NACM Connect

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember and deeply honor the brave men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces — those who gave everything so that we could stand where we stand today. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to this nation deserve more than a moment of reflection; they deserve a lifetime of gratitude.

05/20/2026

Our Regional Meeting is in the books. Thank you to the speakers and attendees for making this event a great success.

The session on 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘁, led by Staci Cima, CCE, of Echo Electric, explored the challenges of digital transformation in finance automation. Staci shared real-life experiences and effective strategies for overcoming resistance and ensuring successful adoption of new technologies. In 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀’ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, Erica Mannix and Daniel B. Besikof from Lowenstein Sandler discussed the critical function of Chapter 11 creditors’ committees in safeguarding unsecured interests. They highlighted strategies for collaboration and advocacy through case studies that illustrated financing negotiations and litigation tactics.

Chris Kuehl from Armada Corporate Intelligence provided an 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁e, analyzing the rapid changes under the current administration and their implications for the economy and commercial credit landscape.

Lastly, John Cornell of Crescendo Trade Risk led a discussion on 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻/𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿, emphasizing the need for intentional risk management strategies. He argued that a well-defined risk retention mix could enhance enterprise value and elevate the role of credit leaders in organizational leadership.

Last stop for our Spring Regional Meetings is tomorrow in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!

05/18/2026

Here's to a fantastic day of learning and professional growth at our 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 last Thursday!

Attendees kicked off the day by discussing rapid 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀, learning how to cut through the noise to make faster, smarter credit decisions. Industry experts then broke down the complex world of 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗰𝘆, providing crucial strategies to help trade creditors minimize risk and maximize financial recoveries. We also explored real-world solutions for 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 and wrapped up the day with a fun, interactive workshop solving 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀. Thank you to all of our incredible speakers and attendees for sharing their insights and making the event a resounding success!

Next stops on the 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 this week - Omaha, NE and Milwaukee, WI. Learn more at https://www.nacmconnect.org/regional-meetings/.

05/13/2026

What an awesome meeting in Buffalo, NY yesterday!!! With more than 25 members, speakers and staff in attendance, the event's energy and overall vibe made this one of our most memorable Regional Meetings at this year's Credit Races.

The presentations provided attendees with a comprehensive toolkit for optimizing cash flow and mitigating credit risk in a volatile 2026 economy. They also learned how automated A/R workflows and Standby Letters of Credit can streamline collections and provide payment security. Additionally, our popular credit game entertained and educated participants on different credit scenarios.

Congratulations to Dorothy Buchanan,CBA,CICP from Rosina Food Products for winning a free registration to one of our upcoming Fall Credit Conferences.

We're off to Worcester, MA tomorrow and Omaha, NE and Milwaukee, WI next week to cap off our Spring Regional Meetings.

You can still join us by visiting https://www.nacmconnect.org/regional-meetings/ and registering today.

And for all our Buffalo members, keep the excitement going by attending our upcoming Buffalo Bisons baseball game on June 18th. Register at https://nacmconnect.formstack.com/forms/nacm_connect_member_social_event_buffalo_june_18_2026 and look out for your special email invite in your inbox.

05/12/2026

Join us for NACM Connect's Wisconsin Regional Meeting aka "The Brew City Closer" on May 21, 2026, at the Milwaukee Marriott West! This is an exceptional opportunity for credit professionals to network and gain insights from industry leaders. Engage in sessions covering economic updates, the role of creditors' committees, automation in credit processes, and strategic risk management. Don't miss the chance to enhance your career and expand your knowledge. Register today at: https://conta.cc/4uI9UYP

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05/11/2026

Kudos to the speakers, attendees and staff that joined us in 𝗙𝘁. 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗲, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 and 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗢𝗵𝗶𝗼 last week! These 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 were filled with insightful presentations and invaluable opportunities to network with other local professionals.

We're excited about heading to 𝗕𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗼, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸 and 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘀 this week. East Coast here we come!!!

The race isn’t over.

Next week is 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗮, 𝗡𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗮 and 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘂𝗸𝗲𝗲, 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻.

Visit https://www.nacmconnect.org/regional-meetings/ to learn more and register today!

05/06/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀!

In Pittsburgh, Matthew D. McGowan kicked off the day with his session on "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀," where he revealed how social impact can drive measurable results for organizations with real-world examples from Staffmark Group.

An experienced panel of credit professionals from U.S. Steel followed with their session on "𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁, 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴" and shared insights on how automation is transforming credit management and billing processes with cutting-edge technologies.

Soon after, Maribeth Thomas guided attendees through "𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗰𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲” with strategies to thrive amidst the evolving bankruptcy practices of 2026 and beyond. Last, Frank Schetski tackled "𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘀𝘁," offering humorous yet practical strategies for managing challenging customer relationships effectively.

𝗡𝗔𝗖𝗠 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 are your chance to connect, learn, and grow with the best in the commercial credit industry. Learn more at https://www.nacmconnect.org/regional-meetings/ and register today!

05/01/2026

From our Careers in Credit job board...

💼 Featured Job Listing! Edw C Levy Co is hiring for an Assistant Credit Manager.

For more information and to apply now, visit https://www.careersincredit.org/jobs/22235525.

04/23/2026

Back in the Windy City for the 2026 Credit Race Regional Meetings!

We’re kicking things off at our new Chicago location with an intensive "Risk Profile Deep Dive."

Huge thanks to Conrad Ragan (Director, Corporate Restructuring) and Rich Newman (Managing Director, UCC Practice Co-Chair) from Alvarez & Marsal for leading our opening session.

Their expertise on the key trends shaping our future outlook is the perfect start to a day of strategy and networking.

Let’s get to work!

04/22/2026

What an incredible time in Indianapolis! The Credit Race Regional Meeting was packed with high-energy networking and valuable insights. We loved seeing everyone connect and share their expertise trackside.

We are officially fueled up and heading back home to Chicago tomorrow. A huge thank you to Indy for the hospitality and to all the attendees who made this leg of the race a success!

If you missed this one, the race isn’t over yet.

To see all our other May Regional Meetings, visit
https://nacmconnect.org/regional-meetings