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The Chapter was founded in November of 2004 by an Executive Board comprised of industry experts and law enforcement professionals in the AML and counter-terrorist-financing fields. The Chapter seeks to promote the overall mission of ACAMS—that is, “…to advance the professional knowledge, skills and experience of those dedicated to the prevention, detection and reporting of international money laundering….” The Chapter also seeks to promote ACAMS as a platform for career development and professional networking for its members, by organizing meetings and events of local interest, where we will present speakers from the private sector, the supervisory and regulatory agencies and from law enforcement. We hope the Chapter will be an effective and productive resource for financial institutions and related businesses, and we welcome your participation.

Barry Koch, CAMS
Co-Chair
JPMorgan Chase

Barry joined the corporate AML compliance team of JPMorgan Chase upon its acquisition of Washington Mutual in September 2008. At WaMu, he was a Senior Vice President and the Bank Secrecy Act Officer. Prior to that he was the Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering at American Express, where he was responsible for managing the corporate-wide AML and Sanctions compliance programs, along with the compliance programs for the Travelers Cheques and Foreign Exchange businesses. While at Amex, he served on FinCEN's Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group, created by Congress to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on BSA issues. He has held senior compliance positions at Charles Schwab & Co., and at Smith Barney. Barry participates in industry groups such as The Wolfsberg Forum, The New York Clearing House AML Committee and the U.S. Treasury Department’s Private Sector Dialogue. He is a member of the Advisory Board of ACAMS.

e-mail: barry.koch@wamu.net

Vasilios Chrisos, CAMS
Co-Chair
Macquarie Group

Vasilios oversees the management of Macquarie’s AML and sanctions programs in North and South America. He is responsible for conducting risk assessments, developing AML policies and procedures, ensuring employees receive periodic AML training, acting as an adviser to stakeholders regarding AML/CTF and sanctions matters, managing investigations, as appropriate, ensuring Suspicious Activity Reports are prepared and filed timely, performing compliance testing, participating in the new business / product approval process, and chairing various AML Working Groups across the region.

Prior to joining Macquarie, Vasilios helped lead Ernst & Young’s AML advisory practice by managing projects / initiatives at large, complex institutions. He assisted and advised financial services institutions in developing comprehensive AML risk assessment frameworks, identifying inherent money laundering vulnerabilities, establishing customer risk ranking protocols, designing AML compliance programs, implementing policies, procedures, and controls, creating AML governance structures, establishing Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) protocols, and developing transaction monitoring capabilities. Vasilios has worked with financial institutions that were either undergoing or facing regulatory enforcement actions and advised them on the construction of action plans and communication strategies with regulators, including regular updates on the progress of remediation efforts.

Vasilios is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). In addition, to his role on the New York chapter board, he’s also involved with several ACAMS taskforces.

e-mail: Vasilios.Chrisos@macquarie.com

Cecilia L. Gardner, Esq.
Secretary
Jewelers Vigilance Committee

Cecilia is currently the President, CEO and General Counsel of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to compliance with laws pertaining to the jewelry industry.  She also holds the position of General Counsel to the World Diamond Council, an international association whose purpose is to end the trade in conflict diamonds. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Jewelry Association and the Board of Directors of the charity fund: Jewelers for Children.  She also serves as General Counsel and Director of the United States Kimberley Process Authority Institute and on the President’s Council and Executive Committee of CIBJO, an international confederation of jewelry associations.

A graduate of Smith College and Hofstra University School of Law, Ms. Gardner’s professional career included positions as an Examining Attorney with the Department of Investigation of the City of New York, and fifteen years as a federal prosecutor at the Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.  As an Assistant United States Attorney, she specialized in narcotics, money laundering, organized crime and white-collar cases.  Her positions included appointments as the Deputy Chief of the Narcotics Unit and as Attorney-in-Charge in the Long Island Office.  Her work included numerous international investigations and prosecutions.  Ms. Gardner was an Adjunct Professor at Hofstra University School of Law, where she taught International Criminal Law and Advanced Criminal Procedure.  

Ms. Gardner is married to Daniel L. Feldman, Esq. and the mother of two children, Asher and Leah. 

e-mail: Clgjvc@aol.com

Robert L. Goecks, CPA, MBA, CAMS, CFE
Treasurer
EGRIS LLc

Rob is the President of Egris LLC, an advisory services practice, specializing in Bank Secrecy Act compliance, anti-money laundering, Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC) matters and related financial crimes. Rob has extensive knowledge in BSA/AML gained from working as Practice Leader of Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Services for Eisner LLP and as the AML Compliance Officer for an established private bank/wealth management firm headquartered in Manhattan. Prior to his work with Eisner and the private bank/wealth management firm, Rob completed a career as a Special Agent with IRS Criminal Investigations where he conducted and supervised money-laundering investigations. Rob is a member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Society of CPAs and Chair of the Society’s Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Terrorist Financing Committee. Rob earned his B.A. degree in Accounting and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Texas at Arlington. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of Wisconsin.

e-mail: rgoecks@egrisllc.com

Allen Love, CAMS
Co-Treasurer
TD Bank Financial Group

e-mail: allen.love@yesbank.com

Denise M. Wright, CAMS
Membership Director
RBC Capital Markets

Denise joined the AML Compliance group of RBC Capital Markets in early 2006.  Upon joining RBC, she was a key contributor to enhancing the AML Program for the Broker Dealer and Wholesale Banking businesses.  She serves on the AML Committee and addresses compliance matters related to cross border transactions, regulatory exams, policies and procedures, risk assessments, and transaction monitoring.  Prior to joining RBC, Denise worked in the financial services practice of a Consulting firm, where she served as an AML advisor primarily focused on system implementation, remediation and project management.  In her previous role at a Trust Company, she led investigations and built a process to ensure timely SAR filings.  Denise also has experience in a leading global financial services firm, where she established credit for middle market businesses.  She maintains a Series 7 license and continues to participate in industry forums, such as Deloitte AML Strategic Leadership group, Institute of International Bankers and ACAMS.  Denise received her law degree from New York Law School and is admitted to practice law before the Courts of the State of New York.

e-mail: Denise.Wright@rbccm.com

David B. Chenkin, CAMS
Co-Membership Director
Zeichner Ellman & Krause LLP

David represents financial institutions in civil, criminal, regulatory and compliance matters. As head of the firm's anti-money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act compliance groups, he represents institutions under investigation by Congress, federal, state and local prosecutors, and banking regulators. He also handles confidential internal investigations for clients facing potential civil, criminal and regulatory problems.

e-mail: dchenkin@zeklaw.com

James D. Stubbs, CAMS
Programming Director
Citi

James is a Managing Director in BDO Consulting, a division of BDO Seidman, LLP, in the New York office.  He is responsible for the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Advisory and Forensics initiatives. Prior to joining BDO Consulting, James served as Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer within American Express Bank Ltd. (AEB), leading a global team of more than 60 professionals. James has worked extensively in more than 30 countries with organizations in Latin America, Europe and the Baltics, Russia and the CIS and South Asia. James has  also designed and delivered training to Central Intelligence Agency (Langley) Analysts regarding Correspondent Banking monitoring techniques, and provided numerous training sessions covering all major areas of regulatory compliance, reputational risk management and Code of Conduct standards. James graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Accounting.

e-mail: James.stubbs@citi.com

Daniel Wager
Co-Programming Director
NY HIFCA

Dan leads one of the largest financial intelligence units in the U.S. His group is responsible for proactive review of SAR data, money laundering investigative case support and financial institution outreach. During his 15 years of service with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Labor Racketeering and Fraud Investigations, and the U.S. Army, he has developed extensive experience in the conduct and supervision of money laundering, fraud, national security, and undercover investigations.

e-mail: dwager@nynjhidta.org

Erika Giovanetti, CAMS
Communications Director
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Erika joined Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (formerly Morgan Stanley) as an AML Associate in January 2009. She supports the core retail business, specializing in review of foreign financial institutions and cases involving identity theft and fraud. She also provides AML training for all related business units. Prior to joining MSSB, Erika was an on-site AML/OFAC compliance auditor for American Express. She orchestrated the seller risk assessment and was a member of the development team that created the on-site seller supervision program. While at American Express she was twice honored with the General Counsel’s Reward and Recognition Award and named Chairperson of the Professional Organization and Development Committee. Prior to her time at American Express, Erika served on the Bank Secrecy Act team at North Fork Bank where she was integral in developing the KYC program and employee training programs. Erika received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism (BSJ) from West Virginia University with concentrations in broadcast news and political science. She has been an active member of ACAMS since 2007.

e-mail: Erika.Giovanetti@morganstanleysmithbarney.com

Martin Feuer, CAMS
Co-Communications Director
Zurich Financial Services

Martin is chief compliance officer for the North American business divisions of Zurich, based in New York. Martin joined Zurich in October 2005.  Prior to this position, he has many years experience in the financial service industry, including as a Director at Deloitte; compliance officer for the US operations of Banca di Roma; and Senior Level Examiner for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Martin also had European assignments with Manufacturers Hanover Trust and Bank of America. Martin has an MBA from Adelphi University in New York and a bachelor's degree from New York Institute of Technology.  Martin is a member of the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals, the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists and he is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.  Martin is on the Business Advisory Board of the School of Management at NYIT and on the Executive Board of the ACAMS New York Chapter. Martin is married with two children and enjoys travel, golf and stamp collecting.

e-mail: Martin.feuer@zurich.com