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“Great things happen when credit unions serving firefighters & first responders come together. Our face-to-face and online interaction is the platform where collaboration begins, and GREAT ideas are generated”
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Tuesday, September 23
 

7:30am EDT

🍽️☕ Attendee and Guest Networking Breakfast / Exhibits open
Tuesday September 23, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Start your day with hot breakfast, and the opportunity to build stronger connections with your peers from credit unions across the country.
Tuesday September 23, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Big Pine-Conch-Duck

8:00am EDT

🏷️ Registration/Hospitality
Tuesday September 23, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Please note:  Name Tags are required for all events!

Your safety in the time of COVID is our biggest concern. NCOFCU and the hotel will be following all of the latest COVID protocols from the local authorities at the time of our conference to ensure that you have a safe and pleasurable experience.

While the hotel and the National Council of Firefighter Credit Unions Inc (NCOFCU) have put in place preventative measures designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19, You understand that your voluntary attendance at the NCOFCU Conference may expose you to an increased risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus. Furthermore, you understand that NCOFCU cannot guarantee that you will not become infected with COVID-19.

Please observe any COVID-19 requirements imposed by the hotel and NCOFCU for your safety and others. 

Tuesday September 23, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Lobby Patio

8:30am EDT

1. 🗣️ Welcome Opening
Tuesday September 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
We are so excited to have you all here and to share with you the amazing things we have planned. We have a great lineup of speakers, workshops, and activities that will help us all learn more about the topics that matter most to us.

We hope that this conference will be a place where we can come together to share ideas, learn from each other, and build relationships. We also hope that it will be a place where we can find inspiration and motivation to take action in our own lives.

So let's get started! Let's make this an amazing event and create something special together.

Tuesday September 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Grand Ballroom

8:30am EDT

2. 🗣️ 🚒Fire Chief
Tuesday September 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Alan Averette

Alan Averette

Fire Chief, Key West Fire Department

Tuesday September 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am EDT

8:30am EDT

3. 🚒 Fire Dept. Honor Guard
Tuesday September 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Fire Dept. Honor Guard

Tuesday September 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Ballroom A&B

8:30am EDT

4. 🗣️ Exhibitor Introductions
Tuesday September 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Each exhibitor will have a few minutes to tell you about themselves and invite you to their booth.

Tuesday September 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Ballroom A&B

9:00am EDT

Initiative to Drive Your 2025 Strategy
Tuesday September 23, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EDT




Speakers
avatar for Ancin Cooley

Ancin Cooley

President/CEO, Synergy Credit Union Consulting
Mr. Ancin Cooley, CIA, CISA, is the Founder and Principal of Synergy Credit Union Consulting, Inc. Synergy provides a suite of risk management services to financial institutions, which include loan reviews, information technology audits, internal audits, directors' exams, and regulatory... Read More →

Tuesday September 23, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

9:45am EDT

☕ Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Tuesday September 23, 2025 9:45am - 10:00am EDT
Tuesday September 23, 2025 9:45am - 10:00am EDT
Ballroom Foyer

10:00am EDT

National/Credit Union Economic Vision
Tuesday September 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Steven Rick

Steven Rick

Chief Economist, TrueStage
Steven Rick is director and chief economist at TruStageTM. His primary responsibilities include conducting strategic research, analysis and forecasting of the financial services industry, with special emphasis on the consumer and credit union markets.Rick’s forecasts serve as a... Read More →
Sponsors/Exhibitors
avatar for Truestage

Truestage

TruStage™ is a financially strong insurance, investment and technology provider, built on the philosophy of people helping people. We believe a brighter financial future should be accessible to everyone, and our products and solutions help people confidently make financial decisions... Read More →
Tuesday September 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

11:00am EDT

🗣️ The McCormick Hour
Tuesday September 23, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
An exciting panel discussion on issues & opportunities today & tomorrow!
  • Interest rates and issues
  • fraud, cyber, phishing training and risks.
  • Fin Tech competition
  • Non-Interest Income
  • Staffing issues
  • Digital Currency, the Fed talked about setting up a digital exchange.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Richards

Michael Richards

President/CEO, Richards & Associates CPA's
Michael Richards, CPA   PhotoMike Richards has held the position of CEO of Richards & Associates, CPAs for over forty years. He joined the firm in 1973 after earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the California State University at Los Angeles and becoming a Certified Public Accountant... Read More →
avatar for Matt Herbert

Matt Herbert

CEO, San Diego Firefighters Federal Credit Union
Matt enjoyed a 40+ year career at Northrop Grumman FCU where he progressed from running their IT system to running the credit union as the CEO.  Over the years, he learned the difference between running a successful credit union and running a credit union for the success of its members... Read More →
avatar for Andy Polott

Andy Polott

General Council, Lafayette Federal Credit Union
Andy’s 42-year career in private law practice as a transactional attorney, together with his personal experience as a real estate entrepreneur and as CEO of his mid-sized law firm enabled Andy to deeply understand and internalize the needs of and difficulties faced by his clients... Read More →
avatar for Michael McCormick

Michael McCormick

Director, NCOFCU
Michael McCormick has been a Director with the National Council of Firefighter Credit Unions (NCOFCU) since its inception in 2001. He has also been a director with the San Diego Firefighters Federal Credit Union since 1998 serving as the Treasurer for 10 years, as the Vice Chairman... Read More →
Tuesday September 23, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

12:00pm EDT

🍽️ CEO Networking Lunch - Thank You Money Concepts
Tuesday September 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
CEO networking lunch sponsored by Money Concepts.
Tuesday September 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Hyatt Regency Riverwalk

12:00pm EDT

🍽️ Networking Lunch Directors & Exhibitors
Tuesday September 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Get acquainted with old friends and meet new ones. Exhibits open.
Tuesday September 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Rio Grand Ballroom

1:00pm EDT

🗣️FHLB
Tuesday September 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for lenwood Brooks

lenwood Brooks

VP, Director of Government & Industry Relations at Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, FHLB
Seasoned professional with 20 years of experience designing nationwide Public Relations strategies, leading high-functioning teams, and reforming financial services. Previously appointed by President Donald J. Trump to serve as the Chief of Staff to The Honorable Rodney E. Hood... Read More →
Tuesday September 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

2:00pm EDT

🗣️TBA
Tuesday September 23, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Tuesday September 23, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

3:00pm EDT

☕ Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Tuesday September 23, 2025 3:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Coffie break with exhibitors.
Tuesday September 23, 2025 3:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Ballroom Foyer

3:15pm EDT

TBA
Tuesday September 23, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Tuesday September 23, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT

4:00pm EDT

TBA
Tuesday September 23, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tuesday September 23, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

5:30pm EDT

🍷Exhibitor Reception
Tuesday September 23, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Meet the exhibitors and see what they can do for you.
Tuesday September 23, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Ballroom Foyer

6:30pm EDT

🍷 🍽️ Evening open to visit Key West and have dinner.
Tuesday September 23, 2025 6:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Tuesday September 23, 2025 6:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
 
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