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2026 UCC Celebrity Guest

Michael Irvin

Pro Football Hall of Famer

Michael Irvin is a Pro Football Hall of Famer and iconic former wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys. Nicknamed “The Playmaker” he was the emotional leader of the Cowboys’ 1990s dynasty, helping the team win Three Super Bowls. A five-time Pro Bowler, Irvin finished his career with 11,904 receiving yards and 65 touchdowns and remains a member of the Cowboys Ring of Honor.

2026 UCC speakers

 

Andrea Silvers

VP of BD & Partnerships @ Algebrik

Andrea Silvers has nearly 20 years of experience in the credit union industry, leading business development initiatives and building strategic partnerships. As Vice President of Business Development and Partnerships at Algebrik AI, she brings deep expertise in lending management and applies AI-driven solutions to support growth, innovation, and improved lending outcomes.
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Milton Hunt

Trainer and Coach

Milton Hunt, Lumbee tribe member and dynamic ‘edu-tainer,’ offers impactful Employee Training and Motivational Speaking with a blend of cultural wisdom and professional expertise. Adept at bridging cultural divides, his sessions energize and unify. Recognized leader with numerous civic awards.
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Mike Quigley

Senior Strategic Account Manager @ Carfax

Mike Quigley is a Senior Strategic Account Manager at CARFAX with more than 10 years of experience in the automotive industry. He works closely with leading U.S. auto lenders to leverage vehicle history data throughout the entire auto loan lifecycle. By helping institutions integrate data-driven insights into underwriting, portfolio management, and risk assessment, Mike supports improved decision-making, stronger risk mitigation strategies, and more efficient lending operations across the automotive finance ecosystem.

Dom Faussette

Motivational Speaker

Dom Faussette is a former police officer and U.S. military veteran turned keynote speaker, executive coach, and bestselling author. As Founder and CEO of ThinkReactLead LLC, he helps leaders align mindset with purpose. Through powerful storytelling and practical strategies, Dom inspires individuals to overcome adversity, unlock potential, and lead with authenticity.

Robert Jones

Director @ FICO

Robert Jones, director of Global Partner Consulting at FICO, empowers leading financial institutions across the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand with innovative customer management strategies. A former VP of Loss Containment at RBS/Citizens Bank with 20+ years in analytics, risk management, collections, and fraud—his expertise drives breakthrough results.
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Michael T. Abraham

Chief Strategy Officer @ Mortgage Forward

Michael Abraham has over 20 years of experience in financial services and credit unions. Former President & CEO of First Financial Credit Union, he led more than 300% growth and a successful merger with Great Lakes Credit Union. He now serves as Chief Strategy Officer at GLCU and CEO of multiple affiliated CUSOs.
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Ron L.Brown

President and CEO @ CSI Group

Ron L. Brown is President and CEO of CSI Group in Oklahoma City, one of the region’s largest asset recovery investigation agencies. A licensed private investigator with over 45 years of experience, he is nationally recognized in tracing, recovery, and compliance training. Ron is an award-winning instructor, published author, expert witness, and co-author of the bestseller MANHUNT.

Brian Hamilton

Head of Embedded Lending @ Origence

 Brian Hamilton has over 30 years of experience across financial institutions, contact centers, and fintech. At Origence, he has led innovation in consumer lending, origination platforms, and embedded lending solutions, and now focuses on expanding embedded lending capabilities for credit unions nationwide.
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Anthony  R Steele

Winchester, Sellers, Foster and Steele, P.C

Anthony R. Steele has been admitted to the Tennessee Bar since 1993 and is licensed to practice in Tennessee State Courts, the U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Tennessee, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. He earned his J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law, receiving the Banking Law Academic Excellence Award, and holds a B.S. in Accounting with honors from King College

 

 

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Mission Statement

Championing a new era in the credit union and financial services industry, we are dedicated to empowering unity and fostering knowledge. By seamlessly blending time-honored traditions with cutting-edge innovations, we aim to cultivate a collaborative environment that elevates our collective future. Our mission is rooted in bringing together diverse perspectives to create a stronger, more innovative credit union and financial services sector for all.

 

 

2026 conference


2026 Agenda

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2026 Speakers

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2025 conference TOPICS

Chris Hilliard
AI-Driven Strategies in Modern Collections
Saahil Kamath
Banking on Brilliance: When AI Meets the Human Touch in Lending
Mark Price
The Transformation Possibilities of Virtual Collections
James Sorenson
Collections and Bankruptcy
Sheila Tedesco
Arbitrage
Michael Ray
Positive Mindset (Motivational)
Don
Next-Gen Cybersecurity Threats & The Tech To Survive
Milton Hunt
MC
Robert Jones
The Economic Landscape
Ed Schilling
Translating Team Spirit to Business
Farhad M. Limonadi, MD
Disease, Aging, and Self Discovery

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