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This dynamic, data-driven webinar will explore the evolving state of lending and credit risk management. Hear how financial institutions are responding to shifting credit standards, industry-specific challenges, and macroeconomic pressures such as tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainty. This webinar will combine analytical insights with lender perspectives to offer actionable strategies for managing risk and identifying opportunity in today’s complex credit environment.

Speakers

Martin Zorn, Managing Director, Risk Research and Quantitative Solutions, SAS Institute Inc.

Martin Zorn joined Kamakura Corporation in January 2011 and was its President and COO and a member of the Board prior to the acquisition by SAS in June 2022.  Following the acquisition, he became responsible for building the Risk Data and Analytics business within SAS as well as completing the integration of Kamakura into SAS.

Mr. Zorn is a twenty-one-year veteran of Wachovia Bank where he was in corporate banking and capital markets.  Mr. Zorn has been involved in financial advisory engagements including structuring and arranging growth capital, financing mergers and acquisitions and hedging interest rate risk.  He created an emerging growth and technology practice while he was in the Research Triangle and was active with an early-stage life science venture fund.  His clients have ranged from global leaders to technology start-ups. 

After Wachovia he was with two small cap mid-cap turnarounds where he served as the CFO and COO and was a member of the adjunct faculty at the University of Southern Indiana where he was an instructor in investments and business finance.

He serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Arcadia Family of Companies in Honolulu.

Mr. Zorn is a graduate of Vanderbilt University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics.   He completed the executive management program at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

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This presentation offers a critical perspective on the nearshoring phenomenon in Mexico, focusing on the opportunities it presents and the challenges it poses, particularly for credit managers. We’ll explore the sectors and regions most impacted by nearshoring, analyze the risks associated with Mexico’s weak rule of law, and provide practical strategies for due diligence and legal risk mitigation. By combining economic insights with legal expertise, we aim to equip credit managers with the tools they need to make informed decisions and protect their companies’ interests in this dynamic landscape.

Speakers

Romelio Hernandez, President, HMH Legal S.C.

Romelio Hernandez is President at HMH Legal, a Law Firm that focuses on creditor protection in Mexico and Latin America, with services of debt collection, litigation, secured transactions, and due diligence investigations. Based in Tijuana-Baja California, México, he works extensively with foreign firms, exporting companies and collection agencies, assisting them with out-of-court and legal collection efforts throughout the region, including cross-border debt collection efforts. Romelio’s 20+ years of litigation experience and exposure to international commercial law have equipped him with insights into the unique challenges and risks that may arise in cross-border debt collection situations, allowing him to navigate them effectively. As a result, he can provide expert guidance to US companies extending loans or exporting to Mexico and other international markets, helping them to mitigate risks and optimize their collections efforts. Romelio graduated from Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Tijuana, and was admitted to practice law in Mexico since 1997. Romelio holds a Masters’ Degree in Comparative Law (LL.M.) from the University of San Diego School of Law (2011).

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Credit departments often face inefficiencies that slow down approvals, extend DSO, and frustrate both customers and teams. In this session, we’ll explore how Lean methodology can help credit managers identify and eliminate waste in everyday processes. Learn how to simplify workflows, boost team productivity, and improve turnaround times without sacrificing accuracy. Discover practical tools to create more value with less effort—starting now.

Speakers

Angela Thurman, PMP, Founder & CEO , Thurman Co.

Angela joined the aerospace field in 1988, working as an Electrical Engineer for NASA. Within a month of holding this position, she witnessed the STS-26 Space Shuttle’s return to flight following the Challenger disaster. She cites this as her favorite aerospace moment and still remembers the energy and excitement in the air that day.

She believes that manufactured goods are the backbone of the economy, and she continues to support this claim with the work that Thurman Co provides.

The intersection of her careers in manufacturing, engineering, and project management provides a unique area of expertise for Angela and Thurman Co. In the WiM feature, Angela discusses her certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) in more depth.

She shares that she was trained by Dr. Harold Kerzner at NASA while she worked as an Electrical Engineer at NASA Glenn in Cleveland, Ohio. She would continue her career in this way, exploring many subject areas and gaining knowledge about diverse fields which she would eventually merge together with Thurman Co.

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Preserve your lien rights in Michigan with precision and confidence. Join Gerald Richter—from Facca, Richter & Pregler, P.C.—for an essential installment of NACM’s Know Your Notice series. This session will break down Michigan’s unique preliminary notice and lien laws, so you can expertly protect payment rights on construction projects.

Key takeaways include:

• When and how to serve a Notice of Furnishing
• Which parties must (or don’t have to) send notice
• The impact of lien waivers, sworn statements, and formatting requirements
• Best practices for avoiding costly missteps

Whether you're new to Michigan’s lien framework or seeking to reinforce your knowledge, this webinar delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.

Speakers

Gerald J. Richter, Partner, Facca, Richeter & Pregler, P.C.

Gerald J. Richter is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, construction arbitration, bond finance and 6 other areas of law. Gerald received a B.S. degree from Central Michigan University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years. Gerald practices at Facca, Richter & Pregler, P.C. in Troy, MI.

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For anyone who provides labor or materials on Georgia construction projects, Georgia’s two-step procedure for pre-lien notices and then two-step procedure for lien waivers lien can trip up even experienced credit teams. To protect your rights, it’s essential to understand how the Notice of Commencement triggers the obligation to send a Notice to Contractor. And when payment is being offered in exchange for a Lien Waiver, you need to know what waivers are valid, and what do to if you don’t see the payment. In each of these two-step procedures, missing the critical window for action can mean forfeiting your lien rights.

In this webinar, Beau Hays, attorney at Hays & Potter, LLP, will walk us through examples of how the notice process works, who must receive it, and how to avoid common missteps and assumed exemptions, then review lien waivers and affidavits of non-payment.

Stay compliant and protect your receivables with confidence in the Peach State.

Speakers

Beau Hays, Attorney, Hays & Potter, LLP

James W. “Beau” Hays is a 1986 graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law, after receiving a B.A. in Political Science from UNC in 1983. He was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1986, has been admitted in the federal courts in all three US District Courts in Georgia and various other districts around the country. He has been lead counsel in litigation matters for over thirty-five years, specializing in commercial disputes, construction litigation and creditors' rights in bankruptcy. With his partner, Emory Potter, Beau founded the Creditors’ Rights Section of the State Bar of Georgia. For many years, Beau has been an editor for the National Association of Credit Management’s Handbook of Credit and Commercial Laws, chapters related to materialman’s liens and construction bonds and has been a regular speaker at NACM regional education events and credit groups.

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The Republican sweep in the U.S. has profound implications for international trade, domestic business operations, and business investment. Additionally, high interest rates, geopolitics, military conflicts, and massive weather events are shaping the business climate—creating both opportunities and challenges. Join the discussion to explore where our economy is headed in the final two quarters of 2025. We’ll examine labor markets, the cost of capital, NACM’s CMI performance, and the trajectory of interest rates. NACM’s Economist will provide valuable insights into the challenges you’re likely to face and offer practical strategies to help you prepare.

Speakers:

Amy Crews Cutts, Ph.D., CBE®, President & Chief Economist, AC Cutts & Associates LLC

Dr. Amy Crews Cutts is a nationally recognized thought leader and chief economist focused on providing strategic economic analysis rooted in practical business terms. Amy is President and Chief Economist of AC Cutts & Associates LLC and also serves as the Chief Economist for Bright Query LLC and the National Association of Credit Management. She was previously Senior Vice President and Chief Economist for Equifax and Senior Director and Deputy Chief Economist at Freddie Mac. With more than 25 years of economic analysis and policy development experience, Amy is a noted expert in credit reporting, consumer and small business credit markets, loan servicing, securitization, residential real estate including home equity and price indices, and trends in employment and compensation.

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Join us for a timely look at how different industries are performing in today's market—and what that means for credit risk. This webinar will provide credit professionals with an overview of key sector trends and equip them with practical insights to better evaluate customers, manage accounts, and align credit strategies with broader economic developments.

Speakers:

 Alfredo Puerta, CICP, Osterman & Company, Inc.

Credit Director for Latin American at Osterman & Co. since 2010, Alfredo Puerta has worked as Credit head for banks such as Citibank and a Financial Consultor for companies such as KPMG and PWC, mainly in Latin America.

He holds a degree in Accounting from the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (Ven) and an MBA and a Master’s in Finance from the Institute of Higher Studies in Administration (IESA) in Venezuela. He is also accredited as a CICP and Investment Consultant.

He also combines his professional activities with Academia, having been a professor of graduate degree programs in Finance since 1997 at some of the highly ranked universities in Latin America, such as the University of Costa Rica and the Universidad Central de Venezuela.

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Best practices for credit management during times of economic uncertainty, equipping you with actionable steps to stay informed and protected. Learn how to monitor customer health in real time and use automation to spot red flags early. We'll also cover how to tighten credit controls without hurting sales and implement layered fraud prevention—including KYB, KYC, and verified bank and trade references. Leave with clear, practical steps to strengthen your credit operations in a volatile environment.

About the Speaker

Nuvo

Make trade credit your competitive advantage. The fastest credit application meets the smartest approval workflow, backed by real-time bank references, credit reports and trade references.

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In today’s volatile global marketplace, protecting your company against customer default is more critical than ever. This session offers a practical overview of trade credit insurance from the perspective of an international credit manager. Learn how credit insurance can be a strategic tool to mitigate risk, enhance financing opportunities, and support global growth. We'll explore real-world applications, policy structures, and tips for maximizing value from your insurer. Ideal for credit professionals managing cross-border accounts or exploring new markets.

Speakers:

 
Jay Tenney, Acrisure

Jay Tenney has more than 20 years of experience in the trade credit and political risk insurance markets. Jay manages the Southwest office of Trade Risk Group/Acrisure, an independent specialty broker of trade credit insurance in the U.S. He manages and generates accounts receivable insurance policies, among his other responsibilities.

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With bankruptcies on the rise, the intersection of mechanic’s liens and bankruptcy filings presents a challenge for credit professionals. This session will provide expert guidance on how to protect your claims when a bankruptcy is filed, offering tips to securing your lien rights and maximizing recovery. Learn how to balance legal protections with strategic decision-making in this evolving area of construction credit.

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