Thursday Keynote:  

Mike Schlappi

At the age of 14, Mike was an outstanding athlete when a gunshot to the chest at point-blank range challenged his dreams. He would never walk again. After months of rigorous physical therapy, he began playing basketball from his wheelchair and went on to become a standout athlete.

Mike Schlappi's thought-provoking keynote presentation challenges individuals of all ages and walks of life, that you can take response-ability and be empowered despite difficult circumstances. Mike challenges  "If You Can't Stand Up, Stand Out!"

National Community Banking Perspective:

Jill Sung, ICBA Treasurer

Jill Sung is treasurer of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), the only national advocacy organization that exclusively represents community banks. She also serves as president and CEO of Abacus Federal Savings Bank in New York City.

Sung serves in many leadership roles at ICBA. She is a member of the ICBA Executive Committee, board of directors, and Federal Delegate Board. She serves on the Policy Development Committee and is the Executive Committee liaison for Cyber and Data Security and Housing Finance committees. Sung also serves on the board of directors for TCM Bank, the credit card bank of ICBA Payments.

In addition to her national service, Sung is also active in a variety of local positions. She is a member of the Chinatown Rotary Club and is the Foundation Board Director for the Association for a Better New York, and a partner with Greater New York.

Sung has a law degree and has used her legal and financial expertise to guide Abacus through complex regulatory environments while maintaining its mission to serve immigrant and underserved communities.