RMA East Michigan
  
FALL 2015 NEWSLETTER
Officers
  
Casey Johnson
President
Euler Hermes
  
John Danielson
Vice President
Level One Bank
  
Adam Mazza
Treasurer
Talmer Bank & Trust
  
Jaime Johnson
Secretary
Level One Bank

Jason Currie
Past President
Bodman PLC
  
  
Board of Directors
  
Lisa Frentz
Audit Chair
Doeren Mayhew

Kristen Veresh
Communications Chair
Varnum LLP

John Danielson
Education Chair
Level One Bank

Zana Tomich
Membership Chair
Dalton & Tomich

Jason Currie
Nominating Committee Chair
Bodman PLC

Robert Bertucci
Programming Chair
Comerica Bank

John Dimovski
Sponsorship Co-Chair
Harmon Partners

Jeff Hoover
Sponsorship Co-Chair
Howard & Howard 

Peter Leto
YP Chair
Bodman PLC

Chelsea Haftka Nakken
Women in Banking Chair
Wells Fargo Bank

MISSION STATEMENT

 

The East Michigan Chapter of the Risk Management Association is a member driven organization dedicated to promoting and implementing professional development and relationship building opportunities for the financial and Risk Management industries. 

 
Thank You Sponsors
  
Platinum Sponsor

Level One Bank

G old Sponsors
Great Lakes Business Credit
Howard & Howard Attorneys
Varnum LLP
  
Silver Sponsor
Harmon Partners

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Want to Sponsor RMA East Michigan?
  
We have general sponsorships and golf sponsorships currently available!
  
Please contact us:

Get Involved. Volunteer with RMA East Michigan.

Our chapter presents opportunities for individuals to get involved. Chapters rely on the talents of volunteers to stage many of their programs, conduct membership development efforts, and promote the ideals of the Association. 

To find out more about how you can get involved in our chapter, contact us :

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  • Webinars
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RMA Credit Risk Certification

 

Why RMA-CRC?

 
In today's rapidly changing financial services industry, you need practical, day-to-day knowledge that will help you excel in your profession. You need the latest skills-skills that are current and complete. And you need the demonstrated ability to serve a diverse base of clients. Plus, you need all of your knowledge, skills, and abilities to be validated by a respected organization like RMA. 
 


For more information, check out our website:

www.rmahq.org.

 
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An Interview with the
2015 | 2016 President 
Casey Johnson, Euler Hermes 
 
  

Question: What are your goals for our chapter this upcoming year?  

Answer: "I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to be in the position I am in.  The past presidents have done a great job of keeping the momentum going for the chapter.  When I set my goals for the upcoming term, I looked at what would be most beneficial to the chapter.  Gaining new sponsors is one of the top priorities.  The sponsors bring a lot of value to the RMA by offering programming ideas, committee opportunities, and ideas on how to better serve our members.  The second goal for the year was to bring more of a focus on the programming and what will make our events successful.  We are introducing new venues, new events, and a more diverse offering for networking and education.  The programming for us is the channel to get our name out there and show people what we are all about."

Upcoming Networking Events
    
Tuesday, December 1 - Mingle Bells Networking & Charity Event with ACG Detroit
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Red Run Golf Course in Royal Oak

Thursday, January 7 - Break the Rules...Close More Business with Keynote Speaker Greg Coyne
7:30am - 9:30am
Renaissance Conference Center in Detroit 
Registration to open soon

Thursday, January 28 - Kick-off to the  Super Bowl Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fowling Warehouse in Hamtramck
Registration to open soon

Tuesday, February 9 - Economic and Financial Market Outlook with ACG Detroit
7:15am - 9:00am
Glen Oaks in Farmington Hills
Registration to open soon

Friday, March 18 - March Madness Event
Currently finalizing details for time and location
Registration to open soon
  
Thursday, May 5- Level One Sponsored: Vendor Appreciation Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Level One Bank in Farmington Hills
Registration to open soon

Thursday, May 19- Women In Banking Pamper Yourself for Spring Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Nails 07 Organic Nail Spa in Royal Oak
Registration to open soon

Monday, June 6 - Annual Golf Outing
11:00am Shotgun Start
Tanglewood Golf Club in South Lyon
Registration & Sponsorships to open soon


Upcoming Educational Events

Friday, February 5 - Lending to Nonprofit Organizations
8:30am - 5:00pm
Level One Bank in Farmington Hills
Registration to open soon

Tuesday, February 23 - Asset-Based Lending for Non-Asset-Based Lenders
8:30am - 5:00pm
Level One Bank in Farmington Hills
Registration to open soon

Monday, March 21 - Lending to the Long-Term Care Industry
8:30am - 5:00pm
Level One Bank in Farmington Hills
Registration to open soon
Oktoberfest Event Recap
By: Peter Leto, Bodman PLC
  
On September 24, Brew Detroit graciously hosted the Risk Management Association East Michigan Chapter for an Oktoberfest-themed networking event.  In the spirit of Oktoberfest, the evening was filled with beer tasting, various appetizers, and a guided tour that showcased the art of making craft beer and delicious food provided by Slows Bar BQ. As expected, the event was well attended and an all-around, success. 
  
A Quick Look into 
Aviation Law
By: Amanda Pontes, Bodman PLC
  
Owning an aircraft, whether individually or through a business, creates significant exposure to personal liability. The natural response to this potential liability is to form a limited liability company to own and operate the aircraft - with the hope of isolating the risk in the new entity and shielding the owners from liability.  While this may be the answer for other high-risk assets, in the case of aircraft ownership, this strategy can actually increase personal liability.  Owning and operating an aircraft through single purpose LLC without consultation with aviation counsel can lead to illegal operation (albeit unintentional) of the aircraft. Unless they are well-versed in the Federal Aviation Regulations - which in this case are counterintuitive -- most owners (and their attorneys and advisors) are unaware of this issue until it is too late. If owners are operating through a single-purpose LLC without the necessary documentation required by the Federal Aviation Administration, the usual protections of an LLC will fall away.  Even worse, most insurance policies require compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.  If an aircraft owner runs afoul of these regulations, such failure will render the insurance policy ineffective, leaving the owners totally exposed.  Therefore, it is essential that aircraft owners consult with aviation law experts to ensure that they are complying with the intricate rules of the Federal Aviation Administration.

  

 

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