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Courtney Turner, Third Party Risk Manager, Deere & Co Practical Solutions for Scaling Third Party Risk Management Track 2: Fortifying the Shoreline (Operational Risk & Resilience) Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM Atlantic Ballroom 2 SESSION DESCRIPTION In today’s complex business landscape, effectively managing third party risk is crucial, especially for large organizations with extensive supplier inventories. John Deere's is over 30,000 within scope. This session would share our innovative strategies for scaling third party risk management practices to ensure that risk assessments are commensurate with the… Show More SPEAKERS Courtney Turner Third Party Risk Manager Deere & Co Courtney Turner is the Third-Party Risk Manager, with over 17 years of invaluable experience at John Deere. Courtney's career at John Deere began in Supply Management, where she spent the first decade specializing in areas such as Order Fulfillment Process (OFP), global growth initiatives, strategic sourcing, and managing indirect materials. Courtney shifted her focus to Information Security, dedicating over 7 years to mastering security banking regulations for audit and compliance… Show More Previous Next

Keynote Keynote Wednesday, April 9, 2025 9:00 AM - 9:55 AM Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level SESSION DESCRIPTION SPEAKERS Previous Next

Session Information Coming Soon! Track 3: Surfing the Waves of Innovation & Automation Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Atlantic Ballroom 3 SESSION DESCRIPTION SPEAKERS Previous Next

Ed Thomas, ProcessUnity Get Off the Assessment Treadmill. Take a Data-First, Questionnaire-Second Approach to TPRM Track 3: Surfing the Waves of Innovation & Automation Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Atlantic Ballroom 3 SESSION DESCRIPTION The work never ends. Every year, we onboard more third parties. And every year, our assessment workload gets worse. More resources to help? Not going to happen. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. We have been at this process for years, but it continues to get worse for your team and… Show More SPEAKERS Ed Thomas Senior Vice President ProcessUnity Ed Thomas is a Senior Vice President at ProcessUnity, with an extensive background in Third-Party Risk Management. A seasoned expert in the field, Ed has years of experience guiding organizations on their journey to establish efficient and effective risk management programs. Combining his deep industry knowledge with practical insights, Ed aims to assist organizations in realizing the full potential of their TPRM programs. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from… Show More Previous Next

John Tondreau, ProcessUnity DEMO: ProcessUnity Track 2: Fortifying the Shoreline (Operational Risk & Resilience) Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Atlantic Ballroom 2 SESSION DESCRIPTION SPEAKERS John Tondreau Senior Director / Solution Architect ProcessUnity John Tondreau brings over 20 years of expertise in risk, compliance, and vendor risk management to his role as Senior Director - Solutions Architect at ProcessUnity. Since joining ProcessUnity in 2014, John has become a key leader in developing innovative accelerator solutions, such as the TPRM DORA Accelerator and bespoke use cases for high-profile customers like Wells Fargo and American Express. His work has driven significant engagement and strategic growth… Show More Previous Next

Dean Alms & Loren Johnson, Aravo The Next AI Wave is on its Way: Are You Ready? Track 3: Surfing the Waves of Innovation & Automation Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Atlantic Ballroom 3 SESSION DESCRIPTION AI has ushered in a wave of imagination and innovation in TPRM. Already, it is revolutionizing how risk professionals optimize third-party engagement lifecycles, workflows, evaluations, due diligence, and risk mitigation. And there’s much more yet to come. Are you ready to catch the wave? In this session, you will learn… Show More SPEAKERS Loren Johnson Marketing Aravo Loren Johnson is a Product Marketer and Risk Evangelist at Aravo. Driven by a passion for innovation and solving business challenges, Loren brings an international business perspective and desire to deliver measurable customer success. Loren is a long-term TPRM advocate with an MBA in International Management from Thunderbird, and more than 30 years working in the technology sector. With nearly nine years in the GRC and TPRM market, Loren brings… Show More Previous Next

Julia Yuabov, KPMG; Andrew Moyad, Shared Assessments; Laura Arnott, Vigilant LLC; Jon Sternstein, Stern Security TPRM Metrics & Reporting Panel Track 1: Anchoring TPRM Essentials & Best Practices Tuesday, April 8, 2025 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM Atlantic Ballroom 1 SESSION DESCRIPTION Session description coming soon! SPEAKERS Jon Sternstein Founder & CEO Stern Security Jon Sternstein is the Founder and CEO of Stern Security (https://www.sternsecurity.com), the cyber security company behind Velocity, the premier cybersecurity risk quantification platform. Jon has been a lead contributor to securing a wide variety of organizations in healthcare, education, finance, legal, public utilities, and government industries. Jon is the co-author of the Cisco Press course titled “Security Penetration Testing (The Art of Hacking Series) LiveLessons”. Jon holds numerous cybersecurity certificati… Show More Laura Arnott Director/CCO Vigilant Compliance, LLC Laura joined Vigilant Compliance, LLC in 2024 as a Director providing regulatory compliance consulting and outsourced CCO services to investment advisers. Prior to Vigilant, Laura was the Information Risk Management Strategist at Barrow Hanley Global Investors, supervising the TPRM and risk management functions for multiple departments and providing executive advisory services and strategic planning across Compliance and IT. She was also responsible for managing compliance with the GIPS® standards. Laura's… Show More Andrew Moyad CEO Shared Assessments Andrew is the CEO of Shared Assessments, a global risk membership organization that supports hundreds of companies, risk programs, and thousands of their associated third-party, compliance, cyber, and other risk professionals. As a risk practitioner and executive with more than 25 years in risk management, Andrew promotes the creation of cultures of accountability for organizations and their third parties. Prior to joining Shared Assessments in 2022, Andrew served… Show More Julia Yuabov Director, Third Party Compliance KPMG US Julia Yuabov is a seasoned third party risk professional with legal training and experience in financial as well as professional services industries. Currently, Julia serves as a Director of Third Party Compliance at KPMG US. Julia holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University and Juris Doctor degree from Widener University School of Law. While started out in legal, Julia spent majority of her career in risk and compliance… Show More Jenn Wilkinson VP TPRM Cenlar FSB I bring over 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry with a special focus to third party risk and vendor oversight. I am proud to possess the ability to build a robust and, regulatory compliant Third Party Risk infrastructure. I am a member of the ABA's TPRM roundtable as well as Women in TPRM, a professional group. While my institution's primary regulator is the OCC, I have extensive experience… Show More Previous Next

Session Information Coming Soon! Track 3: Surfing the Waves of Innovation & Automation Wednesday, April 9, 2025 3:10 PM - 4:00 PM Atlantic Ballroom 3 SESSION DESCRIPTION SPEAKERS Previous Next

Whether you're plundering insights or discovering hidden gems in TPRM, this midday feast will have you ready to conquer the rest of the day! Lunch Meal Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:50 AM - 1:00 PM Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level SESSION DESCRIPTION On Day 2 of our conference, join us for another bountiful lunch fit for captains and crew alike. After a full morning of navigating the waters of third-party risk management, take a break to enjoy a delicious spread and swap stories of daring risk adventures with fellow buccaneers. Replenish your… Show More SPEAKERS Previous Next

Vrushali Lakhpati, VP, Head of Global Third Party Due Diligence Program, AmTrust Financial Services Learning from the Titanic: Dealing with Operational Resilience in TPRM Track 2: Fortifying the Shoreline (Operational Risk & Resilience) Tuesday, April 8, 2025 3:10 PM - 4:00 PM Atlantic Ballroom 2 SESSION DESCRIPTION TPRM professionals and leaders can draw valuable lessons from the tragic sinking of the Titanic that can be applied to enhance operational resilience in TPRM and enhance organization's ability to not only survive but thrive in the face of disruptions. Operational resilience is not just about having contingency plans in… Show More SPEAKERS Vrushali Lakhpati VP, Head of Global Third Party Due Diligence Program AmTrust Financial Services Vrushali Lakhpati is head of the Global Third Party Due Diligence Program at AmTrust Financial services leading strategic initiatives focused on transforming the TPRM program that is robust and complaint with global regulatory requirements. Vrushali brings over 15 years of experience in financial services industry including 9+ years of working with the Big 4 consulting firms primarily maturing third party risk and cybersecurity programs and implementing technology solutions. Vrushali is… Show More Previous Next

Commander Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.) Leadership and Accountability When It Matters Keynote Tuesday, April 8, 2025 9:00 AM - 9:55 AM Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level SESSION DESCRIPTION Engaging his audience as a compelling storyteller, Commander Lippold draws upon his Pillars of Leadership to offer strategies he learned and applied to instill integrity into his team members and mitigate crises throughout his naval career. With takeaways for every organization to evaluate their own achievements and shortfalls as they… Show More SPEAKERS Commander Kirk Lippold Authority on Leadership, Global Security; Former Commander of the USS Cole, Former USNA Adjunct Professor on Leadership & Ethics USN (Ret.) Commander Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.) was the Commanding Officer of the USS Cole when it came under a suicide terrorist attack by al Qaeda in the port of Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000. During his command, he and his crew distinguished themselves by saving the American war ship from sinking. This event is widely recognized as one of the most brazen acts of terrorism by al Qaeda prior to September 11,… Show More Previous Next

Fuel Up for the TPRM Voyage! Registration & Breakfast Meal Wednesday, April 9, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level SESSION DESCRIPTION Ahoy, early risers! Before we set sail on a full day of TPRM adventures, join us for a hearty breakfast and final check-in. From 7:30 to 8:45 AM , fuel up on a spread fit for a pirate crew while connecting with fellow shipmates and gathering your conference materials. This is… Show More SPEAKERS Previous Next