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Donald founded FinPro, Inc. in 1987. He is a frequent speaker at various trade association functions and teaches at Stonier Graduate School of Banking, Graduate School of Banking at Colorado and Graduate School of Bank Investments and Financial Management. Donald is also a founder of de novo banks in Pennsylvania and New York and a significant investor in many others. He has served in Board, Managerial and advisory roles with all types of financial institutions.

Nicholas has primary responsibility for all regulatory and compliance related engagements. He is well versed in all aspects of bank supervision and regulation as a result of a 36 year career in which he has held positions including, the FDIC's Director of Supervision, Director of the NJ Division of Banking, Basel Committee member, Chairman of the FFIEC's Task Force on Supervision and State Liaison Committee and Chairman of the CSBS Regulatory Committee.

Scott joined FinPro to co-lead its regulatory practice after serving over 22 years with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (8 years as the Chicago Regional Director) and 4 years with Office of Thrift Supervision as its Chief Operating Officer. From 2009 to 2011 he was a Principal at Booz Allen Hamilton as a leader in the core financial services group. His clients have included the FDIC, SEC, NCUA and the U.S. Treasury. Mr. Polakoff has collaborated with top-level agency leadership at the OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve, has testified multiple times before the Senate Banking Committee and the House Financial Services Committee, and is a sought-after industry specialist on banking and capital markets.

Tim Koch is Professor of Finance at the University of South Carolina and since 2001 has been the President of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado, the premier graduate banking school for community bankers. He recently completed a two year term on the FDIC's Advisory Committee on Community Banking. His research and writing focuses on bank performance management, enterprise risk management, the pricing of financial futures and fixed income securities, and public finance. He is co-author of Bank Management, a leading college textbook and has published in a wide range of academic and banking journals.

Patrick joined FinPro after a 32 year career with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. At the time of his retirement, he was the Regional Director for the Division of Supervision for the Boston Region, a position he held since April, 1996. He oversees relationships and engagements in the New England Region.

Edward joined FinPro following a 34 year career with the FDIC. At the time of his retirement he was the Senior Examination Specialist and ad hoc chief risk officer for the New York Region, responsible for the more complex or sensitive bank examinations, enforcement actions, and examination related products. He also served as the leader of the New York Region Taskforce for BSA/AML activities.

James joined FinPro after a 36 year career with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. At the time of his retirement, he was a Field Office Supervisor for the New York Region.

Gregory has particular expertise in balance sheet strategies and asset liability management. His experience also includes mutual-to-stock conversions, strategic planning and market feasibility engagements.

Dennis has particular expertise in capital markets engagements including mergers and acquisitions, stock valuations and fairness opinions. He is a CFA Charterholder and a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts.

Scott has primary responsibility for business development in addition to client relationship management. He also has particular expertise in de novo bank formation and strategic planning.

Matthew has particular expertise in strategic planning and branch profitability and improvement analysis. He also specializes in de novo bank formation and is responsible for FinPro’s strategic planning model.

Steven has particular expertise in strategic planning and branch improvement analysis. He also specializes in market ranking, branch studies, and CRA analysis.

Dennis plays an integral role in the development and enhancement of FinPro’s proprietary models and analytical tools. In addition, Dennis has been instrumental in developing FinPro’s enterprise risk management program.

Frank has been focused on strategic planning, balance sheet management, interest rate risk, and mergers and acquisitions. In addition, he has developed FinPro’s quarterly economic review and outlook reports and co-hosts the firm’s quarterly economic webinar for its partnership and asset/liability management clients. Frank is a 2012 Level III Candidate of the CFA Program.