pension portfolio. Jack earned a bachelor’s degree in business with a finance concentration from De Paul University in Chicago. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS designation from the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) and is a certified Anti-Money Laundering Professional (AMLP designation from BAI). Most recently, he was instrumental in forming the ACAMS Chicago Chapter and is Co-Chair. He has also served on various panels, most recently at the ABA AML National Conference in Washington D.C. Outside his professional life, Jack is an avid tennis player and a dedicated Cubs fan.

e-mail: jack.oskvarek@amcore.com

Jeremy Warren is the Deputy Head of AML - Americas for Newedge Group focusing on global policy and procedure implementation, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting and enhanced due diligence on increased risk accounts. Prior to joining Newedge, Mr. Warren was Vice President & Senior Compliance Officer at LaSalle Bank. His responsibilities included oversight of the Personal Financial Services AML program. He began his career at the National Futures Association. He earned his MBA from DePaul University and his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and is FINRA 7, 24 & 66 licensed.

Kimberly Ellinger is an Assistant Vice President in the Commercial Banking AML group. Kimberly is responsible for the identification and review of high risk customers within the Commercial Bank.  Prior to joining JPMorgan, Kimberly worked for Crowe Chizek as a manager in the firm’s AML consulting practice. While there, Kimberly focused on transaction monitoring and money laundering investigations. Kimberly has acted in the Quality Control function for multiple areas of the investigative process including analysis, investigation, and Suspicious Activity Report preparation. She has also completed several Risk Assessments in which she was responsible for identifying high-risk activities within the institution.  Kimberly has also been involved in the creation of Financial Intelligence Units within financial institutions. This has involved training employees, creating manuals and other reference documents, and providing Bank management with information to make informed decisions. Kimberly earned a degree in finance from the University of Illinois in Champaign and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

Tara Siebert is a member of the Bank Consulting team of Lindgren, Callihan, and Van Osdol. She joined LCV in January 2005 and specializes in BSA and ACH. Tara has been involved in nearly 160 BSA reviews since starting with LCV. In addition, she was instrumental in refining and constantly updating the audit procedures utilized by LCV in performing BSA reviews. She has been responsible for rewriting the BSA program that LCV provides to clients. She is also a trainer for BSA/AML/OFAC matters for bank employees and directors. Prior to joining Lindgren, Callihan, Van Osdol, & Co. Ltd, Tara completed a year-long internship with the FDIC. There she analyzed financial institutions to determine the adequacy of internal controls and procedures, and safety and soundness practices. Tara specialized in Bank Secrecy Act reviews while with the FDIC. Tara graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL in December 2004. She earned her Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation in November of 2005 and her Anti-Money Laundering Professional (AMLP) designation in February of 2007.

Fredia Wynne is a Vice President and the Bank Secrecy Act Officer for RBS WorldPay U.S., the U.S. payments processing division of The Royal Bank of Scotland. She is responsible for the implementation of the AML and OFAC programs which includes oversight for the identification, assessment and mitigation of money laundering and terrorist financing risk; policies and procedures; monitoring and reporting of suspicious activity; and AML training. She has more than 20 years experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining RBS WorldPay, U.S., Fredia worked for Bank of America as a Senior Vice President in the AML Compliance group supporting the Bank’s broker-dealer. Fredia is a Certified Public Accountant and has attained the CAMS, CRCM, and CRP compliance designations.

Kris Makowski is an Anti-Money Laundering Officer at ShoreBank in Chicago. He was born in Poland, where he graduated with a double Polish/American Bachelor's Degree in Management and Marketing, and also a Polish Master's Degree in Strategic Management. Kris has worked at several financial institutions in the Chicagoland area and been instrumental in key AML Dept build-outs and lookbacks. He has worked in retail banking, loss prevention and recently has been focusing on AML. He has held various positions in the AML area; AML Analyst, Department Manager, BSA Officer and AML Officer. As an AML officer, Kris is responsible for planning, analysis, implementation and coordination of various AML-related projects.

Teri Downey is the Risk Management Compliance Manager for RSM McGladrey’s Great Lakes practice. Teri has 10 years of experience in internal audit and regulatory compliance for financial institutions ranging in size from $40 million in assets to $5.5 billion. Teri’s internal audit experience is focused in commercial, real estate and consumer lending, while her compliance experience includes BSA/AML and OFAC, retail, mortgage and commercial lending, HMDA/CRA, deposit and retail operations regulations, Regulation O and GLBA/Privacy. Teri graduated from Rockford College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Teri is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) as well as a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), a Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), and a Fiduciary & Investment Risk Manager (FIRM).

Steve Schneider is a Product Manager for SunGard’s Wealth Management businesses. In this role, he assists SunGard’s financial services clients in the definition and deployment of technology solutions designed to meet the industry’s ever-increasing compliance and regulatory demands. Prior to SunGard, Steve worked as an AML officer at Wells Fargo for its broker/dealer and the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, a top mutual fund complex with more than $130 billion in assets. While at Wells Fargo, Mr. Schneider became CAMS certified, oversaw the creation and inception of several AML programs, served as compliance officer and municipal securities principal for the broker/dealer, and led all regulatory exams and annual audits. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he held several high level positions with Strong Capital Management, including Director of Education Services and Director of Retirement Services. Mr. Schneider has been an active member of several committees for the Investment Company Institute (ICI), the National Investment Company Service Organization (NICSA) and ACAMS. He enjoys regularly participating in AML industry groups, where he can network with thousands of industry professionals throughout the country. Mr. Schneider has been quoted as a financial industry expert in the Wall Street Journal, Money magazine and Forbes, and has been a frequent speaker on TV and radio, and at various trade shows.

Greg LeMond is an Executive at Crowe Horwath LLP and is the firm-wide solution owner for AML Investigations & Reporting and AML Lookbacks. He has been a Project Manager on some of the firm’s largest projects including assisting institutions that have been under enforcement actions or regulatory scrutiny. His multi-disciplinary projects have included exam response management, AML Lookbacks, AML Risk Assessments, financial intelligence unit development, transaction monitoring optimization and risk-based customer due diligence. Greg’s most recent project success included assisting the bank with successful compliance to an enforcement action. Greg has presented on several AML topics including an on-line webinar on Lookback Execution and Approach.

Ralph Dahm founded ITAuditSearch.com in 2007. The firm is dedicated to providing recruiting services for Fortune 1000 organizations and private companies seeking talented and certified Anti Money Laundering Specialists, IT Auditors, Sarbanes Oxley compliance specialists, Risk Management, Computer Forensics, Security, and Information Technology professionals. Mr. Dahm has over 30 years experience in the healthcare, information technology, and consumer electronics industries. As founder and President of a national medical products distribution company, Mr. Dahm negotiated multiple federal supply schedule contracts with the Department of Defense and Veterans Administration. In addition he developed and manufactured several new disposable medical devices for high risk infection protection situations. Mr. Dahm also founded Nano Technologies, Inc. to explore the commercialization of nanotechnology products and processes, and is a member of the Chicago Microbiology & Nanotechnology Community (CMNC). In addition, he is active in the Civil Air Patrol (2nd Lt.) and the FBI InfraGard organizations. Mr. Dahm is a member of the Information Systems Audit & Control Association (I.S.A.C.A.). He is a past President of the Sales & Marketing Executives of Chicago organization. Mr. Dahm is the published author of Opportunities in Sales Careers.

Brian Arrington is a Manager within the National Regulatory and Capital Markets Consulting Group’s Financial Services Risk Strategy and Regulatory Practice, serving from the Chicago, IL office. He has over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. Brian provides seasoned experience in BSA/AML compliance and has had diverse assignments with financial institutions. He is highly familiar with issues relative to BSA/AML compliance, risk management, and process implementation, drawing upon industry experience as well as leading industry practices. Brian serves large financial institutions in the delivery of financial products and services with respect to regulatory compliance, risk management and controls, and regulatory applications concerning BSA and AML requirements. Prior to joining Deloitte & Touche, LLP, Brian was a BSA/AML and OFAC Compliance Officer for a large bank in the Chicagoland area where he served as the national process coordinator for BSA/AML investigations and compliance management. Furthermore, Brian managed interdepartmental workflows relative to BSA/AML compliance operations and communicated policies, procedures, and requirements to senior-level Bank management and operational units. Brian received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Kellstadt School of Business, DePaul University and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

Michael Grossman is a Vice President and the Anti-Money Laundering Officer for Northern Trust Securities, Inc., a Chicago-based brokerage firm and registered investment advisor. Michael focuses on AML/sanctions policy, procedure and implementation, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting and due diligence on high risk clients. Prior to joining Northern Trust Securities Michael was Vice President & AML Advisory Officer at LaSalle Bank. His responsibilities included AML/sanctions support to the retail, small business and wealth management business units of LaSalle Bank. He earned his MBA from DePaul University and his undergraduate degree from the Illinois State University and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and a member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists.