FRAUD PREVENTION TRACK: Strategies for Detecting and Preventing Fraud

Strategic Efficiency Innovation, Certified Fraud Examiner, LCTS

Kathie Thomas, CFE, founded LCTS, LLC in 2012 to assist lenders with the increased regulatory requirements which called for additional training and increased compliance oversight. She has assisted lenders of all sizes to incorporate both technical and process solutions seamlessly into each organization’s unique workflow. Her recommendations are quickly formulated from direct relationships developed deep within the organization which ensures adoption and results. Her background in origination and operations allows her to excel in relating to both the sales and operations perspective, enabling her to devise win-win solutions. As a Certified Fraud Examiner, she has also been instrumental in uncovering potential money laundering rings and fraud schemes that exploit process gaps. Kathie is driven by a profound passion for innovation. She finds joy in sharing her knowledge and available resources with those who seek to grow in the industry.

Partner, CrossCheck Compliance LLC

Mike is a senior financial services executive with over 45 years of operations, financial and technology experience. The last 25 years he has focused specifically in the mortgage industry, covering conforming and nonprime markets, securitization, compliance, and fraud. Prior to co-founding CrossCheck Compliance, Mike helped launch The Prieston Group, which provides fraud prevention and indemnification services to the mortgage industry. Previously, Mike spent 16 years with Household International (now HSBC), where he served in several executive roles, including national sales director of the correspondent mortgage business and chief financial officer of the consumer finance business, Household Finance.

President & Chief Operating Officer, QC Ally

Donna Gibson serves as QC Ally’s Chief Operating Officer and President. She is responsible for delivery operations and tech-enabled business services. With over 35 years of mortgage lending and quality control experience, including 10 years at QC Ally, she continues to partner with the company’s QC and compliance client partner teams while continuing to provide the care, accessibility, and accuracy the company was built upon. Considered a leading industry expert for QC and fraud detection services, Donna’s expertise and understanding of how to integrate technology to minimize risk and ensure adherence to best practices and underwriting guidelines means QC Ally client partners can trust the accuracy of their service.

Director of Government Affairs, Weiner Brodsky Kider PC

Experienced mortgage leader of 25 years who served as Executive Director of the Ohio MBA, Ohio Dept Superintendent & NMLS Ombudsman. Proud CMB since 2016 now serving as the CMB Society Vice Chair. Privileged to work with the WBK team that sets the standard for mortgage regulatory compliance, examination survival, ACN & NMLS filings, acquisitions and joint ventures as well as experience on-site examination support and survival. I am a frequent speaker, mentor, trainer and co-author of MBA Compliance Essentials Temporary Authority for Mortgage Loan Originators and coordinator of MBA Remote Work Model Language. MBA Florida Ambassador, Mortgage Banking Bound instructor, AARMR Industry Advisory Council Chair, VP of the MBA of Florida & Florida CMB Society Co-Chair. All this, but Not an Attorney