NWFLC Quarterly Meeting — City of Mary Esther, FL

Join us for the Northwest Florida League of Cities Quarterly Meeting

Protecting Your Organization from Fraud

In 2022, fraud losses in the United States totaled larger than most annual industry revenues. With advancements in technology, criminals are getting more skilled in their ability to separate you from your money. Taking action is the only way to proactively help protect you and your organization from potential catastrophic fraud losses. Join us for a presentation by the Capital City Bank Team, who will educate us on the first step in any fraud action plan, which is to educate yourself so that you can know how to protect yourself.

Presentation Highlights

Is your organization at risk from fraud?
What types of fraud exist, and what are the most recent trends?
Where is your organization most vulnerable?
What damage can fraud do to your organization?
How can you proactively protect your organization?

Draft Agenda

(all times CST)

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Board of Directors Meeting

6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Reception

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Dinner and Presentations

Meeting Details

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Wentz Brothers' Festival of Fears

300 Mary Esther Blvd, Unit 118

Mary Esther, FL 32569

*Please Note: A $50 no-show fee will be charged to your city if you register and do not cancel before the event begins.

Speakers

Chris Wilson, CTP

Mr. Wilson oversees Capital City Bank’s Institutional Banking & Treasury Management Group and has spent the past 18 years dedicated to helping clients optimize & de-risk their financial processes and working capital by leveraging treasury management solutions. He has been a contributor and guest speaker on a variety of treasury management topics, including Fraud, AP/AR Automation Strategies, Liquidity Optimization, and Business Process Benchmarking throughout the Southeast. Mr. Wilson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business & Marketing from Ball State University, and holds his Certified Treasury Professional designation from the Association of Financial Professionals since 2014.

Michele Pellino Institutional Banking AVP

Mrs. Pellino has spent the past 20 years building upon her expertise in Government, Corporate and Personal Finance. Capital City Bank has entrusted Michele in partnering exclusively with local governments, publicly owned infrastructure/utility companies, and large nonprofit organization, Mrs. Pellino uses her decades of banking experience allow her to be a strategic partner who can help her clients focus on liquidity optimization, both short and long-term capital management and overall execution of financial priorities. She routinely consults with her clients on debt issuance, banking trends, and financial planning. Mrs. Pellino holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Florida State University but has found her passion in the financial services sector.

Alison Gross Treasury Management

Over the past 20 years of Mrs. Gross’ banking career, she has partnered with a multitude of clients in our Business Banking, Corporate Banking, and Institutional Banking group, advising them on how to achieve best-in-class performance around accounts payable/ receivables, mitigating risk, liquidity management and various operational processes. Mrs. Gross graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Florida State University. Her background in psychology has afforded her a unique opportunity to assist clients looking for best practices in affecting change within their organizational processes.