Lunch and Learn Workshops

Tony Dunham, Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer, ASAPP Financial Technology

Tony is the Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer, responsible for the ASAPP Financial Technology Sales and Marketing Team, building our brand strategy, sales, and marketing plans for Canada and the United States. Tony completed his Sport’s Administration / Commerce degree through Laurentian University in 1994. Tony is also a CIE, having obtained his Certified Innovation Executive accreditation through MIT | Sloan School of Management and Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2015. Prior to joining the ASAPP leadership team in 2019, Tony spent several decades working within the credit union and banking sectors as a senior executive responsible for heading up strategy, innovation, technology, brand, digital and operational channels. Tony is recognized as a digital visionary, strategic thinker, and 20+ year veteran leading transformational roadmaps within the financial sector.

Steve Sauve, Chief Product Officer, ASAPP Financial Technology

As Chief Product Officer, Steve leads the Platform Development team at ASAPP Financial Technology, focusing on planning, design, and development of new feature sets and functionality delivered as part of the product roadmap.

Steve holds an Honours degree from the University of Waterloo and has worked with the ASAPP team since the original product release in 2014. Steve started in the financial services sector as a business analyst working on custom software development projects, financial institution website design projects, custom account origination systems, and multiple core banking system integrations. Steve has gained considerable experience and expertise working with multiple Credit Union Client-Partners in process review, optimization, and digitization – helping Credit Unions achieve more efficient and standardized origination workflows. Steve continues to work on strategic product planning, coordinating with our strategic partners, and working closely with our Client-Partners to ensure the feature sets being delivered continue to add significant ROI and excellent user experience for both Client-Partner staff and their credit union members.

Jeff Bisschop, Chief Executive Officer, Crossroad Credit Union

Jeff’s leadership and management expertise has been cultivated through a 24-year journey in the credit union system, he brought a wealth of knowledge with him to Crossroads Credit Union, but his journey does not end here, he believes in life-long learning and connecting staff to purpose.

As CEO, Jeff is responsible for executing and driving forward the strategic initiatives. He is passionate about making a difference in the lives of Crossroad’s members and feels very fortunate to lead an organization that has been around since 1959, when a group of community leaders saw a need. The purpose to this day aligns with Jeff’s own core values. It will always be about members helping members. Getting to know members in Crossroads Country better than anyone else provides the confidence, that the credit union has their back, every step of their financial journey.

Jeff believes in community and is deeply rooted in prairie values, grassroots, and co-operation.

Carrie Forbes
CEO
League Data
Carrie Forbes is the CEO of League Data, a Halifax based cooperative owned by 40 credit unions in Atlantic Canada. Carrie joined League Data from the Province of Nova Scotia, where she was a Director of Strategic Relations in the Chief Information Office, and a Learning Consultant within the NS Public Service Commission. Prior to her work in the public sector, she held various positions at Scotiabank within its Electronic Banking Centre, where her technology, human resource and management skills were honed.

Fernando Zandono
CEO
Mambu
Fernando is a technology and engineering leader with over 20 years of experience in organisations such as Amazon and Microsoft. He leverages deep technical insight gathered in hyper-growth environments to drive Mambu’s global teams to deliver optimal results for customers.

Alex Matjanec
Founder and CEO
Wysh

As the Founder and CEO of Wysh, Alex Matjanec is a visionary entrepreneur at the forefront of the financial technology revolution. Leading a dynamic team committed to pushing the envelope to make financial protection more accessible and user-friendly, he defines his purpose and that of his company to empower every person to live life to the fullest by providing the confidence of financial protection Alex has been pivotal in helping Americans navigate their banking choices with unparalleled insight since 2008. That is when he launched MyBankTracker, a platform known for its comprehensive comparisons of banking products, which serves over 1.5 million visitors monthly and partners with giants like Ally Bank and Chase, establishing itself as a premium financial resource. His work not only reflects a deep understanding of the digital finance ecosystem but also a relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. Through his leadership at Wysh, Alex continues to inspire and challenge the status quo, paving the way for a more inclusive and innovative financial future.

Kris Frantzen
Senior Product Manager
Temenos

Kris has spent 18 years in the software and service space, focusing on loan and account origination and collection solutions for banks and credit unions. In his role as a Senior Product Manager with Temenos, Kris is responsible for Product Strategy for the Lifecycle Management Suite. Kris is a published thought leader who has spoken at various industry conferences and manages relationships with strategic accounts and product evangelists, all while providing input on the strategic direction of Lifecycle Management Suite solutions.

Wade Saunders
SVP Consumer Lending
Idaho Central Credit Union

Wade, with over 21 years of banking experience, currently Senior Vice President of Consumer Lending for ICCU. His responsibilities encompass all consumer loan products, including HELOCs. Throughout his career, he has strategically streamlined loan origination processes and automated the consumer experience. Under his leadership, the current Loan Origination System (LOS) achieves a 65% auto decision rate, with several loan products following completely automated workflows from application to funding. Wade’s visionary mindset drives him to believe that if we can dream it, we should build it. He is passionate about forging strategic partnerships that will catapult the lending experience and create a competitive advantage.

Stephanie Lyon, Esq. 
Vice President of Regulatory Content Strategy & Compliance
Stephanie Lyon directs Ncontracts’ regulatory compliance, risk and audit programs, which includes product development and content.
Prior to joining Ncontracts, she was a senior compliance counsel at NAFCU where she advised over 800 financial institutions on compliance-related topics. Ms. Lyon serves as a faculty member for several compliance, risk management and Bank Secrecy schools and seminars around the country and is a well-regarded public speaker at industry functions. She is also a frequent author on compliance and risk. She got her start in the industry by serving in key roles at financial institutions in risk management, compliance and BSA operations.
Currently, Ms. Lyon is an advisory board member for the George Washington University Credit Union Initiative where she is able to give back to the school where she obtained her law degree.