Zain Tariq

Senior Analyst, FIG Research - S&P Global Market Intelligence

Zain Tariq manages a team of research analysts at S&P Global Market Intelligence and produces data-driven research. The team is primarily responsible for providing data insights on the U.S. financial and real estate industries. He has covered the banking space for over eight years including regulatory changes, financial trends, branch footprints, and M&A. Prior to joining S&P, Zain collected experience as a finance officer and accountant for multiple organizations. Zain completed his ACCA in 2018. In addition to the ACCA, he completed BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University in 2011 and MSc in Finance from BPP Business School in 2013.

Dan Marks

President, Growth Solutions, OptimaFI

Dan Marks leads the client strategy, service, creative, and marketing teams for OptimaFI. He has over 20 years experience helping financial services companies grow profitably by applying data driven and digital strategies. Dan joined OptimaFI after serving for 5 years as the Chief Marketing Officer at Hancock Whitney where assets increased from $22B to over $30B during his tenure. Dan’s other experience includes a progression of roles at First Horizon including 5 years as Chief Marketing Officer, head of financial services marketing for a national retailer, and an early stint at Vention in analyst/client services roles. Dan has a BS in Accounting from Belhaven University and a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University. Dan is frequently asked to speak live or digitally on data driven strategy, digital, and financial services marketing all over the world and has contributed to numerous articles and books. His leadership has been recognized at the national CMO Awards and as a national "Top 100 Marketing Leader."

Brian Love

CEO and Founder at White Clay

Brian Love's 15+ years in sales, relationship, and project management within the Banking Industry make him a unique, dependable Executive Recruiting partner for any Financial Institution. Deft industry knowledge allows Brian to share an identifiable perspective with his candidates and clients. Building a long-term, trust-based relationship is paramount and integrity comes first in every decision. As a banker, Brian excelled at effective networking while always jumping at the opportunity to add value to his clients with integrity, patience, and hands-on, focused service. He has won multi-million dollar deposit and lending relationships through his commercial business development efforts. Brian was also involved in Technological and Operational initiatives as well, like Mobile Banking application design and Prepaid Card program implementation. Now, as a recruiter, he utilizes the same skills to deliver unparalleled service with a top-notch consultative approach.

Trey Maust

Chief Innovation Officer, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Trey Maust serves as Chief Innovation Officer to guide the FDIC’s work to promote the adoption of innovative technologies within the FDIC and across the financial services sector. Mr. Maust most recently served as Executive Chairman of Lewis & Clark Bank. In addition, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Bankevo LLC, a nonbank subsidiary of Lewis & Clark Bancorp, and Chairman of the Board of Lewis & Clark Bancorp. He has also served in several public sector and industry leadership roles including Chairman of the American Bankers Association’s Core Platforms Committee; Bankers Advisory Board Member at the Conference of State Bank Supervisors; and member of the FDIC’s Advisory Committee on Community Banking. Mr. Maust earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration at Portland State University.