2026 UCC CONFERENCE

TIM BROWN

Mr. Raider — 2026 Celebrity Guest

Tim Brown, Nicknamed “Mr. Raider,” is a former NFL wide receiver and kick returner who played 16 seasons with the Raiders. A Notre Dame standout and 1987 Heisman Trophy winner, he became a 9-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into both the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame.

LAURA SELLEW

Account Executive @ Clutch

Laura Sellew is a New Smyrna Beach-based Account Executive at Clutch, a fintech platform that helps credit unions grow loans and deposits through better digital experiences. Laura brings a practitioner’s eye to how AI and automation are reshaping the way credit unions approach collections.

Milton Hunt

Master of Ceremony

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.

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, working closely with leading U.S. auto lenders to leverage vehicle history data throughout the entire auto loan lifecycle.

Ronald Faussette

Motivational Speaker

Ronald 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.

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.

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.

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, with over 45 years of experience in tracing, recovery, and compliance training.

Brian Hamilton

Head of Embedded Lending @ Origence

Brian Hamilton has over 30 years of experience across financial institutions, contact centers, and fintech, leading innovation in consumer lending, origination platforms, and embedded lending solutions.

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, federal courts across the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Tennessee, and the 6th Circuit.

Steve Castagna

Chief Growth Officer @ Akuvo

Steve Castagna is a financial services technology executive with 20+ years of experience, now serving as Chief Growth Officer at AKUVO, driving revenue strategy, partnerships, and growth.

Emmaline Aliff

Head of Advisors group @ Equifax

Emmaline is a seasoned leader in credit, economics, and data science with more than 20 years of experience translating complex information into actionable insight, and heads The Equifax Advisors group.